The Population Pressure of Melbourne

Melbourne will become the most populated city in Australia by 2028.

Two-thirds of the Melbourne's population growth has been from overseas migration.

5 million and counting: 65 percent of Melbourne's population growth is the result of overseas migration Source: Flickr

Melbourne's yearly intake is around 125,000, the size of Ballarat. Melbourne's population just passed 3.5 million in 2001, while now the number is over 4.8 million. 

In Melton, at west of Melbourne, a baby is born every four hours. Its population triples since 2001. 

As predicted, Melbourne will reach the size of London and New York nowadays by 2050. 

Is Melbourne ready for taking more people? Please find out more details on SBS mandarin Website. 


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