Data and forecasts

Provisional Regional Internal Migration Estimates (PRIME), March 2021

PRIME is a special release from the ABS, funded by the Centre for Population. This release provides quarterly regional internal migration estimates at both the state and GCCCSA level.

Centre for Population analysis of the Australian Bureau of Statistics data release

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Policy documents

Planning for Australia’s Future Population

The Government is easing population pressures on Australia’s big capitals and supporting the growth of smaller cities and regions. By managing the rate of growth through the migration program and planning and investing in infrastructure, housing and services, the Government is ensuring that we are meeting the needs of current and future generations.