1838 Census of Melbourne

A census restricted to the inhabitants of Melbourne was held in March 1838. This is thought to have been compiled by William Lonsdale and lists heads of households, numbers of males and females in each household, and name of the street where the house was located. The names of about 135 individuals were recorded out of a total population of about 600 persons. A further census covering Port Phillip was held later in the year. This had a nominal date of 12 September 1838. This showed a population of 2,278 persons exclusive of the military and convict gangs. By 31 December 1838, the population was calculated to be 3,511 persons, 3,080 males and 431 females.