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September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

Country Profile – Vietnam

Population
As of June 2021, Australia was home to 268,170 individuals of Vietnamese origin, marking a notable increase of 29.2 percent from the 207,620 recorded in June 2011. The Vietnamese-born community stands as the sixth-largest migrant group in Australia, representing 3.6 percent of the overseas-born population and 1.0 percent of the total Australian population.

Key Characteristics of Vietnamese-born Migrants in Australia:

  • Median age: 48.4 years, which is 10.1 years higher than that of the general population.
  • Gender distribution: Females constitute 56.3 percent, while males make up 43.7 percent of this group. [Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia’s Population by Country of Birth]

Permanent Migration
Australia’s Permanent Migration Program encompasses both economic and family migration, serving as the primary pathway to obtain permanent residency. It comprises three main categories:

Skill Stream Visas
The Skill stream is tailored for individuals possessing the skills, qualifications, and entrepreneurial aptitude most in demand within the Australian economy. This stream encompasses seven components:

  1. Business Innovation and Investment
  2. Distinguished Talent
  3. Employer Sponsored
  4. Global Talent (Independent)
  5. Regional
  6. Skilled Independent
  7. State/Territory Nominated

Family and Child Stream Visas
The Family stream facilitates the permanent migration of close family members, including partners and parents, of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens. Moreover, it provides avenues for additional family members, such as aged dependent relatives, carers, remaining relatives, and orphan relatives, to unite with their families in Australia.

Child visas enable the permanent migration of children born to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens. The Child visa includes two categories: Child and Adoption visas.

Special Eligibility Visas
Special Eligibility visas grant former residents and specific individuals who have served in the Australian Defence Force the opportunity to establish permanent residency in Australia.

The subsequent table presents the scale of permanent migration from Vietnam categorized by the respective migration streams.

Migration category2018–192019–202020–212021–22
Business Innovation and Investment4783681,1441,339
Employer Sponsored736569410821
Skilled Regional 111n/an/an/a
Skilled Independent4251568227
State/Territory Nominated538702433612
Regional 2n/a669343481
Global Talent (Independent) 3n/a107325247
Partner2,6972,2454,7492,421
All other categories647582634544
Total places granted5,5325,3988,1206,492

Source: Department of Home Affairs

1 The Skilled Regional category closed to new applications from 1 July 2019.

2 The Regional migration category commenced 1 July 2019.

3​ Global Talent (Independent) category commenced 4 November 2019.

Temporary Migration to Australia

Australia welcomes individuals from around the world for temporary stays, catering to various purposes. These temporary visits can encompass leisure, business, education, employment, specialized activities, and more, often extending beyond three months. There are six primary categories of temporary residents, though not all categories apply to migrants from every country.

Visitor Visas
Visitor visas serve individuals primarily visiting Australia for holidays, tourism, recreational activities, or to reunite with family and friends. They may also be used for certain short-term business endeavors that do not involve employment in Australia.

Working Holiday Maker Program
The Working Holiday Maker Program offers young adults the opportunity to embark on an extended holiday experience in Australia while engaging in short-term work and study activities.

Student Visa
The Student visa program facilitates international students’ arrival in Australia to pursue full-time studies in registered courses.

Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) Visa
This visa category enables businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers when they cannot find suitably skilled Australian citizens or permanent residents to fill specific skilled positions.

Other Temporary Visas
Other temporary visas encompass a diverse range of categories, allowing individuals to undertake short-term, specialized work, contribute to social and cultural development, strengthen international relations, or participate in training programs beneficial to Australia.

New Zealand Citizens
Under the 1973 Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement, New Zealand citizens have the privilege of freely entering and departing Australia. They can also establish indefinite residency in Australia upon the granting of a Special Category visa (subclass 444).

The following table provides data on the number of visa grants issued to migrants from Vietnam, covering Visitor, Student, Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment), and Working Holiday Maker visas.

