| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 239,033 (2021)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Victoria | 56,171 (2016)[2] |
 New South Wales | 33,435 (2016)[2] |
 Queensland | 17,991 (2016)[2] |
 Western Australia | 12,223 (2016)[2] |
 South Australia | 9,306 (2016)[2] |
 Australian Capital Territory | 2,215 (2016)[2] |
 Northern Territory | 670 (2016)[2] |
 Tasmania | 489 (2016)[2] |
| Languages | |
| Punjabi · Hindi · Urdu · English | |
| Religion | |
 Sikhism ·  Hinduism ·  Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Indian Australians · Pakistani Australians | |
Punjabi Australians are Australians who are of Punjabi descent. According to the 2016 census, Punjabi is one of the fastest-growing languages in Australia, with 132,499 individuals identifying as Punjabi-speakers.[2][3] This is an increase from 71,230 individuals in 2011 and 26,000 individuals in 2006, representing a five-fold growth in 10 years.[2]
- ^ "Snapshot of Australia: A picture of the economic, social and cultural make-up of Australia on Census Night, 10 August 2021". Australian Bureau of Statistics. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Singh, Manpreet K. (9 July 2017). "Find out more about the Punjabi speakers of Australia". SBS News. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
- ^ Kainth, Shamsher (11 August 2017). "Punjabi fastest growing language in Australia: Harinder Sidhu". SBS News. Retrieved 9 August 2020.