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 North Rocks (part), accounting for 25.5% (964 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (23%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

North Rocks (part) - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for North Rocks (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C).

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for North Rocks (part), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).

North Rocks (part)
Parramatta (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

131

% of total

3.5%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

191

% of total

5.1%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

252

% of total

6.7%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

561

% of total

14.8%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

613

% of total

16.2%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

964

% of total

25.5%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

535

% of total

14.1%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

482

% of total

12.7%

Not stated

2021 count

55

% of total

1.5%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for North Rocks (part). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Parramatta (C).

Overseas arrivals for North Rocks (part). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Parramatta (C).
Overseas arrivals for North Rocks (part). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Parramatta (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Parramatta (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier1313.5%1.4%
1961 to 19701915.1%2.6%
1971 to 19802526.7%4.0%
1981 to 199056114.8%10.1%
1991 to 200061316.2%13.6%
2001 to 201096425.5%23.0%
2011 to 201553514.1%16.2%
2016 to Aug 202148212.7%27.3%
Not stated551.5%1.8%
Total3,782100.0%100.0%