Research
The Centre’s published research papers providing insights into Australia’s changing population.

Anticipating the impact of COVID-19 on internal migration
This paper analyses past trends in internal migration, and proposes assumptions for how COVID-19 could impact future internal migration in Australia.

Why do people move? Understanding internal migration in Australia
This release highlights the current trends in internal migration, social and economic motivations for moving, as well as the characteristics of people who move.

Recent Impacts on Australia's Population: A Quick Guide
This release draws out the population analysis and assumptions from the 2020–21 Budget and explores how recent events have impacted the growth of our population.

A projection of Australia’s future fertility rates
This paper analyses Australia’s past fertility trends and develops projections of Australia’s future fertility rates under a number of scenarios.