Australian suburbs by overseas-born share

Ranked by overseas-born share, from ABS 2021 Census. Highest and lowest suburbs, each linking to its full profile.

Share of residents with a stated birthplace who were born overseas, at the 2021 Census, for suburbs with a population of at least 1,000 and at least 200 residents with a stated birthplace. This reflects country of birth, not ancestry or language.

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Highest overseas-born share

#SuburbStatePostcodeOverseas-born share
1 Haymarket NSW 2000 85.8%
2 Harris Park NSW 2150 79.6%
3 Sydney NSW 2000 76.1%
4 Wolli Creek NSW 2205 75.5%
5 Rhodes NSW 2138 75.4%
6 Parramatta NSW 2150 73.7%
7 Homebush West NSW 2140 73.6%
8 Burwood NSW 2134 73.4%
9 Westmead NSW 2145 72.2%
10 Ultimo NSW 2007 71.2%
11 Hurstville NSW 2220 70.8%
12 Homebush NSW 2140 70.8%
13 Clayton SA 5256 70.7%
14 Clayton VIC 3168 70.7%
15 Melbourne VIC 3000 70.6%
16 Fairfield NSW 2165 70.2%
17 Auburn NSW 2144 69.7%
18 Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 69.7%
19 Springvale VIC 3171 69.6%
20 Cabramatta NSW 2166 69.6%
21 Campsie NSW 2194 69.1%
22 Lidcombe NSW 2141 68.9%
23 Macquarie Park NSW 2113 68.9%
24 Fairfield Heights NSW 2165 68.9%
25 Wentworthville NSW 2145 68.4%

Lowest overseas-born share

#SuburbStatePostcodeOverseas-born share
1 Cherbourg QLD 4605 0.0%
2 Yarrabah QLD 4871 0.2%
3 Milingimbi NT 0822 0.4%
4 Woorabinda QLD 4713 0.9%
5 East Arnhem NT 0822 1.0%
6 Ngukurr NT 0852 1.0%
7 Kowanyama QLD 4871 1.3%
8 St George Ranges WA 6728 1.5%
9 Aurukun QLD 4871 1.6%
10 Galiwinku NT 0822 1.9%
11 Hope Vale QLD 4895 2.0%
12 Palm Island QLD 4816 2.2%
13 Maningrida NT 0822 2.4%
14 Wadeye NT 0822 2.6%
15 Wurrumiyanga NT 0822 2.7%
16 Doomadgee QLD 4830 2.8%
17 Gunbalanya NT 0822 2.8%
18 Wellesley Islands QLD 4871 3.0%
19 Gagebrook TAS 7030 3.3%
20 Haven VIC 3401 3.5%
21 Alton Downs QLD 4702 3.6%
22 Bamaga QLD 4876 3.6%
23 Abermain NSW 2326 3.9%
24 Boggabilla NSW 2409 3.9%
25 Gilgandra NSW 2827 4.1%

Ranked from 4,010 eligible suburbs that met the population and data thresholds above. Each suburb links to its full demographic profile.

These tables draw on ABS 2021 Census open data and are recomputed each time the site rebuilds. Figures describe whole suburbs, not individual households, and are a snapshot of the 2021 Census period. For the methodology behind every number, see the data notes.

Page last reviewed . Source: ABS 2021 Census. All suburb rankings.