The business of the Australian Population Association is coordinated by the APA Council. Members of the Council hold office for two years, with elections held during an Annual General Meeting that is traditionally held as part of the biennial conference.
The current APA Council for the 2016-2017 term:
| President | A/Prof Ann Evans |
| Immediate Past President | Dr Alison Taylor |
| Secretary | Mr James O'Donnell |
| Treasurer | Dr Brian Houle |
| Journal Editor | Professor Santosh Jatrana |
| Vice-Presidents |
Ms Lisa Denny Dr Elin Charles-Edwards |
| Demoz Editor | Amina Keygan |
| Council Members | Denise Carlton |
| Dr Liz Allen | |
| A/Prof Fei Guo | |
| Dr Kate Golebiowska | |
| Mr Huw Brokensha |