Nigerian Australian
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 4,519 Nigerian-born | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Sydney | |
| Languages | |
| English, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| African Australian |
Nigerian Australians are Australian citizens and residents of Nigerian origin and descent. The Nigerian-born form one of the fastest-growing migrant groups in Australia.[1]
Background
The Nigerian population in Australia has been increasing rapidly. The 2011 Census noted there are 4,519 Nigerian-born people in Australia. [2] The population almost doubled since the previous census in 2006.[3] The vast majority are skilled and educated, with 82.4% of the Nigerian-born aged 15 years and over possessing higher non-school qualifications, compared to 55.9% of the Australian population. [4]
Population distribution
One third of Nigerians in Australia live in Sydney, and one quarter reside in Melbourne.[5] Half of Australia’s Igbo-speakers live in Sydney.[6][7]
Notable Nigerian Australians
- Francis Awaritefe - soccer player
- Liz Cambage - WNBA basketball player for Tulsa Shock
- Bernie Ibini-Isei - soccer player for Central Coast Mariners
- Owen Odigie - NBL basketball player for Melbourne Tigers[8]
- Jamal Idris - rugby league player for Penrith Panthers
- Daine Laurie - rugby league player for Wests Tigers and Penrith Panthers
- Timomatic - singer
- Joel Wilkinson - Australian rules footballer for Gold Coast Football Club
References
- ↑ http://blog.id.com.au/2012/australian-census-2011/2011-census-australias-changing-multicultural-mix/
- ↑ "Community Information Summary: Nigeria-born". Department of Immigration & Citizenship.
- ↑ http://blog.id.com.au/2012/australian-census-2011/2011-census-australias-changing-multicultural-mix/
- ↑ "Community Information Summary: Nigeria-born". Department of Immigration & Citizenship.
- ↑ "Community Information Summary: Nigeria-born". Department of Immigration & Citizenship.
- ↑ "20680-Language Spoken at Home (full classification list) by Sex - Sydney". Australian Census 2006.
- ↑ "20680-Language Spoken at Home (full classification list) by Sex - Australia". Australian Census 2006.
- ↑ http://www.tigers.com.au/article/id/1ms6x9st1iy2k1h74xez61cemv
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