A major survey into the experiences of Australian-born and immigrant Australians shows the country's Muslim communities are as diverse as the wider population.
But the report into social cohesion, called Australians Today, finds a negativity towards Muslims that is felt substantially across the communities.
Many Muslim participants also expressed concern about what they perceive as a media bias and the divisive character of Australia politics.
A substantial majority of Muslims said they feel a high level of identification with Australia.
More than 70 per cent of Muslim respondents indicated they felt a sense of belonging in Australia to a "great" or "moderate" extent. And three in four indicated they were satisfied with their lives in Australia.
But the survey found a distinct minority in the Muslim communities not so happy in their outlooks.
Asked a question about a sense of belonging, 14 per cent indicated they did not know or declined to answer.
