Young people move to the heart of the city The suburban population of the Australian capital is declining

According to the Australian network, relevant data show that in recent years, the population of almost all state capitals in Australia has increased. Melbourne added 119,000 people in 2018 and Sydney added more than 93,000 people. But because young people on the outskirts of these state capitals moved downtown to study and work, the suburban population declined.

Young people in Mo city favor the city center

Melbourne is reportedly Australia's fastest-growing city in terms of population, but has seen a small population decline in its western, northern and eastern suburbs.

In this regard, Johnson, a professor of geography at Deakin University, pointed out that there is a lack of public transportation infrastructure in some areas.

"They're in the middle of a place that can't meet all the needs of Australians." Johnson said today's young people may go downtown to pursue their careers.

Canberra's population is declining

Some areas of Canberra have seen minor population declines, such as the 4.4 per cent reduction in the population of Jacka, or 34 fewer persons.

In response, Phillips, an associate professor at the Centre for Social Research and Methods at the Australian National University (ANU), said there were no new developments in the areas with declining populations. And there are many new developments in downtown Canberra.

It is understood that the suburbs of the western and eastern Brisbane CBD are under population decline. The data shows that the Population of Pinjarra Hills-Pullenvale decreased by 0.7 percent.

In response, Heywood, an associate professor of community planning at the Queensland University of Technology, said the suburbs lacked a pull factor, which was in stark contrast to the boom in apartment construction in downtown Brisbane.

"There is a planning policy that does not directly discourage Australians from living in the far suburbs, but it implicitly encourages intensive development in and around the city centre," he said. ”

In addition, empty nesters may choose to live close to friends.

Perth's far suburbs have little service

Some suburbs in Sydney's west and south are now experiencing a gradual decline in population. The data shows that at Woolonora Heights, the population fell by 1.9 percent and Castle Hill by 1.3 percent.

In response, McManus, a professor of geography at the University of Sydney, said: "These suburbs may be places where teenagers leave when they grow up. Many of these are central suburbs, which have not been redeveloped. ”

McManus believes the impact is cyclical and that these suburbs will somehow be revitalized as cities grow.

It is understood that several suburbs of Perth have also experienced population decline. The data shows that Mandurah's population decreased by 1.8 percent, or 167 people; Hope Valley-Postans decreased by 15.1 percent, or 8 people.

In response, Newman, a professor at Curtin University, said: "The suburbs are easy to expand, and that's what's happening. But these areas are inaccessible and there are few local services. ”