The Great Melbourne Census Caper: How Many Melburnians Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb? (Spoiler Alert: A Lot)
Ah, Melbourne. The sporting capital, the cultural hub, the city where four seasons can hit you in one day (don't pack your sandals next to your puffer jacket, folks). But one burning question (besides the question of why your flatmate keeps nicking your Milo) has Melburnians scratching their heads: just how many of us actually live here?
The Population Posse: Counting Chooks and Melburnians
There's more than one way to skin a census cat, and Melbourne's population figures get tossed around like a Sherrin at the MCG. We've got the official count, the whispers on the street, and enough estimates to fill a Bunnings sausage sizzle.
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- The Official Line-Up: The 2021 census clocked Melbourne's population at over 5 million strong. That's a fair whack of dim sims and flat whites!
- The Guesstimate Gang: But the city never sleeps (well, not entirely - there's always someone lining up for a late-night kebab), and the population keeps on movin' and groovin'. Some reckon we're pushing over 5.3 million in 2024, which is more people than you could fit in all the trams combined (and that's saying something).
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So, Why the Confusion, Cuz?
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Let's be honest, Melbourne's sprawl is bigger than Kylie Minogue's sequin collection. Figuring out where the city limits end and the suburbs begin is enough to make your head spin faster than a ride on the Zipper at Luna Park.
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- Inner-City Infiltration: Do you count just the folks squished into the CBD, or everyone living the suburban dream (complete with a Hills Hoist and a questionable neighbour)?
- The Great Urban sprawlaroo: Melbourne keeps creepin' outwards, swallowing up farmland and bushland at an alarming rate. Where does the city stop and the country begin? It's all a bit existential, really.
The Bottom Line: More Melburnians Than You Can Poke a Steak Knife At
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Look, the exact number might be a bit of a moving target, but one thing's for sure: there's a whole heap of us Melburnians. We're a friendly bunch (most of the time), so if you see someone lost on the tram, offer them a ride (and maybe a Tim Tam for the road).
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How Many Melburnians FAQ
- How to count all the Melburnians? That, my friend, is the million-dollar question (or should we say, the 5-million dollar question?).
- How to avoid getting lost in Melbourne's sprawl? Invest in a good Myki card and a map (or just follow the aroma of freshly baked pies).
- How to deal with Melbourne's four seasons in one day? Pack for all eventualities and embrace the chaos!
- How to find the best coffee in Melbourne? That's a secret we can't share (but seriously, it's everywhere).
- How to avoid becoming another statistic in the Great Melbourne Census Caper? Just relax, enjoy the ride, and maybe stock up on extra Milo - you never know who might need a borrow.
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