In June 2022, it was estimated that around 7.3 percent of Australians were aged between 25 and 29, and the same applied to people aged between 30 and 34. All in all, about 55 percent of Australia’s population was aged 35 years or older as of June 2022. At the same time, the age distribution of the country also shows that the share of children under 14 years old was still higher than that of people over 65 years old. A breakdown of Australia’s population growth Australia is the sixth-largest country in the world, yet with a population of around 26 million inhabitants, it is only sparsely populated. Since the 1970s, the population growth of Australia has remained fairly constant. While there was a slight rise in the Australian death rate in 2022, the birth rate of the country decreased after a slight rise in the previous year. The fact that the birth rate is almost double the size of its death rate gives the country one of the highest natural population growth rates of any high-income country.
National distribution of the population Australia’s population is expected to surpass 28 million people by 2028. The majority of its inhabitants live in the major cities. The most populated states are New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Together, they account for over 75 percent of the population in Australia.

Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over data was reported at 22,706.114 Person th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 22,656.120 Person th for Feb 2025. Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over data is updated monthly, averaging 15,305.918 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 566 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22,706.114 Person th in Mar 2025 and a record low of 10,489.330 Person th in Feb 1978. Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G001: Civilian Population: by Age, Sex and Status. Civilian Population refers to all usual residents of Australia aged 15 years and over except members of the permanent defence forces, certain diplomatic personnel of overseas governments customarily excluded from census and estimated population counts, overseas residents in Australia, and members of non-Australian defence forces (and their dependants) stationed in Australia.

Since 1960, age distribution across Australia's population has observed a fairly significant change. The share of the population below 14 years has dropped from over 30 percent to less than 20 percent; while the share aged over 65 has almost doubled. However, Australia's under-14 population is still larger than its over-65 population. The bulk of the population is aged between 15 and 64 years, and this group had its largest share of the population in 2009 when it made up over two-thirds of the entire population. This gradual change has come as a result of decreasing fertility and higher life expectancy, causing the average age of the population to rise.

According to a survey conducted in 2024, ** percent of Australian respondents from Generation Z identified social media as their primary news source. In contrast, only **** percent of participants from Generation Z stated that print media was their primary source of news.  News sources in Australia To stay informed about current events, Australians use diverse media sources, both online and offline. As of 2022, traditional news sources such as television and radio remained important. Approximately ** percent of Australians accessed news through television on a weekly basis. Social media has also emerged as a prominent news source in recent years. As a result, mobile devices have become a popular medium for accessing information. According to a digital news survey conducted in February 2022, approximately ** percent of Australian respondents accessed news through their mobile phones. This suggests a shift in news consumption patterns, highlighting the need for news organizations to adapt to the evolving media landscape in Australia. Trust in Australian media sources Trust in the news has become a significant concern in Australia. A news consumption survey conducted in February 2022 showed that approximately ** percent of respondents had confidence in the trustworthiness of news most of the time, while ** percent of respondents indicated a lack of belief. Low trust can be attributed to factors such as misinformation, biased reporting, and a lack of transparency in news organizations. Building credibility and maintaining accuracy in news reporting will be essential to maintaining public trust in the Australian news landscape as traditional media gradually falls out of favor and digital platforms become more influential.

This statistic shows the median age of the population in Australia from 1950 to 2100. The median age of a population is an index that divides the population into two equal groups: half of the population is older than the median age and the other half younger. In 2020, the median age of Australia's population was 36.9 years.

Civilian Population: 15 Years & Over: Male: 55-64 Years data was reported at 1,503.062 Person th in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,502.154 Person th for Jan 2025. Civilian Population: 15 Years & Over: Male: 55-64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 928.106 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 565 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,503.062 Person th in Feb 2025 and a record low of 623.515 Person th in Feb 1978. Civilian Population: 15 Years & Over: Male: 55-64 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G001: Civilian Population: by Age, Sex and Status.

Social media presence plays an important role in Australia, with more than ** percent of Australians between the ages of 12 to 55 years old claiming to have an account on a social networking site. This high figure applies to senior citizens as well: more than **** the people above the age of 55 years have an account on a social networking platform. Most used social media platform   Australia has one the highest active social media penetration rates internationally, with most of the population holding an account on a social network platform. This is partially due to the country’s high internet penetration rate and heavy influence from the western world with regard to internet and social media trends. For a country of slightly more than 24 million people, it is estimated that more than ** million citizens have an account on a social media. Furthermore, Facebook dominates the market with more than double the number of users compared to the second-placed platform Instagram. Reasons for using social networking sites   There are various reasons that Australians use social networking sites with the main reason being to catch up/keep in touch with family and friends. While this applies to all age groups, the younger generation have more reasons to stay engaged on social media while the elderly mainly uses social media solely for friends and family.

Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in Australia was reported at 64.59 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Population ages 15-64 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in Australia was reported at 54.83 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Civilian Population: 15 Years & Over: Female: 30-34 Years data was reported at 1,037.566 Person th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,035.528 Person th for Feb 2025. Civilian Population: 15 Years & Over: Female: 30-34 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 730.205 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 566 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,037.566 Person th in Mar 2025 and a record low of 532.535 Person th in Feb 1978. Civilian Population: 15 Years & Over: Female: 30-34 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G001: Civilian Population: by Age, Sex and Status.

Population ages 80 and above, female (% of female population) in Australia was reported at 4.9733 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Population ages 80 and above, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population of compulsory school age, both sexes (number) in Australia was reported at 3178083 Persons in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Population of compulsory school age, both sexes - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in Australia was reported at 18.03 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Population ages 0-14 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Male: From 15 to 64 Years for Australia (LFWA64MAAUA647N) from 1978 to 2024 about working-age, 15 to 64 years, Australia, males, and population.

UIS: Mean years of schooling (ISCED 1 or higher), population 25+ years, both sexes in Australia was reported at 12.51 Years in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Mean years of schooling of the population age 25+. Total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Civilian Population: 15 Years & Over: 15-24 Years data was reported at 1,699.100 Person th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,693.027 Person th for Feb 2025. Civilian Population: 15 Years & Over: 15-24 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 1,375.008 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 566 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,699.100 Person th in Mar 2025 and a record low of 1,258.857 Person th in Jun 1995. Civilian Population: 15 Years & Over: 15-24 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G001: Civilian Population: by Age, Sex and Status.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Total: From 15 to 64 Years for Australia (LFWA64TTAUQ647N) from Q1 1978 to Q1 2025 about working-age, 15 to 64 years, Australia, and population.

Retirement Age Men in Australia remained unchanged at 67 Years in 2025 from 67 Years in 2024. This dataset provides - Australia Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, about 7.8 percent of the population of the Australian state of Victoria was between 30 and 34 years old. Approximately 2.1 percent of the population of Victoria was over 85 years of age.

Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over: Female data was reported at 11,537.574 Person th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 11,511.997 Person th for Feb 2025. Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over: Female data is updated monthly, averaging 7,796.701 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 566 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,537.574 Person th in Mar 2025 and a record low of 5,315.728 Person th in Feb 1978. Civilian Population: 15 Years and Over: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G001: Civilian Population: by Age, Sex and Status. Civilian Population refers to all usual residents of Australia aged 15 years and over except members of the permanent defence forces, certain diplomatic personnel of overseas governments customarily excluded from census and estimated population counts, overseas residents in Australia, and members of non-Australian defence forces (and their dependants) stationed in Australia.