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19 December 2025
Overseas Migration
Net overseas migration was 306,000 in 2024-25, down from 429,000 a year earlier.
Migrant arrivals decreased 14% to 568,000 from 661,000 arrivals a year earlier.
The largest group of migrant arrivals was temporary students with 157,000 people.
Migrant departures increased 13% to 263,000 from 232,000 departures a year earlier.
Reference period
2024-25 financial year
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