Australia's annual population growth rate

The population grew by 392,700 people (1.4%) in the 12 months to 31 March 2026.

Annual growth calculated at the end of each quarter. All data after 30 June 2021 are subject to revision.
ABC NewsSource: Australian Bureau of Statistics, National, state and territory population, Statistics about the estimated resident population (ERP) and components of change (births, deaths, migration), March 2026Get the data