Australia's population grew by 1.6 per cent in the 12 months to September 2025, according to the latest figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Phil Browning, ABS head of demography, said: 'Our population grew to 27.7 million, with 423,600 more people than in September 2024.'
'This was made up by natural increase, which is the number of births minus those who died, and overseas migration.'
Natural increase added 112,600 people, with births up by 1.9 per cent and deaths down by 1.4 per cent.
Net overseas migration added 311,000 people over the year.
'Western Australia was the fastest growing state, with a population rise of 2.2 per cent,' said Mr Browning.
'Victoria and Queensland grew by 1.7 per cent.'
Tasmania had the slowest growth over the 12-month period, with a 0.3 per cent rise in population.
| Population at 30 September 2025 ('000) | Change over previous year ('000) | Change over previous year (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 8624.5 | 105.6 | 1.2 |
| Victoria | 7104.3 | 122.0 | 1.7 |
| Queensland | 5692.6 | 97.3 | 1.7 |
| South Australia | 1908.2 | 21.1 | 1.1 |
| Western Australia | 3061.7 | 65.8 | 2.2 |
| Tasmania | 576.7 | 1.6 | 0.3 |
| Northern Territory | 265.5 | 3.7 | 1.4 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 486.2 | 6.5 | 1.3 |
| Australia (a) | 27724.7 | 423.6 | 1.6 |
- Includes Other Territories comprising Jervis Bay Territory, Christmas Island, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Norfolk Island.
