23/01/2026
Australia's population will grow by another four million people over the next decade despite falling migration and fertility rates.
The federal government's latest population statement predicts the current population of 27.5 million will grow to 31.5 million by the end of 2035. It's roughly 150,000 lower than projected in the previous population statement
A new report shows which areas of Australia will record the biggest population increases in the years ahead.