Annual Net Overseas Migration Into NSW And Vic Hits A Record High

At the end of the June 2017 quarter, Australia’s estimated resident population reached 24,598,933 persons; an increase of 1.6% over the year.  Looking at components of national population growth, natural increase was recorded at 142,716 persons and net overseas migration was recorded at 245,408 persons.  The 245,408 person increase due to net overseas migration was the highest rate since December 2009. 

 
Looking at population change between the states and territories…