Australian Immigration Overview

What was the total population growth in Australia over the last year?

What percentage of Australia's population increase was attributed to overseas migration?

How many people did natural increase contribute to Australia's population growth last year?

By how many people did last year's net overseas migration decrease compared to 2008?

What was Australia's annual growth rate last year?

What percentage of overseas migration is accounted for by permanent visas?

Which group represents the largest share of Australia's population growth from overseas migration?

What proportion of permanent visas are attributed to Australia's humanitarian program?

What is the percentage distribution of the various types of permanent visas granted?

What percentage of net overseas migration is granted temporary visas?

Australian Immigration Overview

Australia's population grew by 1.8% in the last year reaching 405,400 people.
59% of this growth was from overseas migration (241,000 people).
Natural increase (births minus deaths) accounted for 41% of the growth (164,400).
Permanent Visas accounted for 25% of overseas migrants.
Humanitarian visas comprised 5% of the total population growth (19,930 people).
Asylum seekers by boat accounted for 1.2% of population growth (4,949).
Total arrivals by boat between 2005 and mid 2014 (52,017) represented 1.5% of overall population growth (3,514,300).
2013 had 308,100 births which is equivalent to almost 9 weeks of births from total arrivals by boat.

Types of Visas

Permanent Visas: Skill, family, and humanitarian visas made up 25% of population growth (101,230 people).
Humanitarian Visas: 20% of Permanent Visas which accounts for 19,930 people or 5% of total population growth.
Temporary Visas: These include students, working holiday makers, and visitors.
Asylum Seekers: People granted visas by boat make up 1.2% of population growth (4,949). The vast majority of growth was from other types of visas.

Explore the dynamics of Australia's population growth through immigration. Learn about the contributions of overseas migration, natural increase, and the various types of visas, including permanent and humanitarian. This quiz highlights key statistics and trends in Australian demographics.