Factsheet
Victoria Population
2025
Victoria (VIC) is Australia’s smallest mainland state but one of its most densely populated, with Melbourne as its capital and cultural heart. Established in 1851, Victoria is known for its dynamic arts and food scene, historic architecture, and diverse landscapes ranging from coastal beaches to alpine regions.
Key Figures
1.52
average number of babies per woman in Victoria
81.5 / 85.4
life expectancy for men and women in Victoria
+93,176
residents gained via net overseas migration over the last year
−2,318
residents lost via net interstate migration over the last year
7,053,100
estimated people currently residing in Victoria
Victoria 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
