Indian Nationals Lead Australia's Permanent Residency Outcomes in 2024

By Vikrant Singh, June 16, 2025

Australia's latest migration statistics underscore India's significant contribution across permanent residency streams for the 2023-24 Migration Program. Indian nationals dominate as the leading recipients of permanent residency, particularly in the Skill stream, highlighting India's critical role in addressing Australia's skill shortages and economic growth.

Key Highlights

• Overall Dominance: India topped the list with a total of 49,814 permanent resident grants, significantly outpacing other countries.

• Skill Stream: Indian nationals secured an impressive 45,820 places, making up the largest national cohort within Australia's Skill stream.

• Family Stream: India also featured prominently, with 3,994 permanent residencies granted in the Family stream.

Comparative Data Tables

Top 5 Nationalities by Permanent Residency (Skill and Family Streams)

Country	Skill Stream	Family Stream	Total
India	45,820	3,994	49,814
China	11,520	10,284	21,804
Nepal	10,891	610	11,501
Philippines	8,178	3,744	11,922
United Kingdom	7,846	2,062	9,908

Historical Comparison: India's Permanent Residency Outcomes (2018-2024)

Year	Skill Stream	Family Stream	Total
2018-19	31,882	1,729	33,611
2019-20	24,472	1,226	25,698
2020-21	20,507	1,284	21,791
2021-22	22,874	1,450	24,324
2022-23	38,864	2,281	41,145
2023-24	45,820	3,994	49,814

This consistent growth emphasizes India's increasing prominence in Australia's immigration landscape, driven by strong educational credentials, robust professional experience, and family reunification aspirations.

Future Trends

Given this trajectory, India is expected to continue leading Australia's permanent residency migration, especially within skilled migration programs. Australia's reliance on Indian talent is likely to intensify, reflecting mutual benefits in economic collaboration and cultural exchange.

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