Pedestrians exit Martin Place train station in Sydney, Australia on May 4, 2026. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty ImagesAustralia’s population has officially surpassed 28 million, with the national population clock ticking over the milestone in the early hours of June 2.The figure is based on the estimated resident population as of July 1, 2025, combined with ongoing projections for births, deaths and migration.
1 Migrant Every 59 Seconds: Australian Population Reaches 28 Million
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