These snapshots show the population trends in Australia’s states and territories.
They explain what is driving population change in each state and territory and how trends differ between capital cities and rest-of-state areas.
Western Australia is expected to stay Australia’s fastest growing state or territory in the coming years, while Tasmania will remain the slowest growing.
Other 2025 Population Statement Publications
The snapshots complement the 2025 Population Statement and the Australia Snapshot.
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Australian Capital Territory [PDF 309 KB] | [DOCX 340 KB]
New South Wales [PDF 416 KB] | [DOCX 326 KB]
Northern Territory [PDF 435 KB] | [DOCX 328 KB]
Queensland [PDF 418 KB] | [DOCX 320 KB]
South Australia [PDF 413 KB] | [DOCX 314 KB]
Tasmania [PDF 452 KB] | [DOCX 418 KB]
Victoria [PDF 415 KB] | [DOCX 314 KB]
Western Australia [PDF 414 KB] | [DOCX 314 KB]