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The number of Sinhala speakers living in Australia is increasing. Here is the latest census data

Sri Lankan-born and Sinhala-speaking population in Australia rises significantly

Sri Lankan Fans show their support during the Men's International Twenty20 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Melbourne Cricket Ground Source: Getty Images/ Quinn Rooney

The number of people born in Sri Lanka living in Australia is reported to be 131,904. This is according to data from the 2021 Census of Australia. Listen to the podcast for the more details on this


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By Madhura Seneviratne

Source: SBS




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