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 North Perth, accounting for 17% (485 people). This share was lower than Vincent (C) (18.6%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

North Perth - Overseas born (Usual residence)

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

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for North Perth, with comparison markers for Vincent (C).

North Perth
Vincent (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

233

% of total

8.2%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

319

% of total

11.2%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

294

% of total

10.3%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

476

% of total

16.7%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

342

% of total

12.0%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

485

% of total

17.0%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

324

% of total

11.4%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

277

% of total

9.7%

Not stated

2021 count

88

% of total

3.1%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for North Perth. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Vincent (C).

Overseas arrivals for North Perth. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Vincent (C).
Overseas arrivals for North Perth. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Vincent (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Vincent (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier2338.2%4.8%
1961 to 197031911.2%7.6%
1971 to 198029410.3%8.9%
1981 to 199047616.7%13.5%
1991 to 200034212.0%11.7%
2001 to 201048517.0%18.6%
2011 to 201532411.4%13.7%
2016 to Aug 20212779.7%18.8%
Not stated883.1%2.3%
Total2,850100.0%100.0%