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Poppy Johnston

Population growth to ease as migration levels normalise

Australia's population is tipped to his 29.8 million by 2030/31. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Migration levels are expected to return to pre-pandemic trends over the next couple of years after the COVID-19 catch-up wears off.

Net overseas migration is forecasts to hit 510,000 in 2022/23, based on the annual update from the Centre of Population, before moderating to 375,000 in 2023/24.

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