User talk:Go carlton

August 2009
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Population figures
Hi Go carlton,

As someone who grew up in the Shire of Melton, I am aware the Shire and the suburbs in it have grown dramtically since the last census. However, in order to maintain some consistency across the country, the population of all towns and local government areas is based on Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. All Councils overestimate their population (I know this because I work in local government) and using ABS data gives wikipedia a reliable and independent source. Cheers, Mattinbgn\talk 12:22, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

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