Australia's population reached 27 million in March 2024, with 83% growth due to migration.

As of March 2024, Australia's population surpassed 27 million, primarily driven by migration, which contributed 83% to this growth, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The population increased by 2.3% over the previous year. Natural increase accounted for the remaining 17%. Western Australia experienced the highest growth rate at 3.1%, while New South Wales remains the most populous state, comprising 31.1% of the national total.

September 19, 2024
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