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 Bolwarra (NSW), accounting for 18.2% (22 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (10.7%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Bolwarra (NSW) - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Bolwarra (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C).

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Bolwarra (NSW), with comparison markers for Maitland (C).

Bolwarra (NSW)
Maitland (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

14

% of total

11.6%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

11

% of total

9.1%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

12

% of total

9.9%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

22

% of total

18.2%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

5

% of total

4.1%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

17

% of total

14.0%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

21

% of total

17.4%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

17

% of total

14.0%

Not stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Bolwarra (NSW). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Maitland (C).

Overseas arrivals for Bolwarra (NSW). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Maitland (C).
Overseas arrivals for Bolwarra (NSW). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Maitland (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Maitland (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier1411.6%8.4%
1961 to 1970119.1%9.5%
1971 to 1980129.9%8.5%
1981 to 19902218.2%10.7%
1991 to 200054.1%9.2%
2001 to 20101714.0%22.6%
2011 to 20152117.4%16.0%
2016 to Aug 20211714.0%12.8%
Not stated00.0%2.2%
Total121100.0%100.0%