India Soon to Surpass UK as Largest Migrant Community in Australia: ABS
The latest data from the ABS shows that in 2025 there were 963,560 migrants from the UK, and 916,330 from India.
A young boy enjoys the Diwali light show put on by residents of Phantom Street, Nirimba Fields in western Sydney on Nov. 1, 2024. Brook Mitchell/Getty Images
Australia’s population is now more multicultural than ever, with over 8.6 million residents born overseas—about 31.5 percent of the total population.
The biggest surge came from India, which is expected to surpass the UK as the top country of birth for migrants later this year.
Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
