Australia’s population set to reach historic milestone

Australia’s population set to reach historic milestone

Australia is on the cusp of reaching a population milestone – even as the nation stares down the barrel of a demographic crisis amid crashing migration and birthrate levels.

Population to hit 40m as Aussies get older and have fewer kids

While a two-child family remains the norm, there has been a decline in larger families in Australia and the number of smaller families is on the rise.

Australia’s Population Set to Keep Rising Despite Record Low Birth Rates and a Sharp Pullback in Overseas Migration

Australia’s population is set to keep growing over the coming decades, even as the country records its lowest-ever birth rate and the Federal Government insists it has significantly tightened migration settings after a post-pandemic surge. According to the 2025 Population… The post Australia’s Population Set to Keep Rising Despite Record Low Birth Rates and a Sharp Pullback in Overseas Migration appeared first on The Asia Live.

Population growth to slow as migration falls from Post-COVID peak - The Indian Sun

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has released the Centre for Population’s 2025 Population Statement, setting out updated data on how Australia’s population is changing and what that means for the economy and living standards. The statement points to a clear easing in population growth after the sharp rebound that followed the pandemic. Net overseas migration in 2024–25 has come in lower than earlier forecasts and is now close to half the post-COVID peak. …