Demographic Shift: India Overtakes England as Australia's Top Migration Source

England has been overtaken as Australia's top overseas country of origin for the first time since records began. People born in India made up the largest proportion of those born overseas for the first time on record, narrowly edging out English-born residents in 2025.

The proportion of people born overseas in Australia is approaching the highest on record. Credit: olaser/Getty Images

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