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Who did we survey?
We surveyed more than 1200 Chinese-Australians at the end of 2022 to better understand their life in Australia, how they consume news and information, and how they view the wider world. The survey finds a diverse range of experiences and views across Chinese-Australian communities.
Key Finding
68%
of all Chinese-Australians live in Sydney or Melbourne
45% of Chinese-Australians were born in China, and 15% in Australia.
Mainland China
45%
Australia
15%
Hong Kong
12%
Malaysia
10%
Taiwan
5%
Around seven in ten Chinese-Australians migrated in the last two decades.
QUESTION In what year did you first arrive in Australia to live here for one year or more?
Nearly eight in ten Chinese-Australians are Australian citizens or permanent residents.
QUESTION Do you hold any of the following?
The majority of Chinese-Australians live in urban areas, with the largest populations located in Sydney and Melbourne.
Chinese-Australians are on average younger than the broader Australian population.
QUESTION How old are you?
A broad range of political views exists across Chinese-Australian communities.
QUESTION Which one of the following political parties do you personally feel closest to?
Chinese-Australians are highly educated compared to Australians overall, with more than half holding a university degree.
QUESTION What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Comparisons to the broader Australian population in this section are drawn
from the 2022 Lowy Institute Poll,
based on ABS population data.