Subject: Centre for Population Strong evidence. Deep insights. Collaborative approach.

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1. Australia's population grew by 1.5% in 2024-25, slightly below the pre-pandemic average of 1.6%.

2. Capital cities saw a combined population growth of 1.8%, with Perth being the fastest-growing at 2.4% and Hobart the slowest at 0.2%.

3. Net overseas migration was the main driver of growth in rest-of-state areas, contributing around 47,000 people.

4. Some regional areas, like the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and Wide Bay in Queensland, saw population growth due to overseas and internal migration offsetting natural population declines.

5. Some regions, such as Launceston, experienced population decline as people moved to other parts of Australia.

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