POPULATION CHANGE
Population Change, Queensland
The preliminary estimated resident population (ERP) for Queensland was 4,450,400 at 30 September 2009, an increase of 115,200 (2.7%) since 30 September 2008. Queensland accounted for 20% of the Australian population at 30 September 2009.
Between the June 2009 quarter and the September 2009 quarter, 53% (13,400 persons) of the total population increase of 25,300 persons was due to net overseas migration, 36% (9,100 persons) to natural increase (excess of births over deaths) and 11% (2,900 persons) was attributable to net interstate migration.
Population Change from Previous Quarter, Queensland
- September 2009 quarter
Further information about Queensland's population can be accessed from
Australian Demographic Statistics (cat. no. 3101.0) or by contacting the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070. This publication is released quarterly.
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