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 Keilor Downs, accounting for 20.2% (824 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (8.9%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Keilor Downs - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Keilor Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C).

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Keilor Downs, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).

Keilor Downs
Brimbank (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

312

% of total

7.7%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

824

% of total

20.2%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

734

% of total

18.0%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

661

% of total

16.2%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

358

% of total

8.8%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

487

% of total

12.0%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

298

% of total

7.3%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

329

% of total

8.1%

Not stated

2021 count

79

% of total

1.9%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Keilor Downs. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Brimbank (C).

Overseas arrivals for Keilor Downs. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Brimbank (C).
Overseas arrivals for Keilor Downs. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Brimbank (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Brimbank (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier3127.7%4.7%
1961 to 197082420.2%8.9%
1971 to 198073418.0%9.1%
1981 to 199066116.2%15.5%
1991 to 20003588.8%13.2%
2001 to 201048712.0%17.7%
2011 to 20152987.3%12.7%
2016 to Aug 20213298.1%15.4%
Not stated791.9%2.9%
Total4,070100.0%100.0%