'We’re finally living under the same roof': Jessica Mauboy reveals she has moved in with boyfriend Themeli Magripilis after eight years of long-distance

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She recently moved into her  $1.8 million two-level Sydney apartment.

And Jessica Mauboy, 27, has finally moved in with her partner of nine years Themeli Magripilis, telling The Australian Women's Weekly this week that their cohabitation comes as a relief after having done long-distance for so long.

‘… We’re finally living under the same roof, waking up with each other every night when we come home,' she said.

Over the moon: Jessica Mauboy, 27, gushed about finally moving in with her partner of nine years Themeli Magripilis, telling The Australian Women's Weekly this week that their cohabitation comes as a relief after having done long-distance for so long

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The ARIA award-winning pop star recalled feeling an overwhelming sense of loneliness, particularly after performing, before she began living with Themeli, 27.

'You go on stage and sing and there's the crowd in front of you and the lights and all the noise and commotion,' she shared.

'But then everyone goes home and I was left on my own. It was so quiet. That was really hard … I don’t have to worry about that now because 'Them' is here and I can talk to him.'

Taking the next step: ‘… We’re finally living under the same roof, waking up with each other every night when we come home,' she said 

Stronger than ever: Jess and Themeli often document their blossoming romance by sharing affectionate snaps across social media 

In Septmeber, the Darwin-born beauty told WHO magazine that she is open to marrying the former Darwin Council worker.

'I love the idea of having children with Themeli. I love the idea of being married to him. We already kind of are,' she said.

As Jessica's love life continues to blossom, her career is also on the rise as she recently made history as the first indigenous artist to debut at No. 1 on the ARIA album charts. 

Go girl! Jessica recently made history as the first indigenous artist to debut at No. 1 on the ARIA album charts

Despite her incredible feat, the Secret Daughter star told the Daily Telegraph that the industry is still 'a bit behind' when it comes to recognition of Indigenous Australians. 

'We are all so different but I think we are a bit behind with that kind of recognition and I hope there is more diversity of music given broader acknowledgment,' she said.

She went on to add that it is 'quite ridiculous' that fellow Indigenous artists like, Gurrumul Yunupingu, Yothu Yindi, Christine Anu and Dan Sultan have not received the recognition that they truly deserve.

Taking a stand: Despite her incredible feat, the Sydneysider recently told the Daily Telegraph that the industry is still 'a bit behind' when it comes to recognition of Indigenous Australians

She's a fan: The exotic beauty went on to add that it is 'quite ridiculous' that fellow Indigenous artists like, Gurrumul Yunupingu, Yothu Yindi, Christine Anu (pictured) and Dan Sultan have not received the recognition that they truly deserve

Talent: Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu performs on stage during a dress rehearsal for 'Seven Songs to Leave Behind' the Melbourne Festival finale concert at Sidney Myer Music Bowl on October 22, 2010 in Melbourne

Skill: Dan Sultan performs live on stage during day 1 of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia.

Honoured: Yothu Yindi, musician Peter Garrett and Paul Kelly pose after Yothu Yindi was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame at the 26th Annual ARIA Awards 2012 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on November 29, 2012 in Sydney, Australia

'I'm such a huge fan of Gurrumul and in my mind, I thought somewhere down the line there would have been a No. 1 for him,' she said.

'I remember watching Yothu Yindi in Darwin on my Dad's shoulders as a four year old and fist-pumping to their songs ... why don't they have a No. 1? That's crazy.

The exotic beauty also applauded Christine and Dan for making a positive impact on the Indigenous community through their music.

Proud: Jessica recently applauded cultural diversity on TV, after landing a lead role on The Secret Daughter

The Risk It singer, whose father is Indonesian and whose mother is Indigenous Australian, hit the chart top spot one week after releasing her latest album The Secret Daughter (Songs from the Original TV Series). 

It features various songs from the Channel Seven drama. 

Her praise comes one month after she applauded cultural diversity on Australian television.

Lead role: The beauty, whose father is Indonesian and whose mother is Indigenous Australian, plays pub singer Billie Carter on the upcoming Aussie drama

'I am now a part of a show that I would have wanted to see growing up. I feel really proud to have stood up and taken this role,' she said.

She added: 'Doing this show has been a life highlight in a direction I didn't ever think I'd be going.'

The brunette beauty plays pub singer Billie Carter on the upcoming Aussie drama. 

Grateful: She recently acknowledged the feat, telling the Daily Telegraph that she is proud to have been cast as a lead actress on the show

She previously described the casting as an 'emotional movement' in an interview with News Corp.

The Sapphires actress will star alongside Bonnie Sveen, Colin Friels and Matt Levett on the TV series, which premieres Oct. 3 on Channel Seven.

Her comments come one year after the actress opened up about her own struggles with racism after publicly supporting fellow Indigenous celebrity Adam against racist attacks.

Breaking barriers: 'I am now a part of a show that I would have wanted to see growing up. I feel really proud to have stood up and taken this role,' she said

'Growing up in a diverse and multicultural environment, I have been there – as a child I was bullied and called names,' she told The Courier Mail in August last year.

'It only made me stronger, and I see what Adam is doing, is coming out of it not hating, but with a renewed passion to teach and celebrate that we are having this conversation.'

On a personal front, the Darwin-native is still enjoying her eight-year romance with beau Themeli Magripilis.

Fun, games and romance: The Darwin-born beauty met the Northern Territory-based soccer player on a cheeky night out more than eight years ago

She said that while she is open to marriage with the Northern Territory-based soccer player, it is not a must.

'Out of all the moments we have had together it was a realisation that yes, I am going to be with him for the rest of my life, whether or not I have the ring,' she said.

Cover girl: Jess covers the latest issue of The Australian Women's Weekly, on newsstands now