Australia’s population grows by 392,700 as migration remains above government target
Australia’s population increased by 392,700 people in the year to March 2026, with net overseas migration accounting for almost three-quarters of the growth, according to new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. The ABS said Australia’s population reached 27,921,150 people at 31 March 2026, representing annual growth of 1.4 per cent. Net overseas migration contributed…
