ABC Local | Australia's population hit 25 million, newest resident likely to be young, female and Chinese ABC Local Australia's population has hit the 25 million mark according to projections from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), a milestone reached in record time as net migration continues to outpace births. Councils get visa powers to attract migrants as population passes 25 million Australia's population ticks over to 25m 25 million reasons to talk about population policy |