Mornