Bhutanese Australians
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 12,002 (2021)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Perth and Brisbane | |
| Languages | |
| Dzongkha, English | |
| Religion | |
| Buddhism Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Nepalese Australians[1] |
Bhutanese Australians are immigrants and expatriates from the country of Bhutan and their descendants.
History
[edit]Beginning in the 1960s, a number of Bhutanese officials came to Australia to receive education or training under the Colombo Plan.[2]
Since the re-opening of Australian borders after the COVID-19 pandemic, over 12,000 Bhutanese have immigrated to Australia. These immigrants have enrolled themselves in hospitality fields such as childcare. [3][4]
Bhutan has experienced a brain drain due to the exodus of young professionals and students from the country. [5]
Demographics
[edit]Perth has the largest Bhutanese population in Australia. As of 2022[update], Bhutan was the most common non-Australian country of birth for residents in the adjoining Perth suburbs of Osborne Park, Glendalough, and Wembley, with around 21 percent of Glendalough residents born in Bhutan.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2021 People in Australia who were born in Bhutan, Census Country of birth QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics".
- ^ "Bhutan-born Community Information Summary" (PDF). Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Qiu, Stella; Sharma, Gopal (28 July 2023). "Bhutan's jobs woes drive an exodus to Australia". Reuters. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "Bhutanese Youth Look to Australia for a Better Life". Voice of America. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Tobgay, Yedzin (19 October 2022). "The Paradox of Bhutan's Australian Dream". The Diplomat. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Chang, Charis; Macleod, Ken (17 October 2022). "How multicultural is your suburb?". SBS News. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
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