The population of South Australia was 1,618,200 at 31 March 2009, an increase of 18,600 persons (1.2%) since 2008. Nationally the rise of 21,779,100 at 31 March 2009 was an increase of 439,100 persons (2.1%).

The largest percentage increase was Outer Adelaide (2.0%) followed by Adelaide (1.1%).

South Australia recorded a natural increase (i.e. the net of births and deaths) of 7,048 persons. Net overseas migration provided a gain of 16,536 persons in the same period while net interstate migration realised a loss of 4,988 persons.

Over the past 12 months Australia recorded a natural increase in population of 160,822 persons; net overseas migration resulted in a gain of 278,239 people

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