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 Project to secure the future of the local mint-bush 19/04/2025 Gippsland Water's involvement in a two-year genetic study of the Wellington mint-bush is providing valuable insights into the threatened species. The Wellington mint-bush is unique... Feedback on upper house reform 18/04/2025 Making the case for Stretton Park 18/04/2025 John Pesutto’s legal, political and financial strife 17/04/2025 Easter season finale at Bairnsdale Speedway 17/04/2025