2013-2014 Country-wise summary of new citizens by conferral

[MysticRiver]

In 2013-14, 163,017 people became Australian citizens by conferral from at least 190 different countries. Below are the country-wise summary.

Former nationality	Persons	Per cent
India	27,827	17.1
United Kingdom	25,883	15.9
Philippines	11,628	7.1
South Africa	9,286	5.7
China, Peoples Republic of	9,203	5.6
New Zealand	5,361	3.3
Sri Lanka	3,957	2.4
Vietnam	3,514	2.2
Iraq	3,150	1.9
Ireland, Republic of	2,843	1.7
Other	60,365	37
Total	163,017	100

 

[Ravenisawesome]

Wow, these statistics are pretty interesting. I wouldn't mind possibly migrating to Australia at some point in my life, a few internet friends of mine live there currently. They seem to enjoy their time there, and most of them were born and raised in Australia.

 

[MysticRiver]

Wow, these statistics are pretty interesting. I wouldn't mind possibly migrating to Australia at some point in my life, a few internet friends of mine live there currently. They seem to enjoy their time there, and most of them were born and raised in Australia.

Any time you decide to start the process, feel free to ask any question here. Also you will find lots of useful information and the explanation of the requirements in Information & Processes section.

 

[Marcos Albuquerque]

Very interesting indeed!

I ask myself why people from UK (which I love by the way) decide to relocate to Australia? Maybe due the severe weather during winters?

 

[MysticRiver]

I don't think weather is the main issue. Winter in Australia is also extreme, specially on the south coast (where most of the people reside). May be lifestyle, but who knows .

 

[Marcos Albuquerque]

Thanks Mystic! Yeah, I cannot say by themselves but for me the main reasons are, as you said, the lifestyle (I'm surfer and Australia has many surfing spots, one of the best waves around the world ), safety and economic stability. Things that I don't have here in Brazil by the way..... but, other than that, I have always dreamed to live in Australia since I was a teenager! Hopefully the dream comes true next year.

 

[FizzyTidys]

By all means winter in Australia is warm comparing to weather in UK, where we get ~10 and they get low ~5s. Don't let me start with their cool summer. A summer with rare mid 20s in UK can't be called a summer. But yeah, it's better if we don't have to put up with ~40 in Oz. Nothing is perfect eh.

 

[MysticRiver]

Well, in Canberra, it went as below as -7 degree in July night last year, with below zero being a regular thing at night, let alone further southern region, like Tasmania. Though I am not much aware of UK weather, so not comparing .

But I agree, nothing's perfect, also every one has different reasons, liking and perspective.

 

[Marcos Albuquerque]

I agree with you guys, there is no such a perfect country. It is based in our likes and desires.