Western Australia drives population growth as nation surpasses 28 million
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Australia’s population has officially surpassed 28 million, reaching the milestone on Tuesday according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ population clock.
The figure is calculated in real time using estimates of births, deaths and overseas migration, with the population increasing by roughly one person every 75 seconds.
Western Australia recorded the strongest population growth in the country, expanding by 2.2 per cent between September 2024 and September 2025. Tasmania experienced the slowest growth, with its population rising by just 0.3 per cent.
Looking ahead, population growth is expected to slow. The Centre for Population forecasts national growth of 1.3 per cent in 2025–26 as overseas migration eases and birth rates continue to decline.
Australia’s fertility rate is projected to fall to a record low of 1.42 children per woman, well below the 2.1 needed to maintain population growth through births alone.
Net overseas migration is also expected to return to more typical pre-pandemic levels, driven by fewer temporary arrivals, particularly international students and visitors.
For 2025–26, net overseas migration is forecast to reach around 260,000 people.
Source : News.com
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