Melbourne's Irish migrant community has a long history in the state dating back to the founding of Victoria.
Irish migrants living in Melbourne love:
- the nearby countryside with surf beaches, ski fields and wine regions
- the extensive transport network in Melbourne
- the year-round sporting calendar which includes a public holiday for a horse race
- Melbourne's mild climate, with hot sunny summers and cool winters
- the abundance of European style architecture.
If you’re thinking about moving to Australia from Ireland, Melbourne could be the perfect home for you.
Melbourne's Irish community at a glance
18%
of Australia's Irish migrants choose to live in Melbourne (approx)
2,831
Irish people have migrated to Victoria in 2016-2021 (approx)
14,742
people born overseas live in Victoria
56%
of Irish migrants are families with children and 44% are families with no children
58% have Australian citizenship
Top occupations for Melbourne's Irish community
35.5%
Professionals
18.8%
Managers
15.2%
Technicians and trades workers
9.8%
Clerical and administrative workers
6.8%
Community and personal service workers
Popular regions for Melbourne's Irish 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 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.