Female population aged 18 and older

IBISWorld expects the female population aged 18 and older to climb by 2.2% during 2024-25, to reach 10,797,756 people. The growth rate of the female population aged 18 and over is projected to hike during the year, in line with Australia's total population growth. Net migration is expected to expand thanks to Australia's solid economy, safe environments and educational opportunities, which continue to attract many migrants. The federal government's immigration policies addressing skill shortages support population growth, including the female population aged 18 and older. Migration is a key contributor to growth in the lower age bracket of this demographic.

Over the past five years, the female population aged 18 and older has continued to expand. The main drivers of population growth for females in this age group are increasing life expectancy, net migration rates and the number of births 18 years prior. Over the past few years, global instability and climate change have encouraged people to reside in safer and more stable environments, strengthening Australia as an attractive destination for migrants. Increased migration has contributed to growth in the female population aged 18 and older. IBISWorld forecasts the female population aged 18 and older to mount at a compound annual rate of 1.5% through the end of 2024-25.