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, 1961 to 1970 was the most common arrival period among overseas-born residents in Waroona, accounting for 21.9% (111 people). This share was higher than Waroona (S) (20.4%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Waroona - Overseas born (Usual residence)

This table summarises overseas arrivals for Waroona in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waroona (S).

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Waroona, with comparison markers for Waroona (S).

Waroona
Waroona (S)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

64

% of total

12.6%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

111

% of total

21.9%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

53

% of total

10.4%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

50

% of total

9.8%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

22

% of total

4.3%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

77

% of total

15.2%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

40

% of total

7.9%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

30

% of total

5.9%

Not stated

2021 count

57

% of total

11.2%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Waroona. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Waroona (S).

Overseas arrivals for Waroona. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Waroona (S).
Overseas arrivals for Waroona. Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Waroona (S).
Category2021 count2021 %Waroona (S) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier6412.6%10.5%
1961 to 197011121.9%20.4%
1971 to 19805310.4%11.6%
1981 to 1990509.8%10.4%
1991 to 2000224.3%6.7%
2001 to 20107715.2%16.2%
2011 to 2015407.9%9.7%
2016 to Aug 2021305.9%5.3%
Not stated5711.2%8.0%
Total508100.0%100.0%