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 Salisbury Downs, accounting for 22.5% (538 people). This share was similar to Salisbury (C) (22.3%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Salisbury Downs - Overseas born (Usual residence)

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

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

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

Salisbury Downs
Salisbury (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

117

% of total

4.9%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

254

% of total

10.6%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

157

% of total

6.6%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

241

% of total

10.1%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

203

% of total

8.5%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

538

% of total

22.5%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

411

% of total

17.2%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

406

% of total

17.0%

Not stated

2021 count

56

% of total

2.3%

Data table

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

Overseas arrivals for Salisbury Downs. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Salisbury (C).
Overseas arrivals for Salisbury Downs. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Salisbury (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Salisbury (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier1174.9%5.1%
1961 to 197025410.6%10.6%
1971 to 19801576.6%6.7%
1981 to 199024110.1%9.7%
1991 to 20002038.5%8.2%
2001 to 201053822.5%22.3%
2011 to 201541117.2%16.6%
2016 to Aug 202140617.0%18.4%
Not stated562.3%2.4%
Total2,395100.0%100.0%