1.6%
Population growth
In the 12 months to March 2019, Australian population growth was 388,800, or 1.6 per cent higher than the previous 12 month period.
249,700
Net Overseas Migration
In the 12 months to March 2019, Australian net overseas migration was 249,700, or 4.9 per cent higher than the previous 12 month period.
160,323
Permanent skilled and family visas
The Australian Government granted 160,323 skilled and family permanent visas in 2018-19.
18,762
Humanitarian visas
There were 18,762 humanitarian visas granted in 2018-19.
2.2 mi
Temporary visas
There were 2,181,440 people who held a temporary visa in
Australia on 30 June 2019.