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Statements

2023 Population Statement

This Population Statement is the Centre’s fourth release in an annual series that provides a comprehensive national picture of how the Australian population has changed and how we expect it to change in the future.

This 2023 release explores Australia’s population recovery following the COVID‑19 pandemic.

Recent key data releases

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Analysis of ABS data release

National, state and territory population, March 2024

Centre for Population analysis of the National, state and territory population publication from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

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

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Analysis of ABS data release

National, state and territory population, December 2023

Centre for Population analysis of the National, state and territory population publication from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

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

CPOP

Analysis of ABS data release

Regional Population, 2022–23

Centre for Population analysis of the Regional population publication from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

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

About the Centre for Population

The Centre for Population was established in 2019 to better understand how Australia’s population is changing and the implications of these changes.

About the Centre

Publications

These are the Australian government’s flagship releases on population.

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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.

National Population and Planning Framework

Policy documents

National Population and Planning Framework

The National Population and Planning Framework was agreed by COAG in February 2020. The Framework seeks to enhance the ability of jurisdictions to manage their individual population circumstances by offering all levels of government greater visibility of each other’s population planning processes. It also seeks to encourage greater cooperation and transparency, with a focus on areas of mutual interest.