According to the latest population data and growth trends, the population of Australia will increase by another five million in the next 11 years. On Thursday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics predicts that between 2029 and 2033, the Australian population will increase to 30 million to 2066, and the Australian population will increase to 490 million. Anthony Grubb, director of demographics at the Bureau of Statistics, said the population could increase by 5 million more quickly than 20 to 25 million people. Then from 30 million to 35 million, it will not take 20 years. If our birth rate is maintained at the current rate and the mortality rate continues to decline, then Australia is likely to increase its population to 35 million in the next five years. The Australian Bureau of Statistics also predicts that the proportion of the population living in major cities will increase again. By 2027, Melbourne’s population will increase to 6.2 million, and 79% of Victoria’s population will live in Melbourne. By 2031, Melbourne’s population will surpass Sydney and become Australia’s largest city. By 2066, Melbourne’s population will increase to between 8.6 million and 12.2 million.
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