Melbourne's population is Australia's fastest growing, says ABS

Melbourne has been growing faster than Sydney over the past decade, and will be Australias most populous city in 2053

The heart of Melbourne is growing faster than any other area in Australia, as strong population growth in inner cities across the country contrasts with dwindling numbers in regional areas.

Australian Bureau of Statistics figures on population trends show the statistical division of Melbourne was the fastest growing area in the country in the year to June 2013, with numbers surging by 22.7% to 29,300. The districts surrounding Melbournes CBD also experienced rapid growth, with Docklands and Southbank both growing by 15% and North Melbourne growing by 6%. Slightly further afield, Abbotsford grew by 19%.

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