Notable Jamaican Australians
| name | Born - Died | Notable for | Connection with Australia | Connection with Jamaica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Blue | 1767-1834 | Australian convict | Convicted and transported to Australia | Although Billy Blue’s place and date of birth are uncertain, convict records suggest he was born in Jamaica around 1767 |
| Shawn Gillies | 1981- | Australian cricketer | Emigrated to Australia | born Jamaica |
| Brendan Nash | 1977- | Australian cricketer | born in Australia | Son of Paul Nash who is Jamaican by birth |
| Deni Hines | 1970- | Singer | lives in Australia | Jamaican ancestry |
| Marcia Hines | 1953- | Singer | moved to Australia in 1969; member of the Order of Australia (naturalised 1994) | Jamaican ancestry |
| Paul Nash | 1943 | swimmer | Emigrated to Australia | born Jamaica |
| Seaman Dan | 1929- | singer-songwriter | born in Australia | Jamaican ancestry |
| Peter Jackson | 1861-1901 | Boxer | Emigrated to Australia | Jamaican ancestry |
| Ashleigh Francis | Miss World Australia | born in Australia | Jamaican ancestry | |
| Marvin Priest | 1981 | British/Australian-based singer | lives in Australia | Jamaican ancestry |
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