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[[Image:Chinatownsyd.jpg|left|thumb|240px|[[Chinatown, Sydney|Sydney's Chinatown]]]] |
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In the 2001 census, the most common self-described ancestries identified for Sydney residents were [[Australia]]n, [[English people|English]] and [[Irish people|Irish]]. The Census also recorded that 1% of Sydney's population identified as being of [[indigenous Australians indigenous]] origin and 31.2% were born overseas. The four major sources of immigrants are the [[United Kingdom]], Peoples Republic of China, [[New Zealand]] and [[India]]. Significant numbers of immigrants also came from [[Vietnam]], [[Lebanon]], [[Italy]], [[India]] and the [[Philippines]]. Most Sydneysiders are native speakers of [[Australian English|English]]; many have a second language, the most common being [[Chinese language]]s, [[Arabic]] (including Lebanese) [[Greek]] and Hindi.<ref name="2001census" /> |
In the 2001 census, the most common self-described ancestries identified for Sydney residents were [[Australia]]n, [[English people|English]] and [[Irish people|Irish]]. The Census also recorded that 1% of Sydney's population identified as being of [[indigenous Australians indigenous]] origin and 31.2% were born overseas. The four major sources of immigrants are the [[United Kingdom]], Peoples Republic of China, [[New Zealand]] and [[India]]. Significant numbers of immigrants also came from [[Vietnam]], [[Lebanon]], [[Italy]], [[India]] and the [[Philippines]]. Most Sydneysiders are native speakers of [[Australian English|English]]; many have a second language, the most common being [[Chinese language]]s, [[Arabic]] (including Lebanese) [[Greek]] and [[Hindi]].<ref name="2001census" /> |
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Some ethnic groups are associated with the suburbs where they first settled: the [[Italian People|Italians]] with [[Leichhardt, New South Wales|Leichhardt]], [[Greek people|Greeks]] with [[Rockdale, New South Wales|Rockdale]] and [[Hurstville, New South Wales|Hurstville]], [[Lebanese people|Lebanese]] with [[Lakemba, New South Wales|Lakemba]] and [[Bankstown, New South Wales|Bankstown]], [[Korean people|Koreans]] with [[Campsie, New South Wales|Campsie]], [[Jews]] with [[Bondi, New South Wales|Bondi]] and [[Rose Bay, New South Wales|Rose Bay]], [[India]]ns with [[Westmead, New South Wales|Westmead]] and [[Parramatta, New South Wales|Parramatta]], [[Han Chinese|Chinese]] with [[Haymarket, New South Wales|Haymarket]] (where Sydney's [[Chinatown]] has emerged) and [[Vietnamese people|Vietnamese]] with [[Cabramatta, New South Wales|Cabramatta]]. [[Redfern, New South Wales|Redfern]] has a high concentration of indigenous Australians.<ref name="2001census" /> |
Some ethnic groups are associated with the suburbs where they first settled: the [[Italian People|Italians]] with [[Leichhardt, New South Wales|Leichhardt]], [[Greek people|Greeks]] with [[Rockdale, New South Wales|Rockdale]] and [[Hurstville, New South Wales|Hurstville]], [[Lebanese people|Lebanese]] with [[Lakemba, New South Wales|Lakemba]] and [[Bankstown, New South Wales|Bankstown]], [[Korean people|Koreans]] with [[Campsie, New South Wales|Campsie]], [[Jews]] with [[Bondi, New South Wales|Bondi]] and [[Rose Bay, New South Wales|Rose Bay]], [[India]]ns with [[Westmead, New South Wales|Westmead]] and [[Parramatta, New South Wales|Parramatta]], [[Han Chinese|Chinese]] with [[Haymarket, New South Wales|Haymarket]] (where Sydney's [[Chinatown]] has emerged) and [[Vietnamese people|Vietnamese]] with [[Cabramatta, New South Wales|Cabramatta]]. [[Redfern, New South Wales|Redfern]] has a high concentration of indigenous Australians.<ref name="2001census" /> |
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Template:Linkless Sydney is Australia's most populas city and most multicultural, it is also the most populas city in Oceania. It is expected that in 2010, the population will grow to over 5 million people. Thousands flock to Sydney yearly, because of its living conditions, friendly inhabitants, culture, beaches and warm climate among others.
Population
3,455,110 people lived in Sydney's urban area as at 2001[1]. As of 2005 there are an estimated 4,254,894 people living in the Sydney Statistical Division[2] with a population density of 345.7 persons per square kilometre[3], Inner Sydney being the most densely populated place in Australia with 4023 persons per square kilometre.[4] The statistical division is larger than the urban area, as it allows for predicted growth. A resident of Sydney is commonly referred to as a Sydneysider[5]
Ethntic residents and groups
In the 2001 census, the most common self-described ancestries identified for Sydney residents were Australian, English and Irish. The Census also recorded that 1% of Sydney's population identified as being of indigenous Australians indigenous origin and 31.2% were born overseas. The four major sources of immigrants are the United Kingdom, Peoples Republic of China, New Zealand and India. Significant numbers of immigrants also came from Vietnam, Lebanon, Italy, India and the Philippines. Most Sydneysiders are native speakers of English; many have a second language, the most common being Chinese languages, Arabic (including Lebanese) Greek and Hindi.[6]
Some ethnic groups are associated with the suburbs where they first settled: the Italians with Leichhardt, Greeks with Rockdale and Hurstville, Lebanese with Lakemba and Bankstown, Koreans with Campsie, Jews with Bondi and Rose Bay, Indians with Westmead and Parramatta, Chinese with Haymarket (where Sydney's Chinatown has emerged) and Vietnamese with Cabramatta. Redfern has a high concentration of indigenous Australians.[6]
Population age
The median age of a Sydney resident is 34, with 12% of the population over 65 years.[7] 15.2% of Sydney residents have educational attainment equal to at least a bachelor's degree[8], which is lower than the national average of 19%.[citation needed]
Religon of residents
Approximately 67% of Sydney residents describe themselves as Christian, the most common denominations being Catholic and Anglican. About 9% of the population practises a non-Christian religion, the most common being Buddhism, and about 12% are not religious.[6]
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- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics. 2005. National Regional Profile: Sydney
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics. 2005. National Regional Profile: Inner Sydney
- ^ about.com, Strine and Aussie Slang. Sanger to Sydneysider
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2003sydneywas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ The City of Sydney Community Profile - Sydney Statistical Division. 2006. What are our qualifications?, profile.id