Migrants
According to Homeaffairs, At the end of June 2018, 650,700 Chinese-born people were living in Australia, more than twice the number at 30 June 2008. The People's Republic of China (China) is the second largest migrant community in Australia, equivalent to 8.9 per cent of Australia's overseas-born population and 2.6 per cent of Australia's total population.
Below are some Intresting facts and information about this topic:
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The median age of 33.8 years was 3.5 years below compared to that of the general population.
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Females outnumbered males | 55.5 per cent compared with 44.5 per cent.
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Chinese Born Migrants are choosing to live in Urban areas and main poulation centers like Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
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Chinese investors are choosing to invest in properties and businsesses that are close to gold spots like the gold coast & The great barrier reef.
Data
Below is a range of different data graphs collected by homeaffairs about Chinese Migrants:
These tables and graphs show how individuals migrated to Australia and the amount of people that migrated, Skilled migration ( Points tested / Non Tested) & some statistics on when they travelled and the growth of Migrants from China to Australia.
Social Contributions
Migrants bring with them alot of traditions and culture that they value.
Some ways Migrants contribute to the socitey is via :
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Food - Chinese Migrants and Communites setup various types of stalls and markets, ChinaTown's are especially famous all around the world and are always crowded from people who like or want to try chinese food and the culture, This brings in a lot of economic and social benefit's to the nation's economy
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Art - Ceramics and Sculpture carvings are two jewels of traditional Chinese culture. Chinese Creative art, entertainment and culture brings a cultural influence that is far greater than any other.
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Culture - Chinese migrants bring a lot of their culturs and traditional values when they migrate to a foreign land, some of their preserved culture that they celebrate all around the world are festivals like the Chinese new year, Lunar Festival & moon festival. This is how they preserve culture.
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Techinical Aspect - China is developing into a major super power on a global stage and this is partly due to their technological advancements that are bar beyond advanced than the standards, Chinese students bring their knowledge and when they choose to stay in Australia they contribute that to the society.
