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 Gawler (T), accounting for 30.7% (1,307 people). This share was higher than Greater Adelaide (12.5%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Gawler (T) - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Gawler (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide.

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Gawler (T), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.

Gawler (T)
Greater Adelaide

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

548

% of total

12.9%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

1,307

% of total

30.7%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

636

% of total

14.9%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

352

% of total

8.3%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

248

% of total

5.8%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

542

% of total

12.7%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

295

% of total

6.9%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

196

% of total

4.6%

Not stated

2021 count

138

% of total

3.2%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Gawler (T). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Greater Adelaide.

Overseas arrivals for Gawler (T). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Greater Adelaide.
Overseas arrivals for Gawler (T). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Greater Adelaide.
Category2021 count2021 %Greater Adelaide %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier54812.9%8.4%
1961 to 19701,30730.7%12.5%
1971 to 198063614.9%7.8%
1981 to 19903528.3%8.6%
1991 to 20002485.8%7.5%
2001 to 201054212.7%20.2%
2011 to 20152956.9%13.7%
2016 to Aug 20211964.6%19.1%
Not stated1383.2%2.2%
Total4,263100.0%100.0%