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 Glenella, accounting for 32% (255 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (27.8%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Glenella - Overseas born (Usual residence)

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

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

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

Glenella
Mackay (R)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

34

% of total

4.3%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

37

% of total

4.6%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

33

% of total

4.1%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

58

% of total

7.3%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

46

% of total

5.8%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

255

% of total

32.0%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

154

% of total

19.3%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

155

% of total

19.5%

Not stated

2021 count

16

% of total

2.0%

Data table

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

Overseas arrivals for Glenella. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Mackay (R).
Overseas arrivals for Glenella. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Mackay (R).
Category2021 count2021 %Mackay (R) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier344.3%5.4%
1961 to 1970374.6%7.7%
1971 to 1980334.1%7.9%
1981 to 1990587.3%8.9%
1991 to 2000465.8%7.8%
2001 to 201025532.0%27.8%
2011 to 201515419.3%16.2%
2016 to Aug 202115519.5%15.8%
Not stated162.0%2.5%
Total796100.0%100.0%