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European Australians

European Australians
Total population
19,787,099
92% of the total population
Regions with significant populations
All States and territories of Australia
Languages
Mainly English
Italian • German • Greek • Dutch • Other European
Religion
Predominantly Christian (Roman Catholic • Anglican)
Related ethnic groups
European diaspora

European Australians, or White Australians, are citizens or residents of Australia whose ancestry originates from the peoples of Europe and the Caucasus.

Since the early 19th century, people of European descent have formed the vast majority of the population in Australia. The majority of European Australians are of BritishEnglish, Scottish, Welsh or Cornish and Irish (Anglo-Celtic) – ancestral origin. In 2010, it was estimated that around 74% of the Australian population were Anglo-Celtic Australians.

Other significant ancestries include Italian, German, Greek, Dutch, New Zealanders (European New Zealanders), Polish, Maltese and Croatian. Today, Australians of British and other European ancestries are the dominant majority in Australia, estimated at 92% of the total population.

Historically, European immigrants had great influence over Australian history and society, which resulted in the perception of Australia as a European country.

The first records of European mariners sailing into 'Australian' waters occurs around 1606, and includes their observations of the land known as Terra Australis Incognita (unknown southern land). The first ship and crew to chart the Australian coast and meet with Aboriginal people was the Duyfken captained by Dutchman, Willem Janszoon.


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