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 Willoughby (NSW), accounting for 22% (544 people). This share was higher than Willoughby (C) (21.6%).

Section overview

Overseas arrivals

Willoughby (NSW) - Overseas born (Usual residence)

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

Chart view

Overseas arrivals snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Willoughby (NSW), with comparison markers for Willoughby (C).

Willoughby (NSW)
Willoughby (C)

Arrived in 1960 or earlier

2021 count

105

% of total

4.2%

1961 to 1970

2021 count

221

% of total

8.9%

1971 to 1980

2021 count

277

% of total

11.2%

1981 to 1990

2021 count

363

% of total

14.7%

1991 to 2000

2021 count

365

% of total

14.7%

2001 to 2010

2021 count

544

% of total

22.0%

2011 to 2015

2021 count

288

% of total

11.6%

2016 to Aug 2021

2021 count

274

% of total

11.1%

Not stated

2021 count

35

% of total

1.4%

Data table

Overseas arrivals for Willoughby (NSW). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Willoughby (C).

Overseas arrivals for Willoughby (NSW). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Willoughby (C).
Overseas arrivals for Willoughby (NSW). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Willoughby (C).
Category2021 count2021 %Willoughby (C) %
Arrived in 1960 or earlier1054.2%2.8%
1961 to 19702218.9%4.6%
1971 to 198027711.2%6.7%
1981 to 199036314.7%13.4%
1991 to 200036514.7%14.6%
2001 to 201054422.0%21.6%
2011 to 201528811.6%13.6%
2016 to Aug 202127411.1%21.0%
Not stated351.4%1.7%
Total2,476100.0%100.0%