Australia is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse nations in the world, with over a quarter of its population born overseas.
| Demographic Category | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Population** | Approximately 26.5 million | | **Median Age** | ~38.5 years | | **First Nations** | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up ~3.8% of the population | | **Common Ancestries** | English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, Chinese, Italian (Self-reported, 2021 Census) | | **Languages Spoken at Home**| English (~72%), Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Punjabi | | **Religion** | Christianity (~43.9%), No Religion (~38.9%), Islam (~3.2%), Hinduism (~2.7%) |