As of 2024, there were a total of over *** thousand Indians living in Australia. Out of this population, ****** belonged to the Persons of Indian Origin category.

In financial year 2023, it is estimated that almost 93 thousand more Indians migrated to Australia than emigrated, This marked the highest net overseas migration from India within the measured period.

In 2021, there were over 26 thousand Indian nationals with permanent residence in Australia. Out of this, 49 percent were women. After peaking in 2017, the number of Indians with permanent residency declined. Australia is one of the leading countries hosting migrants from India.

Migrants from the United Kingdom have long been Australia’s primary immigrant group and in 2023 there were roughly 960 thousand English-born people living in Australia. India and China held second and third place respectively with regard to Australia’s foreign-born population. The relative dominance of Asian countries in the list of top ten foreign-born residents of Australia represents a significant shift in Australia’s immigration patterns over the past few decades. Where European-born migrants had previously overshadowed other migrant groups, Australian migration figures are now showing greater migration numbers from neighboring countries in Asia and the Pacific. A history of migration Australia is often referred to as an ‘immigrant nation’, alongside the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. Before the Second World War, migrants to Australia were almost exclusively from the UK, however after 1945, Australia’s immigration policy was broadened to attract economic migrants and temporary skilled migrants. These policy changes saw and increase in immigrants particularly from Greece and Italy. Today, Australia maintains its status as an ‘’Immigrant nation’’, with almost 30 percent of the population born overseas and around 50 percent of the population having both that were born overseas. Australian visas The Australian immigration program has two main categories of visa, permanent and temporary. The permanent visa category offers three primary pathways: skilled, family and humanitarian. The skilled visa category is by far the most common, with more than a million permanent migrants living in Australia on this visa category at the last Australian census in 2021. Of the temporary visa categories, the higher education visa is the most popular, exceeding 180 thousand arrivals in 2023.

Number of Overseas Indian Students: Destination: Australia data was reported at 25,562.000 Person in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 16,150.000 Person for 2013. Number of Overseas Indian Students: Destination: Australia data is updated yearly, averaging 16,150.000 Person from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2014, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26,573.000 Person in 2009 and a record low of 3,697.000 Person in 1999. Number of Overseas Indian Students: Destination: Australia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDE001: Memo Items: Major Destinations of Overseas Indian Students.

In 2023, over two thousand Indian nationals applied for asylum in Australia. The number increased significantly from the previous year. The number peaked in 2019 during the recorded period.

India Number of Registered Company: At Work: Foreign: Australia data was reported at 49.000 Unit in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 50.000 Unit for 2017. India Number of Registered Company: At Work: Foreign: Australia data is updated yearly, averaging 54.000 Unit from Mar 2005 (Median) to 2018, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.000 Unit in 2008 and a record low of 20.000 Unit in 2014. India Number of Registered Company: At Work: Foreign: Australia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Investment – Table IN.OC005: Registered Company: At Work: Foreign: by Country.

India IHIS: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: One-Star: Australia data was reported at 3.700 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.500 % for 2016. India IHIS: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: One-Star: Australia data is updated yearly, averaging 3.850 % from Mar 2000 (Median) to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.300 % in 2001 and a record low of 2.400 % in 2004. India IHIS: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: One-Star: Australia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Hotel Sector – Table IN.QHB015: Indian Hotel Industry Survey: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: by Major Countries.

833 India import shipment records of Number from Australia with prices, volume & current Buyer’s suppliers relationships based on actual India import trade database.

As of June 2021, approximately ***** thousand Indian students were enrolled in the Australian higher education sector. There has been a decline in total international student enrollments across Australian institutions compared to previous years due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Australia data was reported at 1,938.910 INR mn in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,967.010 INR mn for 2017. India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Australia data is updated yearly, averaging 1,941.600 INR mn from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2018, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,862.160 INR mn in 2015 and a record low of 260.630 INR mn in 2005. India Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Australia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.OA022: Foreign Direct Investment: Inflow: Annual: by Country.

The number of Indian student enrollments as of June 2021 reached approximately *** thousand across Australian educational institutions. There has been a decline in total international student enrollments across Australian institutions compared to previous years due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Indians departing to Australia accounted for approximately 489 thousand during 2022. Majority of Indians traveled to Australia in 2022 among Australasian countries, followed by New Zealand with nearly 56 thousand departures.

