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Malayali Australians

Not to be confused with Malaysian Australians.
Malayali Australians
Total population
78,738 (2021)[1]
Regions with significant populations
State / Territory
Victoria25,342
New South Wales20,890
Queensland13,003
Western Australia9,697
South Australia4,809
Australian Capital Territory2,766
Northern Territory1,601
Tasmania615
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.

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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See also

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References

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