The Sri Lankan-born population in Australia has grown to an estimated 184,800 by mid-2025, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

This marks an increase from 172,800 in June 2024 and 158,300 in June 2023, reflecting continued post-pandemic migration trends.

Sri Lanka now ranks among the top 10 overseas-born populations in Australia, remaining just ahead of Malaysia-born residents and other migrant communities.

Over the past decade, the Sri Lankan-born population has risen significantly, from just over 110,000 in 2013 to nearly 185,000 in 2025, highlighting the community’s growing presence.

According to the latest estimates, India-born residents form the largest overseas-born group in Australia, followed by those born in England.