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Population growth to ease as migration levels normalise

Migration levels are expected to return to pre-pandemic trends over the next couple of years after the COVID-19 catch-up wears off.

Net overseas migration is forecasts to hit 510,000 in 2022/23, based on the annual update from the Centre of Population, before moderating to 375,000 in 2023/24.

  • Poppy Johnston
  • The Canberra Times
  • Australian Associated Press

By 2024/25, net overseas migration will ease to 250,000, based on the government body’s projections, closer to pre-pandemic averages.

Even with the temporary migration surge underway, net overseas migration is forecast to be 185,000 lower over the period 2019/20 to 2022/23 than…

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