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 South Hurstville, accounting for 23.9% (587 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (20.1%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

South Hurstville - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for South Hurstville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A).

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for South Hurstville, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).

South Hurstville
Georges River (A)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

92

% of total

3.8%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

180

% of total

7.3%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

190

% of total

7.7%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

350

% of total

14.3%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

427

% of total

17.4%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

587

% of total

23.9%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

295

% of total

12.0%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

270

% of total

11.0%

Not stated

2021 count

54

% of total

2.2%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for South Hurstville. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Georges River (A).

Overseas arrivals for South Hurstville. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Georges River (A).
Overseas arrivals for South Hurstville. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Georges River (A).
Category2021 count2021 %Georges River (A) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier923.8%2.9%
1961 to 19701807.3%6.7%
1971 to 19801907.7%7.0%
1981 to 199035014.3%13.3%
1991 to 200042717.4%15.4%
2001 to 201058723.9%20.1%
2011 to 201529512.0%12.1%
2016 to Aug 202127011.0%19.9%
Not stated542.2%2.7%
Total2,452100.0%100.0%