Czech Australians
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| (Czech 7,437 (by birth, 2011) 22,772 (by ancestry, 2011)[1]) |
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| Regions with significant populations | |
| Melbourne, Sydney | |
| Languages | |
| Australian English, Czech | |
| Religion | |
| Roman Catholicism, Judaism, | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Czechs, Moravians, Slovaks |
Czech Australians are Australian citizens of Czech ancestry. Most Czech (and ethnic Moravian) immigrants to Australia came after World War II and 1968-1969. Most recently the biggest influx is of students coming to Australia to study English and to find work. Many of them are deciding to stay by gaining permanent residency. There are around 31,000 people of Czech and of Moravian descent living in Australia, mostly in Melbourne and Sydney. In the 1960s and 1970s, one of the most successful Australian soccer clubs was Sydney FC Prague.
Notable Czech Australians
| Name | Born | Notable for | Connection with Australia | Connection with the Czech Republic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jana Wendt | 1956 | Tabloid journalist | Born in Australia | Czech parents |
| Lenka Kripac | 1978 | Musician | Born in Australia | Czech heritage |
| Stan Zemanek | 1947 | Radio Broadcaster | Born in Australia | Czech heritage |
| Isaka Cernak | 1989 | Soccer Player | Born in Australia | Czech heritage |
| Hana Mandlíková | 1962 | Tennis player | Born in Prague | |
| Josef Stejskal | 1945 | Artist | Born in Kroměříž | |
| Milan Vyhnálek | 1925 | Lactos founder |
See also
References
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