2023: Australia's population increases 2.5% to 26.8 million, primarily driven by overseas migration (83%).
Australia's population increased by 2.5% in 2023, reaching 26.8 million people, with Western Australia leading the country in population growth (up 3.3%). This was followed by Victoria (up 2.9%) and Queensland (up 2.7%). Research indicates that the population growth is mainly driven by overseas arrivals, with overseas migration accounting for 83% of the increase.
March 21, 2024
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