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, 1981 to 1990 was the most common arrival period among overseas-born residents in Marrickville, accounting for 16.6% (1,537 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (14.1%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Marrickville - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Marrickville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A).

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Marrickville, with comparison markers for Inner West (A).

Marrickville
Inner West (A)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

345

% of total

3.7%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

1,096

% of total

11.8%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

1,129

% of total

12.2%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

1,537

% of total

16.6%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

1,277

% of total

13.8%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

1,381

% of total

14.9%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

1,067

% of total

11.5%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

1,134

% of total

12.2%

Not stated

2021 count

296

% of total

3.2%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Marrickville. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Inner West (A).

Overseas arrivals for Marrickville. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Inner West (A).
Overseas arrivals for Marrickville. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Inner West (A).
Category2021 count2021 %Inner West (A) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier3453.7%4.2%
1961 to 19701,09611.8%9.5%
1971 to 19801,12912.2%10.0%
1981 to 19901,53716.6%14.1%
1991 to 20001,27713.8%13.7%
2001 to 20101,38114.9%18.0%
2011 to 20151,06711.5%12.2%
2016 to Aug 20211,13412.2%15.6%
Not stated2963.2%2.7%
Total9,270100.0%100.0%