The place where all Australians are moving to
The Sunshine State appears to be losing its shine, as its population growth slowed to its lowest rate in 15 years.
Normally a popular destination to settle, Queensland is no longer the top spot for interstate migrants.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statitics (ABS), Victoria recorded the biggest influx of Aussies moving interstate.
"The sunshine state's growth rate was 1.5 per cent in the year to September 2014." Phil Browning from the ABS said.
"While this is similar to the national growth rate, it is well below the state's 15-year average annual rate of 2.1 per cent,"
According to ABS figures, Victoria’s net interstate migration reached 8,500 people in the year ending 30 September 2014.
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On the other end of the stick, it looks like those in New South Wales couldn’t be leaving their state quick enough.
New South Wales recorded the biggest net loss with 6,300 emigrants.
Despite the exodus, all states and territories increased in population over the year.
Australia’s overall population grew to 23.6 million.
Of the extra 354,600 people, 203,900 of those came from overseas.
Population by states and territories (as of 30 September 2014):
• New South Wales 7,544,500
• Victoria 5,866,300
• Queensland 4,740,900
• South Australia 1,688,700
• Western Australia 2,589,100
• Tasmania 515,000
• Northern Territory 246,300
• Australian Capital Territory 387,100
