Background
The SBS Vietnamese info seeker
In 2011 there were 233,390 Vietnamese speakers in Australia, representing 1.1% of the entire population. Most Vietnamese speakers were born in Vietnam (63.6%), followed by Australia (31.1%). The 2011 distribution by state showed New South Wales had the largest number (71,838) followed by Victoria (68,296), Queensland (16,269) and Western Australia (12,715).
- Use media to connect with homeland and local community news and information.
- Seek out SBS for our strength in news and information.
- Trust our professionalism and impartiality.
Over
42%
speak English poorly or not at all
Nearly
74%
of Vietnamese-born people in Australia arrived in Australia prior to 2001
The community is known to be:
- Political
- Status conscious
- Family oriented
- Studious