Which suburb has the most Vietnamese?
Vietnamese migrants largely occupy Melbourne’s west: Footscray, Maidstone, Maribyrnong, Braybrook, Sunshine North, Sunshine West, St Albans, Albanvale and Deer Park. However, there is also a pocket of Vietnamese migrants in the city’s south-east, in the suburbs of Springvale and Keysborough.
Why did the Vietnamese migrate?
Political oppression, poverty, and continued war were the main reasons Vietnamese fled their country. The desire to leave was especially great for Vietnamese who had fought for the South, worked with the United States, or held positions in the South Vietnamese government.
How many people from Vietnam have migrated to Australia?
More than 80,000 Vietnamese people moved to Australia in the decade following the Vietnam War, many as refugees. Thursday, April 30 marks 40 years since the North Vietnamese took the South’s capital of Saigon and renamed it Ho Chi Minh City after their former nationalist leader.
How many Vietnamese refugees come to Australia?
Over 90,000 refugees were processed, and entered Australia during this time.
How many immigrants does Australia take each year?
In the 12 months to September 2020, Australian net overseas migration was 85,100, which was 64.5 percent lower than the previous 12 month period. The Australian Government granted 140,366 skilled and family permanent visas in 2019-20. There were 18,762 humanitarian visas granted in 2018-19.