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Chinese migrants have been arriving in Victoria since the gold rush of the 1850s. They are now a big part of Melbourne’s growing population, so much so that the number of Chinese-born migrants living in Melbourne has more than doubled since 2001.

Melbourne’s Chinese community love:

  • Glen Waverley and Box Hill for its excellent schools and transport links, as well as its karaoke lounges and Asian restaurants
  • Chinese New Year celebrations with parades and events throughout the city and suburban Melbourne
  • China Town, the second longest continuous Chinese settlement in the western world, in Melbourne’s centre for its great dining options and its Chinese Museum
  • Springvale market with its diverse fresh produce and Asian stores
  • Melbourne’s green parklands, fresh air, beaches, fashion, shopping, and the local Mahjong clubs and temples.

If you’re thinking about migrating to Australia from China, Melbourne could be the perfect home for you.

Melbourne's Chinese community at a glance

30%
of Australia's Chinese migrants choose to live in Melbourne (approx)
46,581
Chinese people have migrated to Victoria in 2016-2021
166,023
people born overseas live in Victoria
65%
of Chinese migrants are families with children and 34% are families with no children (approx)
37% have Australian citizenship (approx)

Top occupations for Melbourne’s Chinese community

31.1%
Professionals
15.2%
Managers
11.1%
Clerical and administrative workers
10%
Technicians and trade workers
9.6%
Sales workers

Popular regions for Melbourne's Chinese community

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The information above is based on the latest Australian Census data on Tuesday 10 August 2021. The census occurs every 5 years. The information will be updated following the next census in 2026.

To learn more about Victoria’s Chinese and other multicultural communities, visit Community Profiles.

To read about people who moved to Victoria through Victoria's skilled visa nomination program and changed their lives, visit Migrant Stories.

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