Australia at Highest Migrant Percentage since 1800s

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Australia has entered a new phase in how it is being shaped by migration. Image: Malcolm Turnbull with new citizens on Australia Day (AAP)


With the proportion of Australians born overseas now at its highest level since the 1800s, demographers are predicting a large jump in the percentage ahead in parts of the country.

 

And if the current trend continues, more and more will be from China and India.

 

 

 


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