New Population Projections Expect More Growth for Illawarra Shoalhaven Region

Last week, the Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure (DPHI) released its latest NSW Population Projections.

The NSW population is projected to reach 10.07 million people by 2041.

The average annual population growth rate is 1.1% per year.

In contrast, the 3 largest LGAs in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region (Wollongong, Shellharbour, and Shoalhaven) are projected to grow at a faster rate than the rest of NSW, with each expecting more than 1.5% annual growth over the next 7 years.

This growth is positive for the region, but it must align with housing delivery.

Between 2024 and 2041, the 4 LGAs of Illawarra-Shoalhaven are expected to grow by a total of 129,500 people. The growth is distributed as follows:

LGA Population Growth Increase
Kiama 1,800 8%
Shellharbour 27,900 34%
Shoalhaven 37,000 32%
Wollongong 62,700 28%

 

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