Key Indicators

Population clock 24,582,947 1 new person every 1 minute and 22 seconds Consumer price index 2.1% March quarter 2017 All groups, original Gross domestic product 0.3% Quarterly change Mar 2017 Chain volume measure, seasonally adjusted Average weekly earnings $1,533.10 November 2016 Full time adults ordinary time, trend estimate Unemployment rate 5.7% May 2017 Monthly, trend estimate
Census reveals we’re a fast changing nation Census reveals we’re a fast changing nation The results of the latest national Census reveal we’re a fast changing, ever-expanding, culturally diverse nation. The 2016 Census counted 23,717,421 people in Australia on Census night.
Australia's Cultural Diversity Australia's Cultural Diversity Since Federation, Australia's migration history has been shaped by government policy and world events, evolving into a nation of people from over 190 different countries and 300 different ancestries. Learn more about the changing face of Australia.

Interesting Fact

Australia remains a religious country, with 60 per cent of people reporting a religious affiliation