Australia’s Population Surpasses 27 Million as Growth Slows to 1.8 Percent

The nation’s total population now stands at 27.3 million, an increase of 484,000 people over the past year.

People cross a road near Pitt Street Mall in Sydney CBD, Australia, on Dec. 24, 2024. Roni Bintang/Getty Images

In news likely to be welcomed by prospective home owners, new data reveals Australia’s population growth is slowing, with migration trends beginning to ease.

Australia’s population expanded by 1.8 percent in the year leading up to Sept. 30, 2024, with international migration remaining the primary driver of growth, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).