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 Dunsborough, accounting for 19.2% (263 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (18.7%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Dunsborough - Overseas born (Usual residence)

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

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Dunsborough, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).

Dunsborough
Busselton (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

79

% of total

5.8%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

139

% of total

10.1%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

142

% of total

10.3%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

203

% of total

14.8%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

142

% of total

10.3%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

263

% of total

19.2%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

181

% of total

13.2%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

177

% of total

12.9%

Not stated

2021 count

48

% of total

3.5%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Dunsborough. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Busselton (C).

Overseas arrivals for Dunsborough. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Busselton (C).
Overseas arrivals for Dunsborough. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Busselton (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Busselton (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier795.8%7.0%
1961 to 197013910.1%15.1%
1971 to 198014210.3%13.1%
1981 to 199020314.8%13.5%
1991 to 200014210.3%8.9%
2001 to 201026319.2%18.7%
2011 to 201518113.2%11.8%
2016 to Aug 202117712.9%8.8%
Not stated483.5%3.0%
Total1,372100.0%100.0%