Malayali Australians
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 78,738 (2021) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| State / Territory | |
| Victoria | 25,342 |
| New South Wales | 20,890 |
| Queensland | 13,003 |
| Western Australia | 9,697 |
| South Australia | 4,809 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 2,766 |
| Northern Territory | 1,601 |
| 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. The majority of this population had arrived in Australia after the year 2007.
The majority of this population is associated with 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.