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, 2001 to 2010 was the most common arrival period among overseas-born residents in Bassendean (T), accounting for 20.9% (905 people). This share was lower than Greater Perth (26.1%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Bassendean (T) - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Bassendean (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth.

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Bassendean (T), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.

Bassendean (T)
Greater Perth

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

277

% of total

6.4%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

592

% of total

13.7%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

475

% of total

11.0%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

632

% of total

14.6%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

447

% of total

10.3%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

905

% of total

20.9%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

538

% of total

12.4%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

403

% of total

9.3%

Not stated

2021 count

72

% of total

1.7%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Bassendean (T). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Greater Perth.

Overseas arrivals for Bassendean (T). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Greater Perth.
Overseas arrivals for Bassendean (T). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Greater Perth.
Category2021 count2021 %Greater Perth %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier2776.4%3.5%
1961 to 197059213.7%7.9%
1971 to 198047511.0%7.9%
1981 to 199063214.6%12.0%
1991 to 200044710.3%10.5%
2001 to 201090520.9%26.1%
2011 to 201553812.4%16.9%
2016 to Aug 20214039.3%13.2%
Not stated721.7%2.0%
Total4,334100.0%100.0%