Economic problems and violence led to an emigration of Colombians to Australia in the 1980s.

Colombians are one of the largest South American migrant groups to Australia.

[citation needed] The main musical interests are vallenato and cumbia, Mi hermano y yo Vallenato y Folclore is a traditional folk band that aims to share and preserve these interests in Australia.

Popular dishes are bandeja paisa, sancocho (stew), empanadas (meat-filled turnovers), pandebono (a type of cheese-bread), and arepa (corncake).

Like most immigrants raised in Australia some children will seek Australian sports.