Australians in Singapore
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 20,000 (2012) | |
| Languages | |
| English (Australian · Singaporean) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Australian diaspora |
Australians in Singapore consists of immigrants from Australia and Singaporean citizens of Australian descent. As of October 2012, there are about 20,000 Australians living in Singapore.[1]
Despite a mining boom and a strong economy at home, an increasing number of Australians have left for jobs and promotion opportunities in Asia and elsewhere.[2] Many left for Singapore due to the growth of the country's economy and its population slowing has made it more of a destination. However, many of the Australians who move to Singapore are likely to retain their Australian citizenship and would eventually move to another country or return to Australia.
