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Indians become Australia’s largest migrant group, overtaking England for first time

International
Published on 1 May 2026
Indians become Australia’s largest migrant group, overtaking England for first time

Australia’s overseas born now make up 32%

Indians have become Australia’s largest migrant group for the first time, overtaking England as the leading overseas community. The change reflects shifting migration patterns, with overseas-born residents now accounting for 32% of Australia’s population. Indian-born numbers are growing rapidly, emerging as the fastest-growing major migrant group as migration policy debates intensify.

  • Indians surpass England as Australia’s largest migrant group
  • Overseas-born residents now reach 32% of the population
  • Indian-born community is the fastest-growing major migrant group
  • The demographic shift is fueling migration policy debate
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