Part 2: The Metro Region Figure 1 Source: ABS Estimated Residential Population 2016 Melbourne (C) 148,039 Yarra (C) 93,380 Port Philip (C) 108,558 (C) = City Total population of the Inner Metro Region 349,977 A brief history... Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation are owners of the land now making up the Inner Metro Region Melbourne becomes a City; the Royal Melbourne Hospital founded The University of Melbourne founded Population reaches 491,000 Flinders Street Station building is completed BCE 1848 1853 1891 1909 1837 1852 1884 1901 1934 First land sales in Melbourne Gold rush immigration wave Melbourne’s fi st cable trams go into operation Melbourne becomes the federal capital and holds that title until 1927 Shrine of is dedicated in a ceremony attended by 317,000 people
Metro Region 2016 population 73,000 EXPECTED INCREASE INCREASE 70,000–85,000 Population by age Households by type Figure 2 Source: ABS Estimated Residential Population 2016 75 years and over 60 to 74 years 45 to 59 years 30 to 44 years 15 to 29 years 0 to 14 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% Figure 3 Source: DELWP 2017, ABS Census 2016 Couple with children in 2016 22,000 households 13% of total (metro average 33%) Couple without children in 2016 44,000 households 26% of total (metro average 25%) Lone person in 2016 62,000 households 38% of (metro average 24%) One-parent family in 2016 10,000 households 6% of total (metro average 11%) Age groups expecting the greatest change over the next 5 years: Household types expecting the greatest change over the next 5 years: Port Melbourne becomes the centre of Australia’s wartime aircraft production group of post- war migrants arrive at Station Pier, Port Melbourne West Gate Bridge opens to traffic New Melbourne Museum of Southern Cross station redevelopment completed ahead of the Commonwealth Games 1939–1945 1947 1978 1998 2006 1940 1956 1981 2002 2015 All of Melbourne’s tram lines complete Melbourne the Olympic Games City loop construction is completed Federation Square opens CBD free tram zone created
Health The Victorian Government is making major investments in Victoria’s health system to build a high-quality, proactive health and social service system. These investments will be guided by the government’s new Statewide Design, Service and Infrastructure Plan for Victoria’s Health System 2017- 2037, which identifies the priorities that will chart our path forward over the next 20 years for investment in infrastructure, programs, services and resources to meet the health care needs of communities across the state. The statewide plan will support joined- up planning at the regional level across health services, local government, Primary Health Networks, Aboriginal-controlled health services, and other service sectors. Building on the government’s major investments in hospitals, we are making further investments in our hospitals and health workforce, boosting access to mental health services, improving Ambulance response times and providing people living with disability more choice and control over their support services through the government’s investment in the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Absolutely Everyone: State Disability Plan 2017-2020. As part of the government’s focus on Victoria’s health system, $325.7 million is provided to boost access to mental health services across Victoria, with more medical and allied staff available on weekends. In addition, $54 million is provided to establish 24/7 Supercare Pharmacies, with nurses available between 6pm and 10pm every night. In the Inner Metro Region, additional funding is also being provided to health providers covering all local government areas including $201 million for the redevelopment of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and $40 million to upgrade the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Figure 6: Metro Region estimated local government spend by functional area Source: DELWP, 2017 Environment $12.8 1% Traffic & Street Management $109.7 12% Business & Economic Services $379.2 41% Local Roads & Bridges $99.9 11% Waste Management $38.3 4% Recreation & Culture $129.3 14% Aged & Disability Services $32.8 4% Governance $37.1 4% Family & Community Services $88.4 9% Inner Metro Region Five Year Plan 43
The role of the Commonwealth government Private and community sectors Responsibility for providing infrastructure is primarily held by the state, territory and local governments, and the private sector. However, the Commonwealth government has a role in influencing and supporting infrastructure decisions through payments to states, territories and local governments. The Commonwealth government also plays a lead role in delivering communications infrastructure and managing major airports and aviation services. The Commonwealth contributes funding for roads, rail and intermodal terminals on the National Land Transport Network, and elsewhere, under National Partnership Agreements. For example, the Commonwealth is contributing $38 million to the Melbourne Port Rail Shuttle to deliver a series of rail freight shuttles to move large shipping containers from the Port of Melbourne to freight rail terminals located around the city. Future opportunities for stronger engagement with the Commonwealth may arise through its Smart Cities framework and national focus on the development of City Deals. The Victorian Government welcomes opportunities to deliver infrastructure and services through engagement with local private and community sector partners. Private businesses play a major role in supporting the liveability and prosperity of the Inner Metro Region. Local businesses provide the majority of the region’s employment opportunities and the supply of goods and services. They also contribute important social services ranging from education and health services, such as private hospitals and schools, to recreational and sporting facilities such as private gyms, function centres and cultural venues. The community sector, encompasses professional and volunteer service organisations, contributes the liveability of the region’s suburbs. Community sector organisations are key partners with all levels of government, taking on front-line roles in delivering services that underpin strong communities and families. Increasingly, these organisations work collaboratively at the local level to improve the breadth and accessibility of their services in communities by developing integrated facilities and service hubs.