Australia is one of the most common overseas destinations for Nepali. It’s first choice for students and youngsters as a higher study destination. Many Nepalese living in Australia is primarily for study as they are on student visa. 

Nepalese community is one of the largest CALD communities in Australia, and fastest growing community having doubled population size since 2016. Census data shows a steady growth of Nepalese in Australia, there were 54,760 Nepalese born in Australia in 2016 and that number reached 122,506 in census 2021. Nepal born population in Australia has been increased 124% between 2016 to 2021.  

Nepalese in Australia
Nepalese in Sydney celebrating Nepali National Day Prithivi Jayanti


How many Nepalese are in Australia?


Based on 2021 Australian census there are 133,068 Nepali language speakers in Australia. Which is 114.6% increase from 62,004 in 2016 census. 
While talking Nepal born population in Australia is 122,506 recorded by the 2021 Australian census. And 21,466 second generation Nepalese in Australia with at least one parent born in Nepal. The sum of first generation Nepalese and second-generation Nepalese living in Australia would be 143,972.    

Why are there so many Nepalese in Australia?


Australia is most desired study and migration destination for Nepalese. Almost 20 thousand Nepalese youths and students make their ways to Australia for study and work purposes each year. As Australia has simplified and easy visa system along with affordable tuition fees and work rights for international students many students opt Study Australia as their career option. 
For Nepalese obtaining Australian student visa is easier than other developed countries. And, it does have permanent migration pathway for students and migrants easy to achieve. These are some of the major reason many Nepalese move to Australia. 

Where do most Nepali live in Australia?


As per census 2021, majority of Nepalese live in New South Wales. Western Sydney suburb Auburn is the suburb where most Nepali live. 4,972 Nepali speaking population is living in Auburn as per the census.   

Which suburb of Sydney is Nepalese?


Auburn, Hurstville, Strathfield, Rockdale, and Campsie are top five Australian suburbs with highest Nepali population. As many Nepalese live in these suburbs, there are many Nepali businesses has been established.   

Which state has the most Nepali?


New South Wales has the most Nepali population. According to 2021 census 64,946 Nepali are living in New South Wales. Among them 21.5% has Australian citizenship. 

How many Nepalese in Melbourne? 


As per 2021 census data, 20,154 Nepalese (born in Nepal) are living in Melbourne and Victoria. Among them 23.5% are Australian citizen and there are 6,585 Nepalese families in Melbourne and Victoria. 

Where do most Nepalese live in Melbourne?


Majority of Nepalese live in Glenroy of Melbourne. 1860 Nepali speaking population was recorded in the suburb during census 2021. After Glenroy Nepalese choose Reservoir, Broadmeadows, St Albans, Sunshine area to live. 

How many Nepalese live in Brisbane?


There are 6,459 Nepalese (Nepal born) live in Greater Brisbane area. 2,215 Nepalese families live in Brisbane among them 1,681 people obtained Australian citizenship.

How many Nepalese are there in Sydney?


Sydney is prime city for Nepalese living in Australia. This is major destination for Nepalese international students as well as skilled migrants. There are 59,055 Nepalese living in Greater Sydney area as per 2021 census data. Among them 32,773 male and 26,284 are female. 18,019 Nepalese family lives in greater Sydney region. Among them 13,149 Nepalese has Australian citizenship 

How much mortgage Nepalese has in Sydney? 


Sydney is one of the expensive cities in the world. Most of time it’s on top 10 list for most liveable city as well as expensive to rent or buy properties. Sydney is not only vibrant city but also expensive and city where people find hard to maintain mortgage. As per 2021 census calculation Nepalese living in Sydney has 2500 monthly median mortgage repayments. And the city has 420 Australian dollars weekly median rent.  

Who is the richest Nepali in Australia?


It is believed, Shesh Ghale is the richest Nepali (Nepal born) living in Australia with one billion plus dollars net worth. 

Which is the most influential Nepalese community media in Australia? 


There are couple of Nepalese community media in Australia. Among them NepaliPage is the largest Nepali community media with 300k plus direct member connection through. NepalTube is another influential Nepali Community Media has significant back home viewership. KBCKhabar, Anzkhabar, eNepal, Nepalese Australian also has good reach in Nepalese Australian Community.