Capital: Canberra
Population
Total Population:
27,204,809
Natural Increase:
2.1%
Density:
3 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
86.8%
Population of main urban zones:
Melbourne (4,969,300); Sydney (4,966,800); Brisbane (2,475,700); Perth (2,083,700); Adelaide (1,357,500); Gold Coast (709,500); Newcastle (498,000); Canberra (465,000)
Ethnic Origins:
Australia is a multicultural nation with more than 170 different nationalities whose diversity is continually growing. 85% of the population is of European origin (mostly English, Irish, Scottish, Italian and Greek), with around 9% of Asian origin and 3% who identify as Indigenous Australian. In 2019, 29.7% of the population were born overseas. (
Australian Bureau of Statistics - ABS).
Official Language:
The official language of Australia is English. English is also the common language in different sectors such as the legislature, justice, administrative services, work and correspondence.
Other Languages Spoken:
In Australia minority groups use more than 200 languages including the Aborigine languages and immigrant languages (Italian, Greek, Cantonese, Lebanese, Vietnamese, Turkish, etc.)
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Roman Catholic 20%, Protestant 18.1%, other Christian 3.5%, Muslim 3.2%, Hindu 2.7%, Buddhist 2.4%, Orthodox 2.3%, other 2.1%, none 38.4%, unspecified 7.3%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
It is %T:%M %A In Adelaide
It is %T:%M %A In Perth
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Country Overview
Area:
7,741,220 km²
Type of State:
The Commonwealth of Australia is a Federal State of six States and two Territories based on a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy (Commonwealth).
Type of Economy:
High-income, industrialized and stable economy, highly integrated with the EU..
Economic growth is moderating but remains positive, mainly supported by the trade surplus and public investment, despite high inflation and interest rates that remain at a restrictive level.
HDI*:
0.958/1
HDI (World Rank):
8/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Australia, dial 0011
To call Australia, dial +61
Internet Suffix:
.au
Households with a computer:
82.4 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
45.7 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
97.1 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
100% of the Population
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Latest Update: October 2025
Australia: Statistical Overview
