Factsheet
Queensland Population
Queensland (QLD) is Australia’s second-largest state, stretching from tropical rainforests in the north to vast agricultural and mining regions inland. Established as a separate colony from New South Wales in 1859, Queensland is known for its warm climate, relaxed lifestyle, and world-famous natural attractions including the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.
Key Figures
1.51
average number of babies per woman in QLD
80.5 / 84.7
life expectancy for men and women in QLD
+54,535
residents gained via net overseas migration in 2025
+24,015
residents gained via net interstate migration in 2025, one of only two states to record a net interstate gain
5,647,500
estimated people resided in QLD in 2025
QLD Population Pyramid
Population pyramid showing males (left) and females (right) in 2006 (dark shades) and 2021 (light shades)
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2025, March). National, state and territory population. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/national-state-and-territory-population/latest-release
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2023, August 15). Microdata and TableBuilder: Census of Population and Housing. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/microdata-tablebuilder/available-microdata-tablebuilder/census-population-and-housing
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2024). Births, Australia. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/births-australia/latest-release
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021 to 2023). Life expectancy. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/life-expectancy/latest-release
