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 Carrum Downs, accounting for 25.2% (1,373 people). This share was higher than Frankston (C) (20.8%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Carrum Downs - Overseas born (Usual residence)

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

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Carrum Downs, with comparison markers for Frankston (C).

Carrum Downs
Frankston (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

277

% of total

5.1%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

500

% of total

9.2%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

485

% of total

8.9%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

744

% of total

13.6%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

694

% of total

12.7%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

1,373

% of total

25.2%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

709

% of total

13.0%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

528

% of total

9.7%

Not stated

2021 count

133

% of total

2.4%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Carrum Downs. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Frankston (C).

Overseas arrivals for Carrum Downs. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Frankston (C).
Overseas arrivals for Carrum Downs. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Frankston (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Frankston (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier2775.1%7.6%
1961 to 19705009.2%13.0%
1971 to 19804858.9%11.0%
1981 to 199074413.6%13.9%
1991 to 200069412.7%11.0%
2001 to 20101,37325.2%20.8%
2011 to 201570913.0%11.0%
2016 to Aug 20215289.7%9.2%
Not stated1332.4%2.4%
Total5,451100.0%100.0%