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 Litchfield (M), accounting for 17.1% (479 people). This share was lower than Greater Darwin (20.1%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Litchfield (M) - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Litchfield (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Darwin.

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Litchfield (M), with comparison markers for Greater Darwin.

Litchfield (M)
Greater Darwin

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

153

% of total

5.5%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

377

% of total

13.5%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

398

% of total

14.2%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

365

% of total

13.0%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

278

% of total

9.9%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

479

% of total

17.1%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

308

% of total

11.0%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

234

% of total

8.4%

Not stated

2021 count

187

% of total

6.7%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Litchfield (M). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Greater Darwin.

Overseas arrivals for Litchfield (M). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Greater Darwin.
Overseas arrivals for Litchfield (M). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Greater Darwin.
Category2021 count2021 %Greater Darwin %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier1535.5%2.2%
1961 to 197037713.5%5.3%
1971 to 198039814.2%7.4%
1981 to 199036513.0%8.7%
1991 to 20002789.9%7.2%
2001 to 201047917.1%20.1%
2011 to 201530811.0%20.9%
2016 to Aug 20212348.4%25.6%
Not stated1876.7%2.6%
Total2,799100.0%100.0%