The culture of Australia is primarily a Western culture, derived from Britain but also influenced by the unique geography of Australia, the cultural input of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other Australian people. The British colonization of Australia began in 1788, and waves of multi-ethnic migration followed.

What cultures do we have in Australia?

The culture of Australia is a Western culture derived primarily from Britain but also influenced by the unique geography of the Australian continent, the diverse input of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other Oceanian people.

How many cultures are in Australia?

Australia is a vibrant, multicultural country. We are home to the worlds oldest continuous cultures, as well as Australians who identify with more than 270 ancestries.

What languages are spoken in Australia 2020?

Australia legally has no official language. However, English is by far the most commonly spoken and has been entrenched as the de facto national language since European settlement .Immigrant languagesMandarin (2.5%)Arabic (1.4%)Cantonese (1.2%)Vietnamese (1.2%)Italian (1.2%)Greek (1.0%)Hindi (0.7%)Bangla(0.6%)More items