People

Population by state and territory, and where the growth comes from: overseas migration, births minus deaths, and moves between states.

Australia

Population, Australia quarterly
Year up 1.4%
27,921,200 March quarter 2026 

New South Wales

Population, New South Wales quarterly
Year up 1.1%
8,670,100 March quarter 2026 

Victoria

Population, Victoria quarterly
Year up 1.6%
7,154,200 March quarter 2026 

Queensland

Population, Queensland quarterly
Year up 1.6%
5,739,500 March quarter 2026 

South Australia

Population, South Australia quarterly
Year up 1.0%
1,916,800 March quarter 2026 

Western Australia

Population, Western Australia quarterly
Year up 2.1%
3,096,200 March quarter 2026 

Tasmania

Population, Tasmania quarterly
Year up 0.6%
580,700 March quarter 2026 

Northern Territory

Population, Northern Territory quarterly
Year up 1.5%
268,900 March quarter 2026 

Australian Capital Territory

Population, Australian Capital Territory quarterly
Year up 1.3%
489,700 March quarter 2026 
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