Australia is very likely to grow by four million people per decade, so we can expect the population to reach 52 million in about 65 years. Let's not act surprised by strong growth in the coming decades. We must plan for this growth now, and we mustn't repeat past mistakes.
Australia's population grew at its fastest rate in more than 13 years in 2022, in part due to a post-pandemic migration boom.
Overview. Australia's population story has historically been one of strong growth. Australia's population was 26 million at 30 June 2022, having grown around 1.3% a year on average over the past 3 decades, from 17.5 million at 30 June 1992.
But Greater Melbourne has long been predicted to overtake Greater Sydney, and is estimated to take the crown of Australia's most populous city on that measure by 2031-32.
The number of people set to call Australia home is about to soar, with new government forecasts predicting the nation's population will jump by 900,000 people by the end of June 2025.
Is living in Australia worth it? Absolutely. Australia is a fantastic place to live, even for foreigners. There aren't only advantages to living in Australia, but they outweigh the disadvantages.
Brisbane had the largest growth (up by 59,200 people), followed by Melbourne (55,000) and Sydney (37,300). Brisbane also had the highest growth rate (2.3%), followed by Perth (1.5%) and Adelaide (1.1%).
In its 2022 population statement, Australia's federal government said Melbourne was projected to overtake Sydney as Australia's largest city in just under 10 years' time, in 2031-32.
“Melbourne is projected to be the fastest-growing capital city from 2023‑2024 on, overtaking Sydney to become the nation's largest city in 2029‑2030 at just over 5.9 million people.”
Australia's population density is low because most of the country's interior is desert (also known as the outback) and presents extremely difficult living conditions.
Australia and Canada have similar levels of GDP per capita (based on purchasing power parity, nominal GDP per capita was around US$ 7 000 for Australia and US$ 9 000 for Canada in 008). Since 1990, Australia's growth in real GDP per capita has been a little higher than Canada's.
According to Credit Suisse's Global Wealth Report, the average wealth of Australian households was $628,000 per adult in 2020, the fourth highest in the world behind Switzerland, the United States and Hong Kong (North America as shown on the graph refers to the region, as does Asia-Pacific and Europe).
If this rate of growth is restored after the pandemic, Australia will exceed 40 million by 2050 and 100 million before 2100.
A white person is defined as a person who has European ancestry. In Australia, about 90.2 percent of the nation's population is white. The following is a breakdown of some of the major ethnic groups that fall under this category: To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member.
Our improved healthcare system and vaccination rates, advanced medical treatments and lower mother and baby mortality rates have meant that the average person can expect to enjoy around two more decades. The United Nations World Population Prospects suggests current life expectancy in Australia in 2022 to be 83.79.
Government related predictions to impact Australia in 2025 include: All Australian citizens now have a single digital ID, which allows them to secure their personal information and easily access government services online. Likelihood: 60%link. All federal government services are now available online.
Population, society and the economy
Australia's population will increase by 50-100% by 2050. The proportion of the population living in the north and west is projected to increase at the expense of smaller southern states. Median age will increase from the 36.8 years of 2007 to between 41.9 and 45.2 years.
2100: Either uninhabitable or beginning to repair
Over the coming two decades, extreme weather is set to disrupt society with increasingly severe bushfires, drought and storms. The good news is by the end of the century, living on Earth could actually be more pleasant than it is today.
A recent report by the Australian Centre for Population has projected Melbourne will overtake Sydney to become the fastest growing capital city from 2023–24. The 2022 Population Statement forecasts Melbourne will become Australia's largest city in 2031–32 with just over 6 million people.
1. Hobart. With low crime rates and a relatively low cost of living, Hobart scores a relaxation score of 9 – making it the most relaxing area to live in in Australia. The city has plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as an art museum (the Mona) and plenty of sights to see.
The research found that the two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, had the highest numbers of people earning $2000 or more a week. While more modestly sized cities, like Hobart and Cairns, had relatively even income distributions. Melbourne has some of Australia's highest earners.
Most of Australia's 19 million people live near the coast, because the inner parts are made up of deserts. 80% of the country's population live in the south-eastern part of the country. Here you can also find the big cities like Sydney and Melbourne, or the capital Canberra.
Number of British expats - approx. 1.2 million¹ Most popular cities for expats - Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide.
1. New Zealand. NZ is by far the easiest option for an Aussie who's looking to work overseas. You can literally rock up without a visa and start working, just as you would in Australia.