This chart shows the historical population statistics of Australia - 1788 onwards.
Current population of Australia is: 21,874,900 Persons.
Estimated resident population
- The preliminary estimated resident population (ERP) of Australia at 30 June 2009 was 21,874,900 persons. This was an increase of 443,100 persons (2.1%) since 30 June 2008 and 95,800 persons since 31 March 2009.
- Preliminary natural increase recorded for the year ended 30 June 2009 (157,800) was 8.4% (or 12,200 persons) higher than the natural increase recorded for the year ended 30 June 2008 (145,600).
- Preliminary net overseas migration for the year ended 30 June 2009 was 285,300 persons.
Population growth rates
- Australia's population grew by 2.1% during the 12 months ended 30 June 2009. Natural increase and net overseas migration contributed 36% and 64% respectively to this total population growth.
- All states and territories experienced positive population growth over the 12 months ended 30 June 2009. Western Australia recorded the largest percentage gain (3.0%) and Tasmania the smallest (1.0%).
Note:
- Series A assumes high levels of fertility, life expectancy, overseas migration and interstate migration flows.
- Series B assumes medium levels of fertility, life expectancy, overseas migration and interstate migration flows.
- Series C assumes low levels of fertility, life expectancy, overseas migration and interstate migration flows.
- Updated:June 2009 year.
