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 Para Hills, accounting for 18.8% (405 people). This share was lower than Salisbury (C) (22.3%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Para Hills - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Para Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C).

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Para Hills, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).

Para Hills
Salisbury (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

125

% of total

5.8%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

347

% of total

16.1%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

178

% of total

8.2%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

173

% of total

8.0%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

172

% of total

8.0%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

405

% of total

18.8%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

372

% of total

17.2%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

349

% of total

16.2%

Not stated

2021 count

30

% of total

1.4%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Para Hills. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Salisbury (C).

Overseas arrivals for Para Hills. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Salisbury (C).
Overseas arrivals for Para Hills. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Salisbury (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Salisbury (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier1255.8%5.1%
1961 to 197034716.1%10.6%
1971 to 19801788.2%6.7%
1981 to 19901738.0%9.7%
1991 to 20001728.0%8.2%
2001 to 201040518.8%22.3%
2011 to 201537217.2%16.6%
2016 to Aug 202134916.2%18.4%
Not stated301.4%2.4%
Total2,159100.0%100.0%