Australia’s population swelled by an impressive 700,000 people last year – driven almost entirely by immigration– but the land down under is about to get a whole lot bigger.
'This is going to frighten a few people': Australian population could reach almost 50 million by 2071 according to new ABS data
With the populace currently around 27 million, it’s time to get ready to rub shoulders with anywhere between 34.3 and 45.9 million humans in the next 50 years. All other capital cities will also experience significant growth as urban concentration increases nationwide.
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