The population grew at a steady rate, increasing to 1,683 in 1811, 1,901 in 1821, 2,159 in 1831, 2,442 in 1841, and 2,618 in 1851.[80] In 1871 the township had a population of 2,777 people.[81] The population grew at a faster rate towards the late 19th century and by 1901 it stood at 4,451 people.[82] There has been little fluctuation in population since, and in the 1991 census the town had a population of 4,836.