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Take some time to learn more about Queensland’s cultural diversity. You might be surprised how diverse we are!

The stats…

At the time of the 2021 Census, Queenslanders spoke more than 180 overseas languages, held more than 110 religious beliefs and came from more than 220 countries and territories.

More than 1 in 5 Queenslanders were born overseas. Here are the top 10 overseas countries of birth:

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More than 1 in 10 Queenslanders spoke a language other than English at home. Here are the top 10 overseas languages we are speaking at home (other than English):

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Image of the Diversity figures snapshot flyer

Image of the Diversity figures snapshot flyer

Find out more about Queensland’s cultural diversity by checking out these handy resources.

The Diversity Figures Snapshot (PDF, 314.3KB) and accompanying Diversity Figures Report (PDF, 1.7MB) illustrate the unique features of Queensland’s culturally and linguistically diverse population including:

  • country of birth of overseas born people in Queensland
  • geographic distribution of Queensland's diverse population
  • language spoken other than English, and English proficiency
  • religious affiliation
  • ancestry of Queensland's population
  • education and employment characteristics.

Search Diversity Queensland is an online educational and engagement tool that features statistical information about Queensland's cultural diversity. This includes an ability to explore various aspects of your own community (local government area) such as ancestry, birthplace, religion and language.

Screenshot of the Search Diversity Queensland website

Screenshot of the Search Diversity Queensland website

SBS logo for Cultural Atlas.

Want to know more about specific cultures in Queensland?

Check out the SBS Cultural Atlas which is an educational resource providing comprehensive information on the cultural background of Australia’s migrant populations.

To get you started, here’s some links to common cultural groups in Queensland…

Take a look at how immigration changed Australia …

This interactive graphic illustrates how immigration policies and historical events, from the first world war to the Covid-19 pandemic, have changed the make-up of Australia since federation.