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 Central Highlands (M) (Tas.), accounting for 20% (51 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (14.9%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Central Highlands (M) (Tas.) - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Central Highlands (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas..

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Central Highlands (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..

Central Highlands (M) (Tas.)
Regional Tas.

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

19

% of total

7.5%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

51

% of total

20.0%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

42

% of total

16.5%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

30

% of total

11.8%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

18

% of total

7.1%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

19

% of total

7.5%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

26

% of total

10.2%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

19

% of total

7.5%

Not stated

2021 count

12

% of total

4.7%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Central Highlands (M) (Tas.). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Regional Tas..

Overseas arrivals for Central Highlands (M) (Tas.). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Regional Tas..
Overseas arrivals for Central Highlands (M) (Tas.). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Regional Tas..
Category2021 count2021 %Regional Tas. %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier197.5%10.0%
1961 to 19705120.0%14.9%
1971 to 19804216.5%11.8%
1981 to 19903011.8%10.1%
1991 to 2000187.1%6.7%
2001 to 2010197.5%12.8%
2011 to 20152610.2%11.7%
2016 to Aug 2021197.5%18.6%
Not stated124.7%3.3%
Total255100.0%100.0%