- Estimated Resident Population (ABS): 208,395 residents as at 30 June 2007.
- Projected Resident Population (ABS) in 2031: 270,749 residents.
- Unemployment Rate Barwon Western District (ABS): 3.0% August 2008
Regional Economic Performance
The Geelong Economic Indicators Bulletin monitors the annual performance of the Geelong Regional economy. Upward or downward movements in key economic indicators such as building trends, unemployment, population growth, median house prices, trade through the Port, school enrolments and peak overnight population in tourist areas are monitored. In addition to standard data, the Bulletin also includes special feature tables. The feature tables included in each addition are outlined below.