How much of Australias population is black?

About 400,000 people of African origin were living in Australia in 2020. This represents 1.6% of the Australian population and 5.1% of Australias overseas-born population. Most (58%) are white South Africans but 42% are black Africans from sub-Saharan countries.

How many different races live in Australia?

Today the population of Australia consists of more than 270 ethnic groups.

Why Australia is underpopulated?

Australia has an average population density of 3.4 persons per square kilometre of total land area, which makes it one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. This is generally attributed to the semi-arid and desert geography of much of the interior of the country.

What is another name for Australia?

the Land Down Under Colloquial names for Australia include Oz and the Land Down Under (usually shortened to just Down Under). Other epithets include the Great Southern Land, the Lucky Country, the Sunburnt Country, and the Wide Brown Land.