People born in India became the largest overseas-born group in Australia as of 30 June 2025. The Indian-born population in Australia reached 971,020, which was slightly higher than the 970,950 people born in England.
Overseas-born Population in Australia
Australia’s overseas-born population stood at 8.8 million on 30 June 2025. This figure formed 32% of the country’s estimated resident population of 27.6 million. The share came close to the historical peak of 32.4% recorded in 1891.
Major Country Groups
China ranked third among overseas-born groups in Australia with about 732,000 people. New Zealand ranked fourth with about 638,000 residents. The England-born population had earlier crossed 1 million in 2013 and then declined gradually.
Migration Pattern and Age Profile
Migration to Australia has included a larger share of arrivals from Asia in recent years. Several European-origin populations had median ages of 60 years or above in 2025, while the median age of the overall overseas-born population was 43 years and the Australian-born population was 35 years.
Indian Migration to Australia
India was the largest source of permanent migrants to Australia in the 2023-24 migration programme. India accounted for 45,820 places, which formed 33.4% of the total permanent migration intake.
Demographic Context
The Indian-born community in Australia includes a large number of young and highly educated residents. Australia’s migration debate in 2025 included housing shortages and population growth.
Last Modified: April 30, 2026