Argentines in Australia
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Throughout most of the 20th century, migration from Argentina to Australia was relatively uncommon. This changed during the 1970s when there was a significant decline in Argentina's economy and standard of living due to political turmoil. Many Argentines left the country seeking better living conditions. At this time, most Argentines arrived under Australia's assisted migration program. The majority came from urban areas in Argentina and settled in Australia's capitals of Sydney and Melbourne.
The 2021 Australian Housing and Population Census recorded nearly 18,000 Argentine residents in Australia.1 This community is quite diverse; the majority have Italian (43%) or Spanish (29.6%) heritage, as well as reported German, English, French and Polish ancestry.2 The Argentina-born population in Australia is also generally well-educated, with 64.3% having completed some form of higher qualification beyond year 12.1
Australia also has a high number of short-term visitors from Argentina. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, there were 11,095 short-term Argentine visitors (2023–2024), 5,038 Argentine work and holiday visas granted (2023–2024), and 3,342 Argentine students studying in Australia (2023).3