how many muslims in australia

As of the 2021 Census in Australia, there were 813,392 people who self- identified as Muslims, making up approximately 3.2% of the total Australian population. This number is expected to grow, with projections estimating that the Muslim population in Australia could reach around 1 million by 2025 and possibly over 1.1 million by the 2026 census. The Muslim community is the second-largest religious group in Australia after Christianity, with the majority residing in Sydney and Melbourne—about 70% live in these two cities. The community is diverse, including people from Turkey, Lebanon, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, and various African countries.