10.11.6 Change in the future In Victoria, some rural towns might lose people as big farms use more machinery and factory closures result in less job opportunities. Towns near Melbourne are expected to grow. People can access jobs and entertainment in the city while living in regional Victoria. More people mean more businesses and services are needed. The population of Perth is expected to grow from 2.1 million in 2023 to 3.5 million in 2050; an increase of almost 67 per cent. A growing economy, quality of life and increased urban development are the key drivers of this change, making it the third largest city in Australia.
FIGURE9 Projected population change for regional Victoria, 2011–2036
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Projected annual average rate of population change by LGA, 2021 to 2036
Over 4.0% 3.0—4.0% 2.0—3.0% 1.0—2.0% 0.5—1.0% 0.0—0.5% Less than 0.0%
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Source: © Copyright State of Victoria Department of Transport and Planning(2023). Victoria in Future 2023 Population and household projections to 2051. Retrieved from https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_- file/0022/703453/DTP0552-Victori-in-Future-2023-report.PDF?form=MG0AV3. Map drawn by Spatial Vision.
SkillBuilder discussion Concluding and decision-making 1. Study FIGURES9 and 10 . Describe the projected change in Perth’s population from 2021 to 2046. 2. Why do you think the population of Perth is increasing? 3. Is Perth or Melbourne growing at a faster rate? Justify your answer.
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