Dinka speakers’ population in Australia increased 30% in five years

According to the data released to SBS by ABS, many new communities in Australia have grown by a big margin. Five years, the Dinka speakers’ population across Australia was reported to be 9799 and is now increased by 2902 people. Even if some difficulties last year, the ABS still believe many people across Australia were counted. For Sudanese and South Sudanese people, in particular, the confusion about the country of birth is still a big issue which is not resolved in this census. As for the Dinka speakers, the population is scattered across Australian States and Territories.

Map of Australia with Dinka people Source: Ajak Deng Chiengkou

1. Victoria is the leading state with 4869 people who speak Dinka in their homes

2. The State of New South Wales has 2010 Dinka speakers

3. The State of Queensland with 1781

4. The State of South Australia with 1780

5. Western Australia is another populated State with 1600 Dinka speakers

6. The Australian Capital Territory has 537 Dinka speakers 

7. Tasmania State is a home to 11 Dinka speakers 

8. Northern Territory is home to 104 Dinka speakers 

Map of Australia with Dinka numbers Source: Ajak Deng Chiengkou