New population data proves Australia is growing for broke, following immigration debate

Sustainable Population Australia

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that Australia’s population expanded by 392,700 in the year to 30 March 2026, 292,100 of which from net oversees migration, lifting population towards 28 million, which was passed in early June 2026.

Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) observes that Australia’s infrastructure and natural environment remain under severe, worsening pressure as immigration driven population growth continues to boost total numbers by 1 million people every 30 months.

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