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 Highett (part), accounting for 22.9% (831 people). This share was higher than Bayside (C) (20.3%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Highett (part) - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Highett (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bayside (C).

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Highett (part), with comparison markers for Bayside (C).

Highett (part)
Bayside (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

168

% of total

4.6%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

331

% of total

9.1%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

367

% of total

10.1%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

400

% of total

11.0%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

478

% of total

13.2%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

831

% of total

22.9%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

567

% of total

15.6%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

435

% of total

12.0%

Not stated

2021 count

58

% of total

1.6%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Highett (part). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Bayside (C).

Overseas arrivals for Highett (part). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Bayside (C).
Overseas arrivals for Highett (part). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Bayside (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Bayside (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier1684.6%7.7%
1961 to 19703319.1%9.1%
1971 to 198036710.1%9.4%
1981 to 199040011.0%12.2%
1991 to 200047813.2%12.5%
2001 to 201083122.9%20.3%
2011 to 201556715.6%12.5%
2016 to Aug 202143512.0%14.2%
Not stated581.6%2.1%
Total3,633100.0%100.0%