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Migration drives Australian population growth

Australia's population is growing and migration is driving the trend.

The population of Australia is growing and much of this is owed to overseas migration.

According to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the country's population rose by 1.8 per cent during 2012. This is the strongest growth seen for three years.

Bjorn Jarvis, Director of ABS Demography, says that this increase is largely due to migration to Australia.

He said: "Net overseas migration accounted for 60 per cent of Australia's total growth, with the remaining 40 per cent due to natural increase."

Indeed, Australia is known to be a popular destination for people to move to. This is mostly due to its reputation of having a relaxed lifestyle and a warm climate.

What's more, economically there is more opportunity for work in Australia compared to other parts of the world. This is proven by the low unemployment rate, which was found to be 5.5 per cent in May.

Posted by Steve Douglas

- climate, lifestyle, population, migration, visa

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