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, 1991 to 2000 was the most common arrival period among overseas-born residents in Blackett, accounting for 19.5% (177 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (15.5%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Blackett - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Blackett in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C).

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Blackett, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).

Blackett
Blacktown (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

20

% of total

2.2%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

86

% of total

9.5%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

44

% of total

4.8%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

114

% of total

12.5%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

177

% of total

19.5%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

172

% of total

18.9%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

144

% of total

15.8%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

118

% of total

13.0%

Not stated

2021 count

31

% of total

3.4%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Blackett. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Blacktown (C).

Overseas arrivals for Blackett. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Blacktown (C).
Overseas arrivals for Blackett. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Blacktown (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Blacktown (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier202.2%1.7%
1961 to 1970869.5%3.5%
1971 to 1980444.8%4.3%
1981 to 199011412.5%11.0%
1991 to 200017719.5%15.5%
2001 to 201017218.9%28.3%
2011 to 201514415.8%16.1%
2016 to Aug 202111813.0%17.7%
Not stated313.4%1.9%
Total909100.0%100.0%