Colombian Australians

Colombian Australians (Spanish: colombianos australiano) are Australian citizens who trace their nationality or heritage from the South American nation of Colombia.

Colombian Australians
Total population
Colombian
11,318 (by birth, 2011 Census)[1]
10,193 (by ancestry, 2011 Census)[1]
Regions with significant populations
Sydney{{�}}Melbourne
Languages
Australian English, Spanish, Colombian Spanish
Religion
Predominately Roman Catholic. Other branches of Christianity (Protestant, Evangelical, Baptist, etc.)
Related ethnic groups
Spaniards, Mestizos, Afro-Colombians, Mulattos, Colombian people

Causes of migration

Economic problems and violence led to an emigration of Colombians to Australia in the 1980s. Colombians are one of the largest South American migrant groups to Australia. Like other South American immigrants and unlike Central American and Caribbean Hispanic immigrants, Colombians tend to come from urban areas.

Ethnic composition of Colombians in Australia
See also: Demographics of Colombia

Ethnically, Colombians are a diverse population including Colombians of Indigenous descent, Afro-Colombians, Colombians of European descent (mainly Spanish ancestry). However, most Colombians are mix of the three ethnicities.

Cultural traditions

The main musical interests are vallenato, salsa and cumbia, Mi hermano y yo Vallenato y Folclore is a traditional folk band that aims to share and preserve these interests in Australia. The vast majority of Colombians are Roman Catholic; younger Colombians are significantly more secular than the older generation. Colombian food is highly varied. Popular dishes are bandeja paisa, sancocho (stew), empanadas (meat-filled turnovers), pandebono (a type of cheese-bread), and arepa (corncake). Like most immigrants raised in Australia some children will seek Australian sports. Another popular pastime, especially among the older generation, is [[parqu�s]].

Notable people

See also

References
  1. "The Colombia-born Community". Australian Government, Department of Immigration and Border Protection. 19 November 2013. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
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