Settlement Data in the EMR – ABS Census 2021

The graph indicates the top 10 countries of birth for new arrivals (Humanitarian, Family and Skilled Visas) in the Eastern Metropolitan Region (EMR) (ABS Census 2021).

At the 2021 Census, a total of 3,675 individuals settled in the EMR. The top 5 Countries of Birth for people settling in the EMR was China 37% (1419), India % (20), Iran 18% (678), Sri Lanka 7% (279) & Malaysia 4% (147).

Arrivals by Visa Stream

Local Government Areas with the highest numbers of individuals arriving across all three visa types were Monash 31% (1535), Whitehorse 22%  (1094) and Boroondara 17% (810).

In 2017-2018, 36% (58) of Humanitarian Visa arrivals settled in the City of Maroondah followed by City of Knox 20% (31), Shire of Yarra Ranges 19% (31), City of Whitehorse 11% (17) and City of Manningham 8% (12). The City of Monash and Boroondara recorded less than 5 Humanitarian Visa arrivals.

The LGA’s with the highest number of individuals arriving by Family Stream Visas were the City of Monash 24% (256), City of Whitehorse 22% (228) and City of Boroondara 17% (181).

Skilled Visa entries is the most predominant visa entry across 4 of the seven LGA’s in the EMR being Monash 35% (1274), Whitehorse 23% (849), Manningham 18% (644) and Boroondara 16% (598).

Humanitarian Visa by Country of Birth

Family Stream Visa by Country of Birth

Family Stream migrants are those sponsored by a family member who is a permanent resident or citizen of Australia. Such entrants may or may not be from a refugee background.

Family Stream migration has four main categories in which entrants can come under – partner, child, parent and other family.

In the EMR 1,049 individuals arrived on a Family Stream visa (ABS Census 2021).

The top 5 countries of birth for individuals arriving on a Family Stream visa was China 51% (381), India 12% (87), Malaysia 5% (40), Hong Kong 5% (37) and Thailand 5% (35).

Skilled Visa by Country of Birth

People arriving on a Skilled Migrant Visa have specific professional skills that they can contribute to the Australian workforce.

People on a Skilled Visa may be permanent or temporary residents.

In the EMR 3,675 individuals arrived in  on a Skilled Visa (ABS Census 2021).

The top 5 countries of birth for individuals arriving on a Skilled Visa was China 20% (727), India 19% (680), Iran 17% (624), Hong Kong 7% (274) and Sri Lanka 7% (249).

Migration Stream by Country of Birth

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