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In recent years the Georges River LGA's population has grown from 110,000 in 1991 to over 158,000 in 2023.

Georges River LGA's population was 158,051 in 2023 The Georges River LGA's population increased by 11,217 between 2016 and 2023
(Source: ABS Estimated Residential Population 2023).

We are a diverse community, with 50.2% of residents born overseas in 2021. The top five countries of origin are:

  1. China (excludes SARs and Taiwan).
  2. Nepal.
  3. Hong Kong (SAR of China).
  4. Philippines
  5. Greece.

Over half the population speaks a language other than English at home. This adds to the region's rich cultural diversity.

50.2%25 of residents in the Georges River LGA were born outside of Australia 59.2%25 of households in the Georges River LGA speak a language other than English at home
(Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Language used at home 2021 and Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021).


We have seen continual growth of overseas arrivals into the region over the last twenty years.
 
Overseas arrivals in the Georges River LGA 34.2%25 of residents in the Georges River LGA have a tertiary education
(Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021 and Australian Bureau of Statistics, Type of educational institution attending 2021).
 

The Georges River LGA prioritises education and has a well-educated population. In 2021, 65.3% of residents had a non-school qualification. Of these, 22.9% had a bachelor's degree and 9.4% had a postgraduate degree. This translates to a highly skilled workforce, attractive to businesses of all sectors.



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