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 Port Pirie City and Dists (M), accounting for 18.8% (252 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (23.6%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Port Pirie City and Dists (M) - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Port Pirie City and Dists (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA.

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Port Pirie City and Dists (M), with comparison markers for Regional SA.

Port Pirie City and Dists (M)
Regional SA

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

240

% of total

17.9%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

252

% of total

18.8%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

137

% of total

10.2%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

107

% of total

8.0%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

64

% of total

4.8%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

173

% of total

12.9%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

136

% of total

10.1%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

166

% of total

12.4%

Not stated

2021 count

60

% of total

4.5%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Port Pirie City and Dists (M). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Regional SA.

Overseas arrivals for Port Pirie City and Dists (M). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Regional SA.
Overseas arrivals for Port Pirie City and Dists (M). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Regional SA.
Category2021 count2021 %Regional SA %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier24017.9%14.0%
1961 to 197025218.8%23.6%
1971 to 198013710.2%11.9%
1981 to 19901078.0%7.4%
1991 to 2000644.8%5.2%
2001 to 201017312.9%12.3%
2011 to 201513610.1%8.9%
2016 to Aug 202116612.4%12.2%
Not stated604.5%4.6%
Total1,342100.0%100.0%