Australian Migration Patterns: Understanding Historical Trends
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What percentage of people living in Australia were born overseas in the first Census in 1911?

17.7%

What was the lowest percentage of people born overseas in Australia between 1911 and 1947?

9.8%

What led to the increase in the proportion of overseas-born people in Australia after 1947?

The post-war migration program, which included intakes of displaced persons and refugees from European countries.

What has influenced the more rapid increase in the proportion of people born overseas in Australia since 2006?

<p>Changes to Australia's immigration policy, including an increase in the intake of skilled migrants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of the statistics in this article?

<p>The Australian Census and Migrants Integrated Dataset (ACMID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many permanent migrants have arrived in Australia since 2000?

<p>3 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the decrease in the proportion of people in Australia who were born overseas between 1911 and 1947?

<p>Two World Wars and two major economic depressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the intake of displaced persons and refugees from European countries?

<p>Post-war migration program</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the migration policy in the second half of the 20th century?

<p>For population growth and economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dataset that links the 2021 Census data with the Department of Home Affairs Settlement Database?

<p>Australian Census and Migrants Integrated Dataset</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the trend in the proportion of people born overseas in Australia since 2006?

<p>It has increased more sharply</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of migrants were included in the post-war migration program?

<p>Displaced persons and refugees</p> Signup and view all the answers

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