Malayalis originate from the South Indian state of Kerala, and are one of the fastest-growing populations in Australia with 78,738 speakers as per 2021 census.
The state and territory breakup of Malayalam speakers per the 2021 census is:[citation needed] The majority proportion of this population is associated with the 25-39 year age cohort (53%), and the estimated average age of this population is approximately 32 years.
Both the genders are well represented with more number of males (52%) compared to females (48%).
There is also a growing number of people who have no religious affiliation.
"National" Australian Malayalees (Closed facebook group)