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Growth of Sri Lankan-born Population in Australia
Historical growth trends from 2013 to 2025
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Australia's Overseas-born Population: 8 Key Insights
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released our annual update to Australia's population by country of birth. This release gives us a detailed look at our country's diverse population and where they were born.Here are 8 facts you might not already know:In 2025, Australia had 8.8 million residents who were born overseas, compared to 18.8 million people born in Australia. That's 32 per cent of our overall Estimated Resident Population of 27.6 million.The proportion of overseas-born people in Australia is approaching the highest we have on record, which was 32.4 per cent in 1891.India, England, China, New Zealand and the Philippines are the top five most common countries of birth for those born overseas.India narrowly overtook England in 2025 to become the top overseas country of birth for the first time. Both populations were around 971,000 people.People born in India also recorded the largest increase since 2015 - 522,000 people.People born in Italy and England had the largest decreases in their populations since 2015. Both groups had a median age of 60 or over - reflecting the high levels of migration to Australia from these countries after World War II.The median age for Australia's overseas-born population was 43, down from 46 in 2005. Comparatively, it was 35 for the Australian-born population, up from 33 in 2005.People born in Latvia were the oldest population group in Australia, with a median age of 80 years old. The youngest population group was people born in Qatar, with a median age of 15 years of age. /ABS Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.
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Sri Lankan-born population in Australia rises : Latest numbers released ...
The Sri Lankan-born population in Australia has continued its steady growth, reaching an estimated 184,800 by mid-2025, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The new figure marks a notable increase from 172,800 recorded in June 2024 and 158,300 in June 2023, reflecting sustained post-pandemic migration trends.
32% of Australian population foreign-born, India overtakes ... - Firstpost
Fresh estimates released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) indicate that as of 30 June 2025, the number of Indian born residents reached 971,020. This narrow margin unseats the English born population, which stood at 970,950 during the same period. The shift represents a seismic change in the national identity.
