More than 16,000 new Australians

More than 16,000 people from 154 countries are set to become Australian citizens this Australia Day.

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton congratulated the newest Australians who will take part in almost 400 citizenship ceremonies nationwide on Tuesday.

"Whether you are a citizen by birth or by pledge, today we are reminded by the numbers of those affirming their loyalty to Australia and its people, that we truly do live in the lucky country," Mr Dutton said in a statement.

THE NEWEST AUSTRALIANS:

* 16,209 people expected to be conferred, from 154 countries at 391 ceremonies.

NSW - 3387 people, at 98 ceremonies from 108 countries.

VIC - 3774 people, at 79 ceremonies from 113 countries.

QLD - 4312 people, at 76 ceremonies from 115 countries.

NT - 186 people, at 7 ceremonies from 39 countries.

WA - 3069 people, at 80 ceremonies from 109 countries.

SA - 1175 people, at 37 ceremonies from 74 countries.

TAS - 279 people, at 13 ceremonies from 53 countries.

ACT - 27 people, at less than 5 ceremonies from 13 countries.

Overseas - 12 people

(Source: Immigration department)