Phil, expecting me to supply evidence to support your argument, I don't think so, you supply your own evidence.
In the time frame in question, I have travelled extensively on NSW public transport, particularly in Sydney, trains, buses and some ferries. In that time I can honestly say of the tens of thousands of passengers I have observed, none appeared to me, nor could I identify any, as being asylum seekers. If that is helpful in your quest to find the number, the answer could well be zero!
I'll give you plenty of time to find the exact number, I will start counting down from 6,000....5,999,...5,998....5,997....yarn.....5,996. zzzzzzzzz

Paul1405 Your stupidity shows no bounds quote "I have travelled extensively on NSW public transport, particularly in Sydney, trains, buses and some ferries. In that time I can honestly say of the tens of thousands of passengers I have observed, none appeared to me, nor could I identify any, as being asylum seekers."

** That is like asking a customs officer what does a drug mule look like, it could be absolutely anyone. As drugs have been hidden on babies to having 90+ YO people and pregnant women carrying them. **

With this part you just prove any discussion with you is futile "I can honestly say of the tens of thousands of passengers I have observed, none appeared to me, nor could I identify any, as being asylum seekers."

Like usual Paul1405 has no reply, when the fire is too hot leave the area.