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Frenchs Forest Ward

Estimated Resident Population (ERP)

The population estimate for Frenchs Forest Ward as of the 30th June 2023 is 52,863. Since the previous year, the population has grown by 1.25%. Population growth in Narrabeen Ward was 1.18%.

The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) is the Australian Bureau of Statistics' official 2023 population figure for all Local Government Areas (LGAs) - but is subject to review after the next Census release. For areas smaller than LGAs, the ERP is derived from SA1 geographies based on population distribution from the previous Census. As such, these smaller geographies are subject to a greater level of revision each Census due to the change in actual numbers and in population distributions.

Populations are counted and estimated in various ways. The most comprehensive population count available in Australia is derived from the Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics every five years. However the Census count is generally an under-estimate of the actual population, due to people missed in the Census and people overseas on Census night. To provide a more accurate population figure more frequently, the ABS also produces ERP numbers.

See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to use each one.

Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Year (ending June 30)NumberChange in numberChange in percentNarrabeen Ward change in percent
201752,962------
201853,088+125+0.24+0.23
201953,162+75+0.140
202052,972-190-0.36-0.16
202152,336-636-1.20-0.84
202252,211-126-0.24-0.53
202352,863+653+1.25+1.18

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2023, Frenchs Forest Ward: 52,863 2022, Frenchs Forest Ward: 52,211 2021, Frenchs Forest Ward: 52,336 2020, Frenchs Forest Ward: 52,972 2019, Frenchs Forest Ward: 53,162 2018, Frenchs Forest Ward: 53,088 2017, Frenchs Forest Ward: 52,962
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions)
Percentage change in ERP - Frenchs Forest Ward compared to Narrabeen Ward
Percentage change in ERP - Frenchs Forest Ward compared to Narrabeen Ward 2023, Narrabeen Ward: +1.2% 2022, Narrabeen Ward: -0.5% 2021, Narrabeen Ward: -0.8% 2020, Narrabeen Ward: -0.2% 2019, Narrabeen Ward: 0% 2018, Narrabeen Ward: +0.2% 2023, Frenchs Forest Ward: +1.3% 2022, Frenchs Forest Ward: -0.2% 2021, Frenchs Forest Ward: -1.2% 2020, Frenchs Forest Ward: -0.4% 2019, Frenchs Forest Ward: +0.1% 2018, Frenchs Forest Ward: +0.2%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions)
Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2023, Percentage change: +1.3% 2022, Percentage change: -0.2% 2021, Percentage change: -1.2% 2020, Percentage change: -0.4% 2019, Percentage change: +0.1% 2018, Percentage change: +0.2% 2023, Change in number: +653 2022, Change in number: -126 2021, Change in number: -636 2020, Change in number: -190 2019, Change in number: +75 2018, Change in number: +125
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions)
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