Which Australian city has the most Latinos depends on how you count. Brisbane has 19,467 Spanish speakers at home (ABS 2021 Census QuickStats), and Latinhood lists 200+ Latin businesses in each of NSW and Victoria, 250+ in Queensland.
There is no single answer, because it depends on whether you count by language spoken at home, country of birth or ancestry. The one census figure we can cite with confidence is for Brisbane: 19,467 people in Greater Brisbane spoke Spanish at home in the 2021 Census (ABS 2021 Census QuickStats). For every other city, this guide uses a different measure: how many Latin businesses Latinhood lists, which shows where the community eats, dances and gathers. It is a directory, not a headcount.
City by City
Sydney and New South Wales
Sydney is Australia's biggest city and has a large, varied Latin scene, from Surry Hills, Glebe and Newtown to Parramatta and the south-west. Latinhood lists 200+ Latin businesses across NSW. Browse the Sydney Latin directory.
Melbourne and Victoria
Melbourne is known for its Latin dance studios, restaurants and year-round events, with clusters in Footscray, Fitzroy, Brunswick and St Kilda. Latinhood lists 200+ Latin businesses across Victoria. Browse the Melbourne Latin directory.
Brisbane and Queensland
Brisbane is the one city where we can point to a hard number: 19,467 Spanish speakers in Greater Brisbane in the 2021 Census (ABS 2021 Census QuickStats). Queensland also has Latinhood's biggest business listings of any state, with 250+ Latin businesses, spread across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Browse Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Perth and Western Australia
Perth's Latin community is active and organised. Latinhood lists 100+ Latin businesses across Western Australia. Browse the Perth Latin directory.
Adelaide and South Australia
Adelaide has a smaller, close-knit Latin scene. Latinhood lists 90+ Latin businesses across South Australia. Browse the Adelaide Latin directory.
Canberra and the ACT
Latinhood lists 60+ Latin businesses in the ACT. Browse the Canberra Latin directory.
The Verdict
Latin businesses listed on Latinhood, by state:
- Queensland: 250+
- Victoria: 200+
- New South Wales: 200+
- Western Australia: 100+
- South Australia: 90+
- ACT: 60+
These counts reflect the businesses we have listed, so they follow where our team and community have looked, not population. For real population figures by city, the ABS Census (abs.gov.au) is the source to use. The real Latin American community also includes Portuguese speakers and people of Latin descent who mainly speak English, so a Spanish-at-home figure understates it.
Find Latin businesses in your city: latinhood.com/directory
FAQ
Which Australian city has the most Latinos?
No single measure settles it. Sydney and Melbourne are Australia's largest cities, and Latinhood lists 200+ Latin businesses in each of NSW and Victoria. Queensland has the most listings (250+). For population figures, use the ABS Census.
How many Spanish speakers are there in Brisbane?
The 2021 Census recorded 19,467 people who spoke Spanish at home in Greater Brisbane (ABS 2021 Census QuickStats).
Is there a good Latin community in Brisbane?
Yes. Brisbane has an active Latin scene, with dance studios, restaurants and events. Explore Latinhood Brisbane.
Where can I find Latin businesses near me?
Use the Latinhood directory and filter by city, or open the events calendar to see what's on.
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Greater Brisbane (abs.gov.au). Business counts from the Latinhood directory, October 2026. Updated October 2026.