Malayali Australians

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Malayali Australians
Total population
78,738 (2021) [1]
Regions with significant populations
State / Territory
Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Victoria 25,342
Flag of New South Wales.svg New South Wales 20,890
Flag of Queensland.svg Queensland 13,003
Flag of Western Australia.svg Western Australia 9,697
Flag of South Australia.svg South Australia 4,809
Flag of the Australian Capital Territory.svg Australian Capital Territory 2,766
Flag of the Northern Territory.svg Northern Territory 1,601
Flag of Tasmania.svg Tasmania 615
Languages
English, Malayalam
Religion
Christianity, Hinduism, Unaffiliated, Islam
Related ethnic groups
Indo-Australians

Malayali Australians (Malayalee Australian) are Australians whose ancestors, or themselves, identify as ethnic Malayalis (also called Keralites) and speak Malayalam. Malayali Australians constitute one group of Indian Australians. Malayalis originate from the South Indian state of Kerala, and are one of the fastest-growing populations in Australia with 78,738 speakers as per the 2021 census. [1] Most of this population had arrived in Australia after the year 2007.

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Most this population is in the 25-39 year age cohort (53%), and the estimated average age of this population is approximately 32 years. Both genders are well represented, with more males (52%) than females (48%). A vast majority of this population over the age of 15 are married (71%), followed by people who have never married (11%). More than two-thirds of this population has indicated an affiliation with Christianity, and this is followed by almost a quarter of this population indicating an affiliation with Hinduism. There is also a growing number of people who have no religious affiliation. The population is well represented across different income groups, and the estimated average individual income is $45,000 per annum. Almost a quarter of this population indicated that they are Australian citizens.

Notable Malayali Australians

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References

  1. 1 2 "SBS Census Explorer: How diverse is your community?". Archived from the original on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2025.

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