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flag Australia’s population may be over one million higher than official counts due to excluded temporary residents.

flag Australia’s population may be over one million higher than official figures, with Sustainable Population Australia estimating nearly 29 million people due to the exclusion of temporary visa holders from the "usual residence" count. flag The current method, which requires 12 of the past 16 months of residence, omits students, backpackers, and skilled workers, leading to potential underestimation of demand for housing, healthcare, and infrastructure. flag Despite a record-low growth rate of 1.3%, population pressures persist, driven by longer life expectancy and high temporary migration. flag The group urges a review of data collection methods to reflect modern demographic realities, while officials acknowledge ongoing challenges in housing and policy planning.

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