What is the population of Australia? Latest data and hot spot analysis
As an economically developed country in the southern hemisphere, Australia's population changes have always been the focus of international attention. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, structure the latest Australian population data, and analyze relevant social hot spots.
1. Australian population core data (latest in 2024)

| indicator | data | Statistics time |
|---|---|---|
| total population | 26,638,544 people | March 2024 |
| annual growth rate | 1.4% | 2023 |
| net increase in immigration | 518,000 people | Fiscal Year 2022-2023 |
| population density | 3.4 people/square kilometer | national average |
| largest urban population | Sydney 5.3 million | March 2024 |
2. Recent hot topics related to population
1.Immigration policy adjustments spark heated debate: The Australian government recently announced that it will tighten international student visa policies, and it is expected that the number of immigrants will decrease by 30% in the 2024-25 fiscal year. This policy adjustment sparked widespread discussion on social media, with the topic #AustralianImmigrationNewDeal being read more than 12 million times.
2.Housing crisis continues to simmer: With the rapid growth of population, the median house price in major cities such as Sydney and Melbourne has exceeded A$1.2 million, and the rental vacancy rate has dropped to a historical low of 1.2%. The related Reddit thread received 5.3k likes.
3.New findings on Aboriginal demographics: The latest genetic research shows that the history of Australia's Aboriginal people may be more than 65,000 years old. The topic stayed on the Twitter trend list for 48 hours, and the related popular science video was viewed more than 8 million times.
3. Analysis of population structure characteristics
| age group | Proportion | Changing trends |
|---|---|---|
| 0-14 years old | 18.2% | ↓0.3% (year-on-year) |
| 15-64 years old | 64.9% | ↑0.7% |
| Over 65 years old | 16.9% | ↑1.2% |
| Median age | 38.5 years old | ↑0.3 years old |
4. Comparison of population distribution among states
| State/Territory | population | National proportion |
|---|---|---|
| new south wales | 8,307,500 | 31.2% |
| victoria | 6,811,300 | 25.6% |
| Queensland | 5,454,400 | 20.5% |
| Western Australia | 2,923,500 | 11.0% |
| south australia | 1,849,900 | 6.9% |
5. Future population forecast
According to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) modeling forecasts:
• Population expected to reach 29.9 million in 2030
• May exceed 35,000,000 in 2050
• After the approval of the Sydney-Melbourne high-speed rail project, new changes will occur in regional population mobility
Conclusion:Australia's population growth is facing the impact of multiple factors such as adjustments to immigration policies and accelerated aging. The latest data shows that its demographic structure is undergoing significant changes, changes that will continue to affect the country's economic development and social policymaking.
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