South Sudanese Australians
Total population | |
---|---|
3,487 (by birth, 2011 Census) 4,825 (by ancestry, 2011 Census) | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Victoria | 1,118 |
Queensland | 715 |
New South Wales | 561 |
Western Australia | 489 |
Languages | |
Religion | |
Christianity |
South Sudanese Australians are people of South Sudanese ancestry or birth who live in Australia. Following South Sudan's independence in July 2011, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) included the country amongst the country of birth and ancestry options in the 2011 Census that took place in August.[1] This census recorded 3,487 people born in South Sudan in Australia. However, the ABS note that "South Sudan-born were previously included in the Census count of the Sudan-born, and this is highly likely with a large number in the 2011 Census". Of the 3,487, the largest number were living in the state of Victoria (1,118), followed by Queensland (715), then New South Wales (561) and Western Australia (489). A total of 4,825 people indicated that they were of partial or full South Sudanese ancestry.[2]
Notable South Sudanese Australians
- Deng Adel, basketballer
- Deng Adut, defence lawyer and New South Wales Australian of the Year for 2017
- Adut Akech, international fashion model (April 2018 Vogue Italia and May 2018 British Vogue cover model)
- Aliir Aliir, Australian rules footballer
- Kenny Athiu, association football player
- Bangs, hip hop artist
- Nagmeldin 'Peter' Bol, middle distance runner and Olympian
- Mabior Chol, Australian rules footballer
- Majak Daw, Australian rules footballer
- Ajak Deng, international fashion model (April 2016 Vogue Italia cover model)
- Joseph Deng, middle distance runner
- Majok Deng, basketballer
- Peter Deng, association football player
- Thomas Deng, association football player
- Yaya Deng, fashion model and film actress
- Jo Lual-Acuil Jr., basketballer
- Awer Mabil, association football player
- Abraham Majok, soccer player
- Ater Majok, basketballer
- Thon Maker, basketballer
- Mangok Mathiang, basketballer
- Kot Monoah, Melbourne lawyer,[3] from Oct 2015 chairman of the South Sudanese Community Association of Victoria,[4] previously community liaison officer.[5]
- Adau Mornyang, international fashion model
- Duckie Thot, international fashion model
- Ruon Tongyik, soccer player
- Reuben William, Australian rules footballer
- Akiima Yong, international fashion model (April 2018 Vogue Australia cover model)
- Friday Zico, South Sudanese international footballer
See also
References
- ↑ "South Sudan recognised on the Australian Census". Australian Bureau of Statistics. 5 August 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ↑ "Community Information Summary: South Sudan-born" (PDF). Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ↑ Lost Boy Found, by Margaret Simons, SBS
- ↑ Sudanese community seeks practical help to keep young engaged in education SMH
- ↑ Building trust and giving hope, SMH