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 Capalaba, accounting for 26.2% (1,034 people). This share was lower than Redland (C) (26.8%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Capalaba - Overseas born (Usual residence)

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

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Capalaba, with comparison markers for Redland (C).

Capalaba
Redland (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

198

% of total

5.0%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

318

% of total

8.0%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

421

% of total

10.6%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

587

% of total

14.8%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

503

% of total

12.7%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

1,034

% of total

26.2%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

473

% of total

12.0%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

344

% of total

8.7%

Not stated

2021 count

80

% of total

2.0%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Capalaba. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Redland (C).

Overseas arrivals for Capalaba. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Redland (C).
Overseas arrivals for Capalaba. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Redland (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Redland (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier1985.0%6.1%
1961 to 19703188.0%9.2%
1971 to 198042110.6%9.9%
1981 to 199058714.8%13.5%
1991 to 200050312.7%12.0%
2001 to 20101,03426.2%26.8%
2011 to 201547312.0%11.5%
2016 to Aug 20213448.7%8.1%
Not stated802.0%2.7%
Total3,954100.0%100.0%