[2] Most Singaporeans in Australia consists of expatriate professionals, working holidays graduates, as well as skilled workers, with many still maintaining close ties with Singapore.

Singaporean migration began prior to Singapore's independence as a sovereign country in 1965, during Australia's gold rush period (1851–1914).

In the lead up to the transfer, there were some opposition by several legislative members in Singapore who felt that they weren't properly consulted on the matter.

[7] Then Chief Minister of Singapore, Lim Yew Hock, also raised concerns with regards to the citizenship and employment of the islanders.

However, the British, who at the time had still managed Singapore's foreign affairs until 1963, still eventually transferred the island over to Australia after claiming that it had addressed certain of the issues.

[10] Singaporean associations and clubs were also allowed to apply for funding through the unit to organise events during important festivals such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali, Vesak Day, Christmas, Good Friday and New Year's Day which are celebrated by the different major racial and religious groups back in Singapore.

[11] Since 2022, the number of Singaporeans that have moved to Australia has increased, with the rise partially attributed to COVID-19 restrictions that may have slowed applications prior.