Moorabool Shire’s population has grown by 2% every year since 2005 and is forecast to continue. This is due to its proximity to Melbourne and its semi-rural lifestyle.
Population profile
The population of Moorabool Shire is approximately 35,049 (2019).
It is forecast to reach 63,831 in 2041.
Economic insights
Moorabool Shire’s Gross Regional Product is approximately $1.05 billion (2018).
The Shire is home to 2,655 businesses with 9,084 jobs.
An analysis of the jobs held by residents in Moorabool Shire in 2016 shows the 3 most popular industry sectors were:
- Education and training
920 local workers (12.2% of local workers) - Health care and social assistance
911 local workers (12.1%) - Agriculture, forestry and fishing
746 local workers (9.9%)
These 3 industries employed 2,577 people combined equating to 34.3% of local workers.
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