Migration research and analysis

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The Centre for Population has prepared or commissioned the following 3 publications researching and analysing migration.

Migration Measurements Quick Guide

This is a short guide prepared by the Centre for Population describes the different metrics used to measure migration, such as Net Overseas Migration and border crossings. It compares these metrics and dispels common misconceptions about them.

Determinants of the economic outcomes of Australian permanent migrants

The Centre for Population commissioned research from the Australian National University to better understand the factors that are associated with the economic outcomes of Australian permanent migrants.

This project presents empirical findings on success of migrants in Australia in relation to their characteristics, including income, language, education levels, occupation, demographics, visa characteristics, temporary visa history and country of birth.

Migration Skills Mismatch

The Centre for Population commissioned research from Flinders University looking into evidence of skills mismatch for migrants in Australia across 3 measures: labour market status, occupational status, and income from wages and salaries, for migrants and Australian citizens.

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Migration Measurements Quick Guide PDF 1.23 MB

Determinants of the economic outcomes of Australian permanent migrants PDF 2.71 MB

Migration Skills Mismatch PDF 3.00 MB