Samoan Australians
Tagata Sāmoa i Ausetalia (Samoan) | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| 98,029 (2021) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne | |
| Languages | |
| Australian English, Samoan | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, Polytheism, Irreligion | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Polynesians |
Samoan Australians refers to Australian citizens or residents who are of ethnic Samoan descent or people born in Samoa but grew up in Australia. However, there are many New Zealand-born Samoans living in Australia, known as Samoan New Zealand Australians. Most Samoans in Australia live in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Most people of Samoan heritage speak Samoan as their first language.[1]
History
After Christian missionaries from Australia began visiting Samoa in 1857, Samoan ministers began traveling to Australia for more training and to find work. However, Samoan and other non-European immigration to Australia was halted due to the White Australia policy in 1901. The next significant wave of Samoans to move to Australia was in the 1970s, where Samoans participated in educational programs sponsored by the Australian Government.[2]
Demographics
According to the 2006 Australian census, 15,244 Australians were born in Samoa and 193 in American Samoa
Notable people
See also
References
- ^ a b "Profile.id - Multicultural NSW".
- ^ "History of immigration from Samoa". Museum Victoria. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- 2006 census. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 June 2008. Total count of persons: 19,855,288.
- 2006 census. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 June 2008. Total responses: 25,451,383 for total count of persons: 19,855,288.
- ^ "Samoans in Australia". Cultural Atlas. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- ^ Batley, James (27 September 2017). "What does the 2016 census reveal about Pacific Islands communities in Australia?". Development Policy Centre. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
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