Australia witnesses record migration and population boost, Indians lead the influx

• March 2020 witnessed a migration peak with 618 arrivals, contrasting sharply with the lowest point in March 2021, recording only 113 arrivals

• The same trend is mirrored in net overseas migration, soaring to 239 and subsequently dropping to -94 in March 2021, then hitting -379 in March 2022

• Despite migrant departures maintaining relative stability compared to other migration metrics, they dipped to 219,000 people in the last year, down from 223,000 the preceding year

Australia’s population has experienced unprecedented growth, surging by over half a million in the past year, as revealed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The primary driver behind this surge is net migration, reaching record levels, marking a notable departure from pre-COVID patterns, reports VisaGuide.World.

Jenny Dobrak, the ABS head of migration statistics, highlights the extraordinary nature of overseas migration, breaking away from trends observed before the pandemic. Migrant arrivals have seen a remarkable 73 percent increase compared to the previous year, while migrant departures hit record lows, decreasing by two percentage points.

• Breaking down the demographics, Indians topped the list of nationalities arriving in Australia last year, followed by Chinese, Filipinos, British, and Australians

• The median age of migrant arrivals stands at 27, while for migrant departures, it is 33

• The surge in migration, especially from India, is reshaping Australia’s demographic landscape, marking a significant chapter in the nation’s history

March 2020 witnessed a migration peak with 618 arrivals, contrasting sharply with the lowest point in March 2021, recording only 113 arrivals. The same trend is mirrored in net overseas migration, soaring to 239 and subsequently dropping to -94 in March 2021, then hitting -379 in March 2022. Despite migrant departures maintaining relative stability compared to other migration metrics, they dipped to 219,000 people in the last year, down from 223,000 the preceding year.

Dobrak notes the disruption in the regular flow of temporary migrants arriving and departing, attributing it to the pandemic’s lasting effects. This disruption has contributed to the increased net overseas migration in 2022-23. However, concerns loom as many temporary visa holders, including international students, may depart in the coming years, impacting future overseas migration trends.

Breaking down the demographics, Indians topped the list of nationalities arriving in Australia last year, followed by Chinese, Filipinos, British, and Australians. The median age of migrant arrivals stands at 27, while for migrant departures, it is 33. The surge in migration, especially from India, is reshaping Australia’s demographic landscape, marking a significant chapter in the nation’s history.

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