Victoria is proud to be home to the largest Indian diaspora in Australia, with over 258,000 Victorians born in India at the 2021 Census, and many more claiming Indian ancestry.
Victorians are united by our shared love of good food, sport and celebrations - and the diverse Indian diaspora across our state is a big part of that. We are proud to see how Victorians have embraced Indian culture, which is clear from the success of events including the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, the first in Australia, and the annual Festival of Diwali at Federation Square.
It is not just Victoria’s capital, Melbourne, that has embraced the Indian diaspora. Our regions, particularly Bendigo and Geelong, have growing Indian communities with Indian events becoming a fixture in local calendars. The Victorian Government recognises the valuable contributions the Indian diaspora is adding to our local societies and economies, and will keep building community connections, engagement and collaboration.
India and Victoria have shared ambitions for high-quality education and meaningful work for the next generation. Our economies are complementary, with ample opportunities to leverage each other's skills, strengths and expertise to create mutual prosperity.
With the largest population and the fifth-largest economy in the world, India is rapidly growing. And Victoria can proudly support India in its journey, particularly in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, technology, and manufacturing.
Victoria is the second-largest economy in Australia, and our strong and diverse industries, including food and agribusiness, education, healthcare, manufacturing and technology, represent opportunities to engage with Indian partners.
The top Indian languages spoken by the India born population in Victoria
Case studies: regional Victoria and the Indian diaspora
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