Ireland in Australia
Ireland’s historical links with Australia are strong and positive.
This is underpinned by extraordinary people–to-people links. Nearly 10% of Australians identify as having Irish heritage, according to the most recent census. This equates to roughly 2.5 million people
The Irish in Melbourne
A roundtable chat on community, culture and connection
Gaelic Games Down Under
The Australasian Gaelic Games celebrate 50 years.
Upping our game
Meet 3 Irish women making their mark in Australian sport
Green and gold ventures
Companies developing solutions for a sustainable future.
Shared values
Although separated by a distance of over 15,500km, our vibrant diaspora communities foster close ties between our countries.
They also support the strengthening of our economic links and shared values. Currently, the number of Irish temporary visa holders in Australia stands at around 27,000. This number exceeds pre-Covid levels.
2.5 million
Australians claim Irish heritage (2021 census)
88%
increase in Irish exports to Australia in the last five years
A$180 million
of Australian goods are exported to Ireland each year
Bilateral economic relations
In 2022, Irish goods exports to Australia were valued at €1.56 billion, a significant increase on the 2021 total of €856 million. Imports of goods from Australia to Ireland amounted to €107m.
Australia hosts a growing set of Irish companies. 300 Irish companies export goods to Australia, and 120 have an in-country presence.
In 2021, Australia was Ireland’s third largest services market, after Japan and China.
Discover Ireland in Australia
Explore stories that illustrate the shared values, along with deep cultural and social connections between Ireland and Australia.
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GAA sports clubs are active across Australia
1946
Both our countries opened resident Embassies
Team Ireland in Australia
Team Ireland comprises diplomatic representations and state agencies of Enterprise Ireland, IDA and Tourism Ireland.
Embassy and Consulate of Ireland, Australia
The Embassy and Consulate work to:
- promote and protect Irish interests in Australia
- strengthen political and economic relationships
- support the Irish community
- advance cultural ties and promote the Irish arts.
Business networks
In addition to state agencies there are other business networks operating around Australia.
