Strategy at a glance
Our vision
A sustainably growing population that supports a healthy economy and thriving communities.
Our goal
To return the population growth rate to the historical long-run average of 1.4 per cent, from the recent low growth path of 0.6 per cent.
Our approach
- Evidence based strategy using more than 12 years of research
- 12 years of research
- Working with key stakeholders to continuously improve our Strategy and Action Plans – no one can do this alone
- Underpinning the Northern Territory
- Population Growth Strategy 2018-2028 with annual Action Plans
- Investing in jobs
- Investing in community and our kids
- Investing in the bush
- Providing stable government
Our key objectives
- Attract specific population segments to move to the Territory
- Encourage those that live here to stay for the longer term
Why is this important?
- The Northern Territory’s population growth has been slowing
- There have been 21 consecutive quarters of net negative interstate migration
- Population growth for the Territory means a more diversified economy less reliant on ‘that next big thing’
- More people is more jobs, more investment, more entrepreneurs and better services for Territorians
Strategic focus areas - How we will achieve our key objectives
- Telling the modern Territory story
- Attracting investment and creating jobs
- Attracting and retaining migrants
- Enhancing liveability
- Understanding the drivers of population change
Download the complete
Population Growth Strategy
2018-28 PDF (12.5 MB)