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Regional Migration Boom in Australia: A Look at 2022-23 Numbers.

By Jessica Thakur, April 12 2024


Australia's regional areas are experiencing a significant surge in skilled migration, with a dramatic increase in the number of regional visa places delivered in 2022-23. This blog post dives into the data and explores the trends shaping this migration movement.

Surge in Regional Visa Places:

The Australian government issued a whopping 33,944 regional visa places in 2022-23, representing a staggering 86.3% increase compared to the 18,223 places delivered in the previous year. This significant rise highlights the government's focus on attracting skilled professionals to regional areas to address critical skill shortages and boost regional economies.

Top Origin Countries:

While immigrants from various countries contribute to regional migration, nationals from three countries stand out:

  • India: Holding the top spot, India accounted for 12,192 places (35.9%), demonstrating a strong interest in Australian regional opportunities.

  • Nepal: Ranking second, Nepal contributed 4,380 places (12.9%), marking a significant presence in regional migration.

  • Philippines: Coming in at number three, the Philippines sent 3,098 individuals (9.1%) to regional Australia.

Driving the Increase:

Interestingly, the increase in regional visa places can be largely attributed to the same top three countries:

  • India: Leading the pack again, India saw a surge of 6,261 places (105.6% increase) compared to 2021-22.

  • Nepal: Nepal experienced a notable rise of 1,908 places (77.2% increase) from the previous year.

  • Philippines: The Philippines witnessed a significant jump of 1,640 places (112.5% increase) compared to 2021-22.

The data also reveals a noteworthy increase from the People's Republic of China, with 1,156 additional places (121.7% increase) in 2022-23.

Occupations in Demand:

The data offers a glimpse into the occupations attracting the most regional visa grants. Among primary applicants (the main visa holder), the top three nominated professions were:

  • Accountants: Ranking first with 2,971 places (20.0%), accountants continue to be in high demand across regional Australia.

  • Chefs: Skilled chefs secured 983 places (6.6%), highlighting the need for culinary talent in regional areas.

  • Motor Mechanics: Motor mechanics filled 579 places (3.9%), indicating a demand for skilled professionals in the automotive industry.

Conclusion:

The 2022-23 data paints a clear picture of Australia's booming regional migration. With a significant increase in visa places delivered and a focus on attracting skilled professionals from specific countries and occupations, the government's strategy seems to be bearing fruit. This trend is expected to continue, shaping the demographics and workforce of regional Australia in the years to come.

Table: Regional Migration: 2022-23 vs. 2021-22

Category

2022-23

2021-22

Increase (2022-23)

Percentage Increase

Total Regional Places Delivered

33,944

18,223

15,721

86.3%

Top 3 Origin Countries (Total Places)





1. India

12,192 (35.9%)

5,931 (32.5%)

6,261

105.6%

2. Nepal

4,380 (12.9%)

2,472 (13.6%)

1,908

77.2%

3. Philippines

3,098 (9.1%)

1,458 (8.0%)

1,640

112.5%

Top 3 Origin Countries (Increase)





1. India

+6,261




2. Nepal

+1,908




3. Philippines

+1,640





 



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