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 Dundas (NSW), accounting for 29.7% (679 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (23%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Dundas (NSW) - Overseas born (Usual residence)

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

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Dundas (NSW), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).

Dundas (NSW)
Parramatta (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

37

% of total

1.6%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

75

% of total

3.3%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

122

% of total

5.3%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

278

% of total

12.2%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

389

% of total

17.0%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

679

% of total

29.7%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

324

% of total

14.2%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

367

% of total

16.1%

Not stated

2021 count

31

% of total

1.4%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Dundas (NSW). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Parramatta (C).

Overseas arrivals for Dundas (NSW). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Parramatta (C).
Overseas arrivals for Dundas (NSW). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Parramatta (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Parramatta (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier371.6%1.4%
1961 to 1970753.3%2.6%
1971 to 19801225.3%4.0%
1981 to 199027812.2%10.1%
1991 to 200038917.0%13.6%
2001 to 201067929.7%23.0%
2011 to 201532414.2%16.2%
2016 to Aug 202136716.1%27.3%
Not stated311.4%1.8%
Total2,284100.0%100.0%