Aboriginal Australians

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Aborigines /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒɪniːz/ the earliest human inhabitants of Australia are estimated to have arrived approximately 35,000 years ago, with potential for an even earlier presence. Current research indicates they migrated from Southeast Asia, specifically through the Malayan Archipelago. The most likely routes included passage through Borneo and Java, followed by either island-hopping or direct sea travel to northern Australia. The widely accepted view is that the migrants travelled from Borneo, passing through the Celebes and New Guinea, before eventually arriving at Cape York.

Aboriginal Australians
The Australian Aboriginal flag. Together with the Torres Strait Islander flag, it was proclaimed a flag of Australia in 1995.
Overview
Name	Aboriginal Australians
Demographics
Total population	984,000 (2021) [1]
Religion
Religions	Indigenous beliefs, Christianity
Social structure
Languages	Indigenous Australian languages, Australian English, Kriol
Population by Region
Region Population (%) Northern Territory 30.3% Tasmania 5.5% Queensland 4.6% Western Australia 3.9% New South Wales 3.4% South Australia 2.5% Australia 50.2%
region	Australia
related	Torres Strait Islanders, Pacific Islanders, Papuans

There is some debate regarding the exact nature of this migration, as geological evidence suggests that the Australian coastline was significantly closer to neighbouring landmasses at the time. It is generally accepted that migration occurred in multiple waves, the first of which included groups with Negrito characteristics, followed by later arrivals with physical traits similar to populations in southern India. These later groups are believed to have introduced key species such as the dingo, as well as advanced tools.[2]

References

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1. Cite Australian Bureau of Statistics
2. Dictionary of Australian History, By John Larkins, 1980, P.7.