India IHIS: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: Two-Star: Australia data was reported at 3.400 % in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.400 % for 2016. India IHIS: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: Two-Star: Australia data is updated yearly, averaging 3.400 % from Mar 2000 (Median) to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.400 % in 2002 and a record low of 2.800 % in 2010. India IHIS: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: Two-Star: Australia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Hotel Sector – Table IN.QHB015: Indian Hotel Industry Survey: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: by Major Countries.

In financial year 2023, it was estimated that 64.32 thousand more Chinese migrated to Australia than emigrated. This marked a significant increase in Chinese net migration compared to 14.72 thousand people in the previous financial year.

The Chinese community in Australia

Chinese migration to Australia dates back to the Australian gold rush of the 1850s and 60s, however, exclusionary migration policies up until the 1970’s restricted migration from China for some time. Since then, immigration from China has increased steadily and Chinese migrants now represent Australia’s third largest migrant group after the UK and India. The 2016 Australian census showed that Mandarin was the second most common language spoken at home in Australia, and Cantonese came in fourth. The Australian Chinese community also includes a significant proportion of the international students from China choosing to study in Australia.

Chinese investment in Australia

Although foreign investment in Australia still comes primarily from its traditional trade partners, the United States and the United Kingdom, Chinese investment has been increasing in recent years. The bulk of Chinese investment in Australia goes toward commercial real estate and agribusiness. In New South Wales alone, real estate investment from China totaled almost 1.25 billion Australian dollars, which accounted for around a half of all Chinese real estate investment in the country. By comparison, in 2019 the import value of Australian food products to China displayed yet another year on year increase, totaling more than two billion U.S. dollars.

India IHIS: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: 50 to 150 Rooms: Australia data was reported at 2.800 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.500 % for 2017. India IHIS: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: 50 to 150 Rooms: Australia data is updated yearly, averaging 3.200 % from Mar 2000 (Median) to 2018, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.500 % in 2017 and a record low of 2.800 % in 2018. India IHIS: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: 50 to 150 Rooms: Australia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Hotel Sector – Table IN.QHB015: Indian Hotel Industry Survey: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: by Major Countries.

This statistic shows the share of ethnic groups in Australia in the total population. 33 percent of the total population of Australia are english.

Australia’s population

Australia’s ethnic diversity can be attributed to their history and location. The country’s colonization from Europeans is a significant reason for the majority of its population being Caucasian. Additionally, being that Australia is one of the most developed countries closest to Eastern Asia; its Asian population comes as no surprise.

Australia is one of the world’s most developed countries, often earning recognition as one of the world’s economical leaders. With a more recent economic boom, Australia has become an attractive country for students and workers alike, who seek an opportunity to improve their lifestyle. Over the past decade, Australia’s population has slowly increased and is expected to continue to do so over the next several years. A beautiful landscape, many work opportunities and a high quality of life helped play a role in the country’s development. In 2011, Australia was considered to have one of the highest life expectancies in the world, with the average Australian living to approximately 82 years of age.

From an employment standpoint, Australia has maintained a rather low employment rate compared to many other developed countries. After experiencing a significant jump in unemployment in 2009, primarily due to the world economic crisis, Australia has been able to remain stable and slightly increase employment year-over-year.

In 2023, over 216 thousand Indians renounced their citizenship. This was a decline from the previous which recorded the highest number of passports relinquished. The number of people giving up their Indian citizenship has significantly increased since 2020. Most became citizens of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.

India IHIS: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: Heritage: Australia data was reported at 10.300 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.000 % for 2017. India IHIS: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: Heritage: Australia data is updated yearly, averaging 4.500 % from Mar 2000 (Median) to 2018, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.300 % in 2018 and a record low of 3.100 % in 2001. India IHIS: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: Heritage: Australia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Hotel Sector – Table IN.QHB015: Indian Hotel Industry Survey: Percentage of Hotel Guest Arrivals: by Major Countries.

In 2024, over ******* students emigrated from India to study abroad. The number of students emigrating from India was the highest in 2023. The number of students going abroad declined drastically during the pandemic, however, with the opening of international borders there was an uptick in the number of students going abroad for education. Why are Indian students pursuing foreign education? English-speaking countries like the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland are most preferred by Indian students. The countries also have top-tier universities, specialized courses, and better post-study work opportunities. The easy availability of educational loans and increasing scholarship options are some of the reasons that influence Indian students to pursue foreign education. Which foreign study programs are popular? Indian students predominantly prefer enrolling in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. Postgraduate management courses also have a steady following among Indian students. The pursuit of medical education in foreign countries is increasingly becoming popular among Indian students due to the limited availability of seats in Indian medical colleges. Key destinations for medical degrees include Russia, Georgia, China, and Kazakhstan among others.