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Australia's Population Grows by More than 390,000 People in 12 Months

Net overseas migration eased to 292,100, and natural increase added 100,600 people as growth slowed to a four-year low, the bureau said.

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New data shows Australia's population has grown by 1.4 per cent over the past year.

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Australia’s population hits 27.9 million as newborn numbers dip

The nation’s population growth rate continues to slow and the government still faces a battle to hit its net overseas migration forecast.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Latest data shows that net overseas migration fell to 292,100 in the year ending March 2026, a four-year low. The photo shows passengers arriving at the international arrivals hall of Melbourne International Airport on March 2, 2026. (AAP Image/James Ross)

·New York, United States
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The West Australian broke the news in Osborne Park, Australia on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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