As of March 2018, Victoria has a population of 6,460,675 people. By 2019, the population is predicted to reach around 6.5 million, increasing 2.2% over the previous year.
The greatest percentage shift across the board in the whole country. Melbourne is the capital state of VIC (Victoria) and the state’s most populous city.
On March 31st, 2018, the official population estimate was 6,460,675 people. This is a 2.2% increase from March 31st, 2017. Overseas migration to Australia is expected to be 236,800, down from the previous year’s 259,600. Statistic data provided by the government.
Most populated areas in Victoria
| Rank | Populated Areas | Population |
| 1 | Melbourne | 4,196,201 |
| 2 | Geelong | 157,103 |
| 3 | Ballarat | 93,761 |
| 4 | Bendigo | 92,384 |
| 5 | Melton | 54,455 |
| 6 | Mildura | 50,239 |
| 7 | Pakenham | 46,421 |
| 8 | Shepparton – Mooroopna | 46,194 |
| 9 | Wodonga | 35,131 |
| 10 | Sunbury | 34,425 |
| 11 | Warrnambool | 30,707 |
| 12 | Traralgon | 25,482 |
| 13 | Wangaratta | 18,567 |
| 14 | Ocean Grove – Barwon Heads | 18,208 |
| 15 | Bacchus Marsh | 17,303 |
| 16 | Torquay – Jan Juc | 16,942 |
| 17 | Horsham | 16,792 |
| 18 | Moe – Newborough | 15,062 |
| 19 | Warragul | 14,274 |
| 20 | Morwell | 13,540 |
| 21 | Sale | 13,507 |
| 22 | Lara | 13,327 |
| 23 | Bairnsdale | 12,950 |
| 24 | Echuca | 12,902 |
| 25 | Drysdale – Clifton Springs | 12,483 |
| 26 | Colac | 11,890 |
Victoria – Melbourne
Over 4.8 million people call Melbourne home, making it one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Australia. Melbourne was named the world’s second-most livable city by Business Insider in 2018. Sydney is ranked fifth, Adelaide is tenth, and Brisbane is eleventh (22nd).
The rating is based on the excellent standard of living enjoyed by Australians.
Demographic – Male and Female
50.9 percent of the Victorian population is female, and 49.1 percent is male. The most recent census conducted by the Australian government provided the basis for this data.
| Gender | Percentage | Figure |
| Male | 49.1% | 2,908,077 |
| Female | 50.9% | 3,018,549 |
Median Age
The median age of the inhabitants of Victoria is 37. 7.6 percent of the population of Victoria is in the 30-34 and 45-49 age brackets (447,927 People). The most recent census conducted by the Australian government provided the basis for this data.
| Victoria Median Age | 37 Years Old |
Median weekly household income
The average weekly family income in Victoria is $1,419. On the other hand, personal income is, on average, $644 a week. The most recent census conducted by the Australian government provided the basis for this data.
| Victoria’s Median Household Income | $1,419 a week |
Median weekly rent
The average weekly rent payment in Victoria is $325. In VIC, a family has an average of 2.6 members. The most recent census conducted by the Australian government provided the basis for this data.
| Victoria Median Weekly Rent | $325 a week |
Religious affiliation
At 31.7 percent, “No religion” was the most common religious affiliation, closely followed by Catholicism at 23.2 percent. Since the 2011 census, there has been an 8.2 percent increase in persons reporting that they have no religion.
This information was gathered from the most recent census conducted by the Australian government.
Occupation
Nearly a quarter of Victoria’s residents are “professionals,” making up 23.3% of the city’s total population. Managers make up 13.5 percent of the workforce, greater than the Australian average of 13 percent and the third most common profession.
This information was gathered from the most recent census conducted by the Australian government.
Australia States and Territories Population
| States and Territories | Population March 2019 | Percentage change over 2017-18 |
| New South Wales | 7,988,241 | 1.5% |
| Victoria | 6,460,675 | 2.2% |
| Queensland | 5,011,216 | 1.7% |
| South Australia | 1,736,422 | 0.7% |
| Western Australia | 2,595,192 | 0.8% |
| Tasmania | 528,201 | 1.1% |
| Australian Capital Territory | 420,960 | 2.2% |
| Northern Territory | 247,327 | -0.1% |
| *Total Australian Population | 24,899,100 | 1.6% |
Victoria’s facts
- The Great Ocean Road, a 243-mile stretch of coastline in Victoria, is a world-renowned tourist attraction. A World Heritage Site, it is also.
- The first plastic polymer note was produced at the Australian Mint in Melbourne, Victoria.
- Tramways in Melbourne cover 244 kilometers and feature 450 vehicles. You can ride a tram in the world’s biggest system.
- In 1851, Victoria and Tasmania played their first intercolonial cricket match.