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 Carpentaria (S), accounting for 14.9% (20 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (8.5%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Carpentaria (S) - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Carpentaria (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld.

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Carpentaria (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.

Carpentaria (S)
Regional Qld

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

13

% of total

9.7%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

20

% of total

14.9%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

15

% of total

11.2%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

12

% of total

9.0%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

5

% of total

3.7%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

20

% of total

14.9%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

14

% of total

10.4%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

18

% of total

13.4%

Not stated

2021 count

9

% of total

6.7%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Carpentaria (S). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Regional Qld.

Overseas arrivals for Carpentaria (S). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Regional Qld.
Overseas arrivals for Carpentaria (S). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Regional Qld.
Category2021 count2021 %Regional Qld %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier139.7%5.7%
1961 to 19702014.9%8.5%
1971 to 19801511.2%9.1%
1981 to 1990129.0%11.3%
1991 to 200053.7%10.7%
2001 to 20102014.9%22.7%
2011 to 20151410.4%13.2%
2016 to Aug 20211813.4%16.0%
Not stated96.7%2.9%
Total134100.0%100.0%