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, 2016 to August 2021 was the most common arrival period among overseas-born residents in Highgate (WA), accounting for 22.5% (196 people). This share was higher than Vincent (C) (18.8%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Highgate (WA) - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Highgate (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Vincent (C).

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Highgate (WA), with comparison markers for Vincent (C).

Highgate (WA)
Vincent (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

28

% of total

3.2%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

55

% of total

6.3%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

76

% of total

8.7%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

113

% of total

13.0%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

120

% of total

13.8%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

153

% of total

17.6%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

114

% of total

13.1%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

196

% of total

22.5%

Not stated

2021 count

16

% of total

1.8%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Highgate (WA). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Vincent (C).

Overseas arrivals for Highgate (WA). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Vincent (C).
Overseas arrivals for Highgate (WA). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Vincent (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Vincent (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier283.2%4.8%
1961 to 1970556.3%7.6%
1971 to 1980768.7%8.9%
1981 to 199011313.0%13.5%
1991 to 200012013.8%11.7%
2001 to 201015317.6%18.6%
2011 to 201511413.1%13.7%
2016 to Aug 202119622.5%18.8%
Not stated161.8%2.3%
Total870100.0%100.0%