Australian Migration Data: Historical and Current Trends
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Description
This dataset includes nine CSV files used to create visualizations on migration trends in Australia. It offers both historical and current migration statistics, with a focus on countering biased narratives in mainstream discussions about immigration.
Sourced from reputable Australian government agencies like the ABS, the data covers various aspects of Australia’s population and migration, from convict transportation to recent overseas migration patterns. By combining historical and contemporary data, the visualizations highlight how migration has shaped Australia's demographic landscape.
The goal of this collection is to challenge the misinformed and biased discussions about immigration often seen in the media, politics, and social media, encouraging readers to critically reassess their beliefs and consider whether they are based on evidence or prejudice.
Files
1901_Australian_Migrant_Arrivals_Sankey.csv
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References
- ABS. (2024). Australia's population by country of birth, Latest release. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved from https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/australias-population-country-birth/latest-release
- ABS. (2006). Australian historical population statistics, 2006 (Cat. No. 3105.0.65.001) [Excel file]. Australian Bureau of Statistics. https://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/DetailsPage/3105.0.65.0012006?OpenDocument
- ABS. (n.d.). ABS data explorer: Overseas migration data [CSV file]. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved February 2, 2025, from https://dataexplorer.abs.gov.au/vis?fs[0]=People%2C1%7CPopulation%23POPULATION%23%7COverseas%20Migration%23OVERSEAS_MIGRATION%23&pg=0&fc=People&bp=true&snb=6&df[ds]=PEOPLE_TOPICS&df[id]=OMAD_VISA&df[ag]=ABS&df[vs]=1.0.0&dq=M1..AUS.A&pd=2016%2C&to[TIME_PERIOD]=false&ly[cl]=TIME_PERIOD&ly[rw]=VISA
- ABS. (n.d.). ABS data explorer: Overseas migration data [CSV file]. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved February 12, 2025, from https://dataexplorer.abs.gov.au/vis?fs[0]=People%2C1%7CPopulation%23POPULATION%23%7COverseas%20Migration%23OVERSEAS_MIGRATION%23&pg=0&fc=People&bp=true&snb=6&df[ds]=PEOPLE_TOPICS&df[id]=OMAD_VISA&df[ag]=ABS&df[vs]=1.0.0&dq=M1.1010%2B25%2B24%2B23%2B22.AUS.A&pd=2023%2C&to[TIME_PERIOD]=false&ly[cl]=VISA&ly[rw]=TIME_PERIOD
- ABS. (2024). Australia's population by country of birth, Latest release. Australian Bureau of Statistics. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/australias-population-country-birth/latest-release
- National Housing Supply and Affordability Council. (2024). State of the housing system 2024. https://nhsac.gov.au/sites/nhsac.gov.au/files/2024-05/state-of-the-housing-system-2024.pdf
- ABS. (2024). Prisoner characteristics, Australia (Tables 1 to 13) [Excel file]. Australian Bureau of Statistics. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/crime-and-justice/prisoners-australia/latest-release
- Institute for Economics and Peace. (2024). Global Peace Index 2024. Institute for Economics and Peace. https://www.economicsandpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GPI-2024-web.pdf
- Migration Museum. (n.d.). Were your ancestors transported to Australia as convicts? Migration Museum. Retrieved February 22, 2025, from https://www.migrationmuseum.org/were-your-ancestors-transported-to-australia-as-convicts/
- Ipsos. (2023, December). Perils of perception: Prejudice & conspiracy theories. Ipsos. https://www.ipsos.com/sites/default/files/ct/news/documents/2023-12/ipsos-perils-perception-prejudice-conspiracy-theories-december-2023.pdf