Key Statistics

In August 2021, there were 1,639,000 temporary visa holders in Australia, made up of 1,614,000 temporary residents and 25,000 overseas visitors.

Of temporary residents:

– almost four out of five (79%) lived in capital cities

– almost two out of five (39%) had a Bachelor degree or higher

– the most common industry of employment was Food and Beverage Services (12%).

Source: Over-1.6-million-temporary-visa-holders-in-Australia-on-Census-night.pdf