South Sudanese Australians are people of South Sudanese ancestry or birth who live in Australia.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 8,255 (by birth, 2021 census) 14,273 (by ancestry, 2021 Census) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Victoria | 2,750 (by birth, 2016 census) |
| Queensland | 1,430 (by birth, 2016 census) |
| Western Australia | 1,201 (by birth, 2016 census) |
| New South Wales | 977 (by birth, 2016 census) |
| Languages | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, traditional African religions, Islam | |
Demographics
editFollowing 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]
The 2016 census recorded 7,699 South Sudan-born people in Australia, with 2,750 living in Victoria, 1,430 in Queensland and 1,201 in Western Australia. 10,755 people indicated that they had partial or full South Sudanese ancestry.[3]
The 2021 census recorded 8,255 people born in South Sudan.[4] 14,273 people indicated that they had South Sudanese ancestry.[5]
Notable South Sudanese Australians
edit- Aweng Ade-Chuol, fashion model
- 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)
- Leek Aleer, Australian rules footballer
- Mac Andrew, Australian rules footballer
- DyspOra, Adelaide hip hop artist, poet, activist
- Aliir Aliir, Australian rules footballer
- Kenny Athiu, soccer player
- Bangs, hip hop artist
- Nagmeldin 'Peter' Bol, middle-distance runner and Olympian
- Elijah Buol, lawyer, criminologist and community advocate, 2019 winner of Queensland Local Hero of the Year 2019 Award and Order of Australia medal.[6][7]
- Mabior Chol, Australian rules footballer
- Akec Makur Chuot, Australian rules footballer
- Majak Daw, Australian rules footballer
- Ajak Deng, Australian fashion model (April 2016 Vogue Italia cover model)
- Joseph Deng, middle-distance runner
- Majok Deng, basketballer
- Peter Deng, soccer player
- Thomas Deng, soccer player
- Martin Frederick, Australian rules footballer
- Michael Frederick, Australian rules footballer
- Changkuoth Jiath, Australian rules footballer
- Dor Jok, soccer player
- Tom Jok, Australian rules footballer
- Gordon Koang, blind popular musician[8][9]
- Subah Koj, Australian fashion model, one of the first two South Sudanese-Australians to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
- Alou Kuol, soccer player
- Garang Kuol, soccer player
- Jo Lual-Acuil Jr., basketballer
- Awer Mabil, soccer player
- Abraham Majok, soccer player
- Ater Majok, basketballer
- Thon Maker, basketballer
- Mangok Mathiang, basketballer
- Majak Mawith, soccer player
- Kot Monoah, Melbourne lawyer,[10] from Oct 2015 chairman of the South Sudanese Community Association of Victoria,[11] previously community liaison officer.[12]
- Jackson Morgan, soccer player
- Adau Mornyang, international fashion model
- Bigoa Nyuon, Australian rules footballer
- Nyadol Nyuon, lawyer and human rights advocate
- Duop Reath, basketballer
- Duckie Thot, Australian fashion model, one of the first two South Sudanese-Australians to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
- Ruon Tongyik, soccer player
- Reuben William, Australian rules footballer
- Kusini Yengi, soccer player
- Tete Yengi, soccer player
- Akiima Yong, Australian fashion model (April 2018 Vogue Australia cover model)
- Valentino Yuel, soccer player
- Friday Zico, South Sudanese international soccer player
See also
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References
edit- ^ "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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 May 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ "South Sudan-born Community Information Summary" (PDF). Department of Home Affairs. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "People in Australia who were born in South Sudan". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Table 4. Ancestry by state and territory". Australian Bureau of Statistics. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ Washington, Jessica (26 January 2019). "Australia Day Honours: The refugee lawyer empowering African youth". SBS News. Archived from the original on 25 January 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- ^ "Mr Elijah Buol". Australian of the Year Awards. January 2019. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ Buckley, Nick (4 September 2019). "How a South-Sudanese superstar found home in Australia with the help of an indie-punk label". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- ^ Donoughue, Paul (19 November 2019). "South Sudan's 'king of music' finds a home in Australia". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ 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
External links
edit- Jimma, Natal (12 July 2020). "South Sudanese refugees on the challenges of making a new life in Australia". ABC News (Radio Melbourne). Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- Sudanese Stories An oral history project recording the migration journeys and settlement experiences of southern Sudanese refugees now living in Blacktown, Western Sydney.