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, 1961 to 1970 was the most common arrival period among overseas-born residents in Elizabeth Downs, accounting for 25.1% (257 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (19.4%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Elizabeth Downs - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Elizabeth Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C).

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth Downs, with comparison markers for Playford (C).

Elizabeth Downs
Playford (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

86

% of total

8.4%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

257

% of total

25.1%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

94

% of total

9.2%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

61

% of total

6.0%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

60

% of total

5.9%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

184

% of total

18.0%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

144

% of total

14.1%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

92

% of total

9.0%

Not stated

2021 count

47

% of total

4.6%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Elizabeth Downs. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Playford (C).

Overseas arrivals for Elizabeth Downs. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Playford (C).
Overseas arrivals for Elizabeth Downs. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Playford (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Playford (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier868.4%7.4%
1961 to 197025725.1%19.4%
1971 to 1980949.2%9.5%
1981 to 1990616.0%7.4%
1991 to 2000605.9%5.7%
2001 to 201018418.0%20.3%
2011 to 201514414.1%14.4%
2016 to Aug 2021929.0%13.0%
Not stated474.6%2.9%
Total1,024100.0%100.0%