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 Bucasia, accounting for 26.8% (184 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (27.8%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Bucasia - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Bucasia in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R).

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Bucasia, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).

Bucasia
Mackay (R)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

24

% of total

3.5%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

49

% of total

7.1%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

80

% of total

11.7%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

68

% of total

9.9%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

63

% of total

9.2%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

184

% of total

26.8%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

108

% of total

15.7%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

94

% of total

13.7%

Not stated

2021 count

15

% of total

2.2%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Bucasia. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Mackay (R).

Overseas arrivals for Bucasia. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Mackay (R).
Overseas arrivals for Bucasia. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Mackay (R).
Category2021 count2021 %Mackay (R) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier243.5%5.4%
1961 to 1970497.1%7.7%
1971 to 19808011.7%7.9%
1981 to 1990689.9%8.9%
1991 to 2000639.2%7.8%
2001 to 201018426.8%27.8%
2011 to 201510815.7%16.2%
2016 to Aug 20219413.7%15.8%
Not stated152.2%2.5%
Total686100.0%100.0%