MIGRATION
The following 31 tables contain historical data on migration including; overseas arrivals and departures (permanent, long-term and short-term); net permanent and long term migration; interstate migration; country of birth for states for census years; country of birth for Australia for census years; and country of birth for states and territories of usual residence.
For a description of the symbols used in these spreadsheets, refer to the Abbreviations link above.
Table 57. Overseas arrivals and departures, sex and category of movement, year ended 31 December, 1925 onwards
Contains overseas arrivals and departures by sex and category of movement, at 31 December for the years 1925 to 2003. The category of movements include permanent, long-term and short-term arrivals and departures.
Table 58. Overseas arrivals and departures, sex and category of movement, year ended 30 June, 1975 onwards
Contains overseas arrivals and departures by sex and category of movement, at 30 June for the years 1975 to 2003. The category of movements include permanent, long-term and short-term arrivals and departures.
Table 59. Net permanent and long-term migration, Australia, year ended 31 December, 1925 onwards
Contains net permanent and long-term migration for Australia at 31 December, for the years 1925 to 2003.
Table 60. Overseas arrivals and departures, short-term movement, states and territories, year ended 30 June, 1975 onwards
Contains short-term arrivals and departures of Australian residents and overseas visitors for states and territories at 30 June for the years 1975 to 2003.
Table 61. Overseas arrivals and departures, total movement, states and territories, year ended 31 December, 1901 onwards
Contains total arrivals and departures (permanent, long-term and short-term) by sex for states and territories at 31 December for the years 1901 to 2003.
Table 62. Overseas arrivals and departures, total movement, states and territories, year ended 30 June, 1975 onwards
Contains total arrivals and departures (permanent, long-term and short-term) by sex for states and territories at 30 June for the years 1976 to 2003.
Table 63. Interstate migration, arrivals and departures, states and territories, year ended 31 December, 1972 onwards
Contains Interstate arrivals and departures for states and territories at 31 December for the years 1972 to 2003.
Table 64. Net interstate and overseas migration, states and territories, year ended 31 December, 1860 onwards
Contains net interstate and overseas migration for states and territories at 31 December for the years 1860 to 2003.
Table 65. Net interstate and overseas migration rate, states and territories, year ended 31 December, 1860 onwards
Contains net interstate and overseas migration rates for states and territories at 31 December for the years 1860 to 2003.
Table 66. Population, sex and country of birth, NSW, census years, 1846 - 1891
Contains NSW population by sex and country of birth for census years 1846, 1851, 1856, 1861, 1871, 1881 and 1891. Countries of birth are categorised into Australasian British Colonies; Britain and British Dominions; and selected foreign countries; and Born at sea.
Table 67. Population, sex and country of birth, Vic, census years, 1854 - 1891
Contains Victorian population by sex and country of birth for census years 1854, 1857, 1861, 1871, 1881 and 1891. Countries of birth are categorised into Australian British Colonies; Britain and British Dominions; selected foreign countries; and Born at sea.
Table 68. Population, sex and country of birth, Qld, census years, 1861 - 1891
Contains Queensland population by sex and country of birth for census years 1861, 1864, 1868, 1871, 1876, 1881, 1886 and 1891. Countries of birth are categorised into Australian Colonies and selected countries from the following categories; Great Britain, Europe, America, Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands, Other Countries and At sea.
Table 69. Population, sex and country of birth, SA, census years, 1861 - 1891
Contains South Australian population by sex and country of birth for census years 1861, 1871, 1876, 1881 and 1891. Countries of birth are categorised into British Possessions and selected countries from Europe, Asia, America, Other foreign countries and Born at sea.
Table 70. Population, sex and country of birth, WA, census years, 1859 - 1891
Contains Western Australian population by sex and country of birth for census years 1859, 1861, 1870, 1881 and 1891. Countries of birth are categorised into British Possessions and selected countries from Europe, Asia, Africa, America, Polynesia, Other selected countries and Born at sea.
Table 71. Population, sex and country of birth, Tas, census years, 1870 - 1891
Contains Tasmanian population by sex and country of birth for the census years 1870, 1881 and 1891. Countries of birth are categorised into British Possessions, selected countries from Europe, selected other countries and at sea.
Table 72. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 1901 census
Contains population by country of birth for states and territories by sex from the state censuses of 1901. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Australasia, Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Polynesia.
Table 73. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 1911 census
Contains population by country of birth for states and territories from the Commonwealth Census of 1911. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Australasia, Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Polynesia.
Table 74. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 1921 census
Contains population by country of birth for states and territories from the Commonwealth Census of 1921. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Australasia, Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Polynesia.
Table 75. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 1933 census
Contains population by country of birth for states and territories by sex from the Commonwealth Census of 1933. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Australasia, Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Polynesia.
Table 76. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 1947 census
Contains population by country of birth for states and territories by sex from the Commonwealth Census of 1947. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Australasia, Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Polynesia.
Table 77. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 1954 census
Contains population by country of birth for states and territories by sex from the Commonwealth Census of 1954. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Australasia, Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Polynesia.
Table 78. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 1961 census
Contains population by country of birth for states and territories by sex from the Commonwealth Census of 1961. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Australasia, Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Pacific Islands.
Table 79. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 1966 census
Contains population by country of birth for states and territories by sex from the Commonwealth Census of 1966. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Australasia, Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Pacific Islands.
Table 80. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 1971 census (usual residence)
Contains population of usual residence by country of birth for states and territories by sex from the 1971 Census of Population and Housing. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Australia, Europe, Asia, Africa, America and the Pacific Islands.
Table 81. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 1976 census (usual residence)
Contains population of usual residence by country of birth for states and territories by sex from the 1976 Census of Population and Housing. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Australia, Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Oceania.
Table 82. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 1981 census (usual residence)
Contains population of usual residence by country of birth for states and territories by sex from the 1981 Census of Population and Housing. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Australia, Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Oceania.
Table 83. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 1986 census (usual residence)
Contains population of usual residence by country of birth for states and territories by sex from the 1986 Census of Population and Housing. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Oceania, Europe, Asia, America and Africa.
Table 84. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 1991 census (usual residence)
Contains population of usual residence by country of birth for states and territories by sex from the 1991 Census of Population and Housing. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Oceania and Antarctica, Europe and the USSR, The Middle East and North Africa, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Southern Asia, Northern America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, Africa (excluding North America) and Southern and East Africa.
Table 85. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 1996 census (usual residence)
Contains population of usual residence by country of birth for states and territories by sex from the 1996 Census of Population and Housing. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Oceania and Antarctica, Europe and the Former USSR, Middle East and North Africa, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Southern Asia, Northern America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, Africa (excluding North America) and Southern and East Africa.
Table 86. Population, sex and country of birth, states and territories, 2001 census (usual residence)
Contains population of usual residence by country of birth for states and territories by sex from the 2001 Census of Population and Housing. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Oceania and Antarctica, Europe and the Former USSR, Middle East and North Africa, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Southern Asia, Northern America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, Africa (excluding North America) and Southern and East Africa.
Table 87. Estimated resident population, sex and country of birth, Australia, 30 June, 1991 onwards
Contains estimated resident population by sex and country of birth for Australia at 30 June for the years 1991 to 2001. Selected countries of birth are categorised under Oceania and Antarctica, Europe and the Former USSR, Middle East and North Africa, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Southern Asia, Northern America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean and Africa (excluding North Africa).
