Home News REGION’S GROWTH BY THE NUMBERS Wellington Shire welcomed 2656 new residents in the past five years, according to data released by the 2021 Census this week. Photo: Stefan Bradley News REGION’S GROWTH BY THE NUMBERS Tom Parry 05/07/2022 FacebookTwitterEmail It's official: the Wellington Shire has experienced a six per cent growth in population, as confirmed by the 2021 Census. Let's Stay Connected There’s no better way to stay connected with your local community than with a digital subscription to the Gippsland Times. Please subscribe or login to access all content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password Latest News Eagles back on top of SMCA ladder 17/12/2025 Maffra returned to the top of the Sale-Maffra cricket ladder after defeating Bundalaguah, and Stratford's loss to Yarram. Still batting after a rain-affected opening day,... Warriors reign in T20 final 17/12/2025 Sale duo wins GBR state pairs 17/12/2025 New era for female football 17/12/2025 Women’s baseball 17/12/2025