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Australia · Population

Births. Deaths.
People arriving and leaving.

Explore the different components behind Australia’s population change. Start with the year ending each quarter, or switch to individual quarters.

March quarter 2026 · Original data · Published 17 September 2026

Not seasonally adjusted (original) means regular seasonal patterns remain in the figures. It does not mean the first or unrevised edition. Seasonally adjusted figures allow for regular seasonal patterns; the label does not mean more up-to-date.

Natural increase and net overseas migration

Natural increaseNet overseas migrationPublished annual population change

Natural increase and net overseas migration

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Quarter endingNatural increaseNet overseas migrationPublished annual population change

ABS series A2133252X, A2133254C, A2133255F. Counts in people; source thousands converted for display. Annual figures sum four consecutive quarters.

Births and deaths

BirthsDeaths

Births and deaths

Natural increase

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Quarter endingBirthsDeathsNatural increase

ABS series A2133244X, A2133245A, A2133252X. Counts in people; source thousands converted for display. Annual figures sum four consecutive quarters.

Overseas migrant arrivals and departures

Overseas migrant arrivalsOverseas migrant departures

Overseas migrant arrivals and departures

Net overseas migration

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Quarter endingOverseas migrant arrivalsOverseas migrant departuresNet overseas migration

ABS series A2133248J, A2133249K, A2133254C. Counts in people; source thousands converted for display. Annual figures sum four consecutive quarters.

Population sources and methods · March quarter 2026