Australian Net Internal Migration 1881-1911

Abstract

This note provides Census Enumeration Ratio estimates of net internal migration between the Australian States/Colonies over 1881-1891, 1891-1901 and 1901-1911. It is argued that the technique used is superior to alternative techniques, because it provides more accurate and more detailed estimates. The estimates indicate very high rates of net migration generally with the highest rates for (a) males, (b) for the cohorts aged 15-19 at the start of each period and (c) for migration to West Australia.