Sydney is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. According to the 2021 Australian Census, the demographics for Greater Sydney are as follows:
| Demographic Category | Key Statistics | | :--- | :--- | | **Population** | Approximately 5.23 million (Greater Sydney) | | **Median Age** | 37 years | | **Top Ancestries** | English (22%), Australian (20%), Chinese (11%), Irish (7%), Scottish (6%) | | **Country of Birth** | Australia (57%), China (4.5%), India (3.3%), England (3.0%), Vietnam (1.9%) | | **Language at Home** | English only (57%), Mandarin (5.0%), Arabic (4.2%), Cantonese (2.8%), Vietnamese (2.2%) | | **Religion** | No Religion (30.3%), Catholic (22.8%), Anglican (9.8%), Islam (6.0%), Hinduism (4.8%) |
*Note: Percentages may not total 100% due to overlapping census categories (e.g., individuals claiming multiple ancestries).*