Population to keep growing in big cities

New figures show Australia's population could reach 30 million in 2029, adding an extra five million people in just 11 years.

Australia's population could hit 30 million by 2029, according to the bureau of statistics. (AAP) Source: AAP

LATEST ABS POPULATION PROJECTIONS REPORT

* Australia's population will reach 30 million between 2029 and 2033

* The country could get to 35 million as early as 2038

* The highest possible projection has the population at 49 million by 2066

* Melbourne will overtake Sydney as the country's biggest city between 2031 and 2057

* Brisbane could reach three million by 2027

* The Australian Capital Territory will almost have a population the equal of Tasmania in nine years' time, with the gap to be cut to as few as 35,000.

SOURCE: Australian Bureau of Statistics