The Greater Geelong region has become the most popular destination among Australian promoters, after figures suggest it accounts for the largest share of net internal migration.

The latest Regional Moving Index (RMI) report shows that the larger Geelong local government areas had an internal net migration share of 9.3% in the 12 months from the March quarter, while the Sunshine Coast had a net net migration rate of 8.9%, which outperformed the charts in the previous two years.

These figures reflect the increase in metropolitan areas to regional movement, with capital relocations up nearly 11% in the previous quarter, 20.5% higher than the previous average.

RMI by Regional Australian Institute and Federal Bank And analyze the quarterly and yearly trends of people traveling to and from the Australian region.

Liz RitchieRAI's CEO said the data showed that "love" in the country's life with the region showed no signs of abating compared to the opposite direction, with 25% more romances from capital cities to the region.

The popularity of the Geelong region has increased with the popularity of Victoria throughout the region. The state captured 34% of all net inflows into Australia in the March 2025 quarter, which is greater than 28% in the March 2024 quarter.

Josh FosterThe acting general manager of the General Manager of the Regional and Agribusiness Banking Business of Commonwealth Bank said the figures show the vitality of Victoria.

Happily, population growth continues to benefit Australia’s regional economy as more and more people attract lifestyles and jobs outside of metropolitan areas.

Thanks to its idyllic location, established services and scope of employment opportunities, Greater Geelong has become a star performer. ”

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