Cultural diversity
Overseas arrivals
About this topic
Overseas arrivals groups the overseas-born population by the year they first arrived in Australia to live here for one year or more. It shows how recent or established migrant communities are within an area.
This topic only applies to people born overseas, not the total population. It is useful for understanding settlement trends and likely demand for newcomer services, and it is best read with birthplace, language used at home, and religion.
Interpretation notes
- This topic applies only to overseas-born people who first arrived to live in Australia for one year or more, not to the total population.
- Year of arrival is most useful with birthplace and language, because arrival timing alone does not show current support needs.
Key insight
In 2021, 1961 to 1970 was the most common arrival period among overseas-born residents in Alexandrina (DC), accounting for 26.8% (1,250 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (23.6%).
Section overview
Overseas arrivals
Alexandrina (DC) - Overseas born (Usual residence)
This table summarises overseas arrivals for Alexandrina (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA.
Chart view
Overseas arrivals snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alexandrina (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Arrived in 1960 or earlier
2021 count
752
% of total
16.1%
752
16.1%
1961 to 1970
2021 count
1,250
% of total
26.8%
1,250
26.8%
1971 to 1980
2021 count
775
% of total
16.6%
775
16.6%
1981 to 1990
2021 count
484
% of total
10.4%
484
10.4%
1991 to 2000
2021 count
260
% of total
5.6%
260
5.6%
2001 to 2010
2021 count
525
% of total
11.2%
525
11.2%
2011 to 2015
2021 count
231
% of total
4.9%
231
4.9%
2016 to Aug 2021
2021 count
194
% of total
4.2%
194
4.2%
Not stated
2021 count
183
% of total
3.9%
183
3.9%
Data table
Overseas arrivals for Alexandrina (DC). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 count | 2021 % | Regional SA % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrived in 1960 or earlier | 752 | 16.1% | 14.0% |
| 1961 to 1970 | 1,250 | 26.8% | 23.6% |
| 1971 to 1980 | 775 | 16.6% | 11.9% |
| 1981 to 1990 | 484 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| 1991 to 2000 | 260 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| 2001 to 2010 | 525 | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2011 to 2015 | 231 | 4.9% | 8.9% |
| 2016 to Aug 2021 | 194 | 4.2% | 12.2% |
| Not stated | 183 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Total | 4,671 | 100.0% | 100.0% |