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The population of Australia is estimated to be 27,560,200 as of 13 December 2024. [10] It is the 54th [11] most populous country in the world and the most populous Oceanian country.
The Census in Australia, officially the Census of Population and Housing, is the national census in Australia that occurs every five years. [1] The census collects key demographic, social and economic data from all people in Australia on census night, including overseas visitors and residents of Australian external territories, only excluding foreign diplomats. [2]
The 2021 Australian census, simply called the 2021 Census, was the eighteenth national Census of Population and Housing in Australia. The 2021 Census took place on 10 August 2021, and was conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). [1] [2] It had a response rate of 96.1%, up from the 95.1% at the 2016 census. [3]
In common with many other developed countries, Australia is experiencing a demographic shift towards an older population, with more retirees and fewer people of working age. In 2021, the average age of the population was 39 years. [358] In 2015, 2.15% of the Australian population lived overseas, one of the lowest proportions worldwide. [359]
Pages in category "Demographics of Australia" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is an Australian Government agency that collects and analyses statistics on economic, population, ...
Australia has an ageing demographic. [1] The proportion of the Australian population aged 65 and over was 15% in 2017, a trend which is expected to continue to grow. [2] It is estimated that by 2057 older people will account for 22% of the Australian population which translates to 8.8 million people. [3]
The 2016 Australian census was the 17th national population census held in Australia. [1] The census was officially conducted with effect on Tuesday, 9 August 2016. The total population of the Commonwealth of Australia was counted as 23,401,892 – an increase of 8.8 per cent or 1,894,175 people over the 2011 census . [ 2 ]