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 Northmead, accounting for 23.2% (904 people). This share was similar to Parramatta (C) (23%).
Section overview
Overseas arrivals
Northmead - Overseas born (Usual residence)
This table summarises overseas arrivals for Northmead in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C).
Chart view
Overseas arrivals snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northmead, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Arrived in 1960 or earlier
2021 count
160
% of total
4.1%
160
4.1%
1961 to 1970
2021 count
217
% of total
5.6%
217
5.6%
1971 to 1980
2021 count
288
% of total
7.4%
288
7.4%
1981 to 1990
2021 count
559
% of total
14.3%
559
14.3%
1991 to 2000
2021 count
636
% of total
16.3%
636
16.3%
2001 to 2010
2021 count
904
% of total
23.2%
904
23.2%
2011 to 2015
2021 count
550
% of total
14.1%
550
14.1%
2016 to Aug 2021
2021 count
562
% of total
14.4%
562
14.4%
Not stated
2021 count
41
% of total
1.1%
41
1.1%
Data table
Overseas arrivals for Northmead. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Parramatta (C).
| Category | 2021 count | 2021 % | Parramatta (C) % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrived in 1960 or earlier | 160 | 4.1% | 1.4% |
| 1961 to 1970 | 217 | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| 1971 to 1980 | 288 | 7.4% | 4.0% |
| 1981 to 1990 | 559 | 14.3% | 10.1% |
| 1991 to 2000 | 636 | 16.3% | 13.6% |
| 2001 to 2010 | 904 | 23.2% | 23.0% |
| 2011 to 2015 | 550 | 14.1% | 16.2% |
| 2016 to Aug 2021 | 562 | 14.4% | 27.3% |
| Not stated | 41 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Total | 3,898 | 100.0% | 100.0% |