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 Colyton, accounting for 20.4% (501 people). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (22.6%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Colyton - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Colyton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C).

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Colyton, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).

Colyton
Penrith (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

102

% of total

4.1%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

263

% of total

10.7%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

233

% of total

9.5%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

369

% of total

15.0%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

405

% of total

16.5%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

501

% of total

20.4%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

291

% of total

11.8%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

258

% of total

10.5%

Not stated

2021 count

40

% of total

1.6%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Colyton. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Penrith (C).

Overseas arrivals for Colyton. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Penrith (C).
Overseas arrivals for Colyton. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Penrith (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Penrith (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier1024.1%4.8%
1961 to 197026310.7%10.3%
1971 to 19802339.5%9.3%
1981 to 199036915.0%13.4%
1991 to 200040516.5%13.2%
2001 to 201050120.4%22.6%
2011 to 201529111.8%13.1%
2016 to Aug 202125810.5%10.9%
Not stated401.6%2.4%
Total2,461100.0%100.0%