Temporary visa category2018–192019–202020–212021–22
Visitor72,85256,0016,12425,167
Student11,98810,7066,7769,243
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment)1,4017064651,076
Working Holiday Maker3439223811,945
Other temporary visa grants 13,4942,9522,5562,822
Total temporary visa grants90,07871,28716,30240,253

Source: Department of Home Affairs

1Excludes Transit visa (subclass 771), Border visa (subclass 773) and Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988).

Main Occupations
The following table shows the main occupations for nationals of Vietnam, based on Skill stream migration outcomes and Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa grants.

Period Temporary Resident  (Skilled Employment) visasNo. of migrantsSkill stream migrationNo. of migrants
2021–22
 Accountants​62​Accountants190
 Chefs​54Registered nurses​87
 Software and applications programmers​51Software and applications programmers​79
 Bakers and pastrycooks​42Chefs​51
 Cooks​33Cafe and restaurant managers​36
 Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers​12Civil engineering professionals​31
 ICT​ business and systems analysts9Cooks​27
 Management and organisation analysts​8Early childhood (pre-primary school) teachers​25
 Mechanical engineering draftspersons and technicians​8Social workers​21
 Cafe and restaurant managers​7Chemical and materials engineers​19
2020–21
 Bakers and pastrycooks36Accountants110
 Software and applications programmers24Software and applications programmers70
 Cooks23Registered nurses49
 Accountants19Civil engineering professionals28
 Chefs18Bakers and pastrycooks21
 Other personal service workers11Medical laboratory scientists20
 Cafe and restaurant managers10ICT business and systems analysts20
 Advertising and marketing professionals5Chefs20
 ICT business and systems analysts5Cafe and restaurant managers13
 Actuaries, mathematicians and statisticians< 5University lecturers and tutors13
2019–20
 Software and applications programmers35Accountants172
 Bakers and pastrycooks30Registered nurses86
 Cooks24Software and applications programmers56
 University lecturers and tutors14Cooks49
 Cafe and restaurant managers13Cafe and restaurant managers44
 Chefs13Bakers and pastrycooks41
 Accountants11Civil engineering professionals27
 Ministers of religion9Chefs25
 Other personal service workers9University lecturers and tutors22
 Management and organisation analysts8Agricultural and forestry scientists21
2018–19
 Accountants43Accountants160
 Chefs34Software and applications programmers76
 Software and applications programmers32Registered nurses43
 Cooks29Cooks38
 Bakers and pastrycooks21Cafe and restaurant managers30
 University lecturers and tutors19Civil engineering professionals26
 Ministers of religion11Chefs18
 Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers9Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers17
 Cafe and restaurant managers8University lecturers and tutors16
 Structural steel and welding trades workers8Bakers and pastrycooks16​

Source: Department of Home Affairs

Note: To protect the privacy of individuals, various data confidentiality techniques have been applied. These techniques include:

  • data masking — using primary and secondary suppression methods for values that are deemed to be a disclosure risk
  • perturbation — a data security technique that allows for random data adjustment to prevent the release of identifiable data.

Note: Occupation level information is available for primary applicants only, and is based on Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations unit level data.​

Geographic Distribution
The following table shows the geographic distribution of migrants, based on permanent additions for the Skill and Family streams, international student visa grants, and Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa grants.

PopulationNSWVic.QldSAWATas.NTACT
Census 2021 (%)
Of all persons322620710212
Of Vietnamese-born3836977112
Permanent additions – 2021–22 (%)
Skill stream283212136523
Family and Child stream4137856011
Temporary visa grants – 2021–22 (%)
International student visa grants293810145212
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa (primary) grants35381048031

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Department of Home Affairs

​​Note: Permanent additions consist of two components; those persons who, while already in Australia on a temporary basis, are granted permanent residence status or those persons who have subsequently arrived from overseas during the reporting period and are entitled to stay permanently in Australia.

Country Ranking
This table uses rankings to show the significance of Vietnamese migration for the past four financial years.

