People in closed detention since 2015 (monthly)

As at 31 August 2026

'Closed detention' refers to people in immigration detention facilities, including Immigration Detention Centres, Immigration Transit Accommodation Centres, Immigration Residential Housing units, and Alternative Places of Detention. The figures for women and children displayed for most of the months (where there are children in closed detention) are approximate. The numbers have been rendered exact for display purposes.
Chart: Refugee Council of AustraliaSource: Department of Home Affairs, Detention and Community Statistics Summary, Table 2Get the data Download image