Total population | |
---|---|
4,061 (Kuwait-born) 577 (Kuwaiti ancestry) | |
Regions with significant populations | |
New South Wales | 1,873 |
Victoria | 1,180 |
Queensland | 382 |
Languages | |
Australian English · Arabic | |
Religion | |
Islam | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Arab Australians |
Kuwaiti Australians refers to Australians of Kuwaiti descent or Kuwait-born people who reside in Australia. According to Australia's 2011 Census there were a total of 4,061 Kuwait-born people in Australia, an increase of 41.2 per cent from the 2006 Census. The majority of Kuwaiti Australians are found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria. [1]
This article is about the demographic features of the population of Kuwait.
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