Ranked position of migrants2018–192019–202020–212021–22
Population in Australia 16666
Regionaln/a998
Employer Sponsored1313146
Total Skill stream9987
Total Family and Child stream3455
International students6664
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa13171814
Visitors1616812

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Department of Home Affairs

1 Population level data is by country of birth and lags one year behind the financial year specified. Data based on the estimated residential population at 30 June; 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
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September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

Country Overview – Pakistan

Population
As of June 2021, Australia was home to 95,980 individuals of Pakistani origin, a substantial increase from the 34,150 recorded in June 2011. This Pakistani-born community now ranks as the nineteenth largest migrant group in Australia, representing 1.3 percent of the overseas-born population and 0.4 percent of the total Australian population.

Notable Characteristics of Pakistani-born Migrants in Australia:

  • Median age: 32.9 years, which is 5.4 years younger than the general population.
  • Gender distribution: Males make up 59.4 percent, while females account for 40.6 percent of this group. [Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia’s Population by Country of Birth]

Permanent Migration
Australia’s Permanent Migration Program encompasses various pathways to achieve permanent residency, including economic and family migration. It also accommodates individuals on humanitarian grounds.

Skill Stream Visas
The Skill stream caters to individuals possessing skills, qualifications, and entrepreneurial abilities that are in high demand within the Australian economy. This stream comprises seven distinct components:

  1. Business Innovation and Investment
  2. Distinguished Talent
  3. Employer Sponsored
  4. Global Talent (Independent)
  5. Regional
  6. Skilled Independent
  7. State/Territory Nominated

Family and Child Stream Visas
The Family stream enables the permanent migration of close family members, including partners and parents, of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens. Additionally, it offers opportunities for other family members such as aged dependent relatives, carers, remaining relatives, and orphan relatives to join their family in Australia.

Child visas facilitate the permanent migration of children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens, encompassing two categories: Child and Adoption visas.

Special Eligibility Visas
Special Eligibility visas grant permanent residency to former residents and specific individuals who have served in the Australian Defence Force.

The following table presents the size of permanent migration from Pakistan categorized by the respective migration streams.

Migration category2018–192020–202010–212021–22
Business Innovation and Investment434679103
Employer Sponsored489403326360
Skilled Regional 193n/an/an/a
Skilled Independent1,353451231117
State/Territory Nominated1,387674573688
Regional 2n/a1,2237621,358
Global Talent (Independent) 3n/a169276221
Partner1,2281,0441,809704
All other categories14612665183
Total places granted4,7394,1364,1213,734

Source: Department of Home Affairs

1 The Skilled Regional category closed to new applications from 1 July 2019.

2 The Regional migration category commenced 1 July 2019.

3 Global Talent (Independent) category commenced 4 November 2019.

Temporary Migration in Australia
Temporary migration to Australia serves various purposes, accommodating individuals who wish to stay in the country temporarily. These purposes range from tourism and business visits to specialized activities such as medical treatment, education, skilled work, and working holidays. Temporary stays can extend beyond three months, and there are six primary categories of temporary residents, with the applicability of these categories varying for migrants from different countries.

Visitor Visas
Visitor visas are predominantly utilized by individuals visiting Australia for leisure, tourism, recreational purposes, or to reunite with family and friends. They can also be employed for specific short-term business activities that do not involve working within Australia.

Working Holiday Maker Program
The Working Holiday Maker Program offers young adults the opportunity for an extended holiday experience in Australia, coupled with short-term work and study engagements.

Student Visa
The Student visa program enables international students to pursue full-time studies in registered courses within Australia.
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) Visa
This visa type permits businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers if they are unable to find a suitably skilled Australian citizen or permanent resident to fill a particular skilled position.

Other Temporary Visas
Other temporary visas encompass a wide array of categories, catering to individuals who wish to undertake short-term, specialized work, contribute to social and cultural development, strengthen international relations, or participate in training programs beneficial to Australia.

New Zealand Citizens
Under the 1973 Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement, New Zealand citizens enjoy the privilege of freely entering and leaving Australia. They can also reside in Australia indefinitely upon the grant of a Special Category visa (subclass 444).
The subsequent table illustrates the number of visa grants issued to migrants from Pakistan for Visitor, Student, and Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visas.

Temporary visa category2018–192019–202020–212021–22
Visitor13,43310,679​9656,239
Student7,3227,6536,3865,164
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment)689433317666​
Other temporary visa grants 13,6254,0352,0592,640
Total temporary visa grants25,06922,8009,72714,709

Source: Department of Home Affairs​

1​ Excludes Transit visa (subclass 771), Border visa (subclass 773) and Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988).

Main occupations
The following table shows the main occupations for nationals of Pakistan, based on Skill stream migration outcomes and Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa grants.

2021–22
 Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers54Accountants382
 Accountants​45Electrical engineers107
 Software and applications programmers​37Software and applications programmers​​​92
 General practitioners and resident medical officers ​27Industrial, mechanical and production engineers87
 ICT business and systems analysts​16Other engineering professionals72
 Electrical engineers​10Civil engineering professionals70
 Chefs10Computer network professionals46
 Other engineering professionals​9Chefs​41
 Civil engineering professionals​8ICT business and systems analysts​40
 Motor mechanics​​8Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers36
2020–21
 Software and applications programmers21Accountants201
 General practitioners and resident medical officers14Software and applications programmers94
 Accountants8Electrical engineers61
 Industrial, mechanical and production engineers6Industrial, mechanical and production engineers54
 Other medical practitioners6Other engineering professionals47
 ICT business and systems analysts6Civil engineering professionals46
 Chefs6Computer network professionals33
 Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers5ICT business and systems analysts32
 Computer network professionals5Database and systems administrators, and ICT security specialists27
 Cooks5Chemical and materials engineers21
2019–20
 General practitioners and resident medical officers28Accountants336
 Accountants10Software and applications programmers82
 Software and applications programmers10Other engineering professionals51
 ICT business and systems analysts7Electrical engineers48
 Cooks7Civil engineering professionals40
 Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers6ICT business and systems analysts40
 University lecturers and tutors5Industrial, mechanical and production engineers38
 Computer network professionals5Computer network professionals38
 Electrical engineers< 5Motor mechanics34
 Industrial, mechanical and production engineers< 5Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers27
2018–19
 General practitioners and resident medical officers31Accountants226
 Accountants24Software and applications programmers122
 Auditors, company secretaries and corporate treasurers22Electrical engineers105
 Cooks15Telecommunications engineering professionals99
 ICT business and systems analysts13Industrial, mechanical and production engineers86
 Software and applications programmers12Computer network professionals70
 Motor mechanics10Other engineering professionals50
 Chefs9Civil engineering professionals49
 Computer network professionals8Database and systems administrators, and ICT security specialists48
 University lecturers and tutors7ICT business and systems analysts44​​​

Source: Department of Home Affairs

Note: To protect the privacy of individuals, various data confidentiality techniques have been applied. These techniques include:

  • ​data masking — using primary and secondary suppression methods for values that are deemed to be a disclosure risk​
  • perturbation — a data security technique that allows for random data adjustment to prevent the release of identifiable data.

Note: Occupation level information is available for primary applicants only, and is based on Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations unit level data.

Geographic distribution
The following table shows the geographic distribution of migrants, based on permanent additions for the Skill and Family streams, international student visa grants, and Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa grants.

PopulationNSWVic.QldSAWATas.NTACT
Census 2021 (%)
Of all persons322620710212
Of Pakistani-born3835768213
Permanent additions – 2021–22 (%)
Skill stream3120​59101646
Family and Child stream3640767012
Temporary visa grants – 2021–22 (%)
International student visa grants372713710114
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa (primary) grants4336639111

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Department of Home Affairs

​Note: Permanent additions consist of two components; those persons who, while already in Australia on a temporary basis, are granted permanent residence status or those persons who have subsequently arrived from overseas during the reporting period and are entitled to stay permanently in Australia.

Country ranking
This table uses rankings to show the significance of Pakistani migration for the past four financial years.

Ranked position of migrants2018–192019–202020–212021–22
Population in Australia 121191819
Regionaln/a554
Employer Sponsored16161515
Total Skill stream88119
Total Family and Child stream99914
International students1511813
Temporary Resident (Skilled Employment) visa21222419
Visitors383723​28

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Department of Home Affairs

Population level data is by country of birth and lags one year behind the financial year specified. Data based on the estimated residential population at 30 June; 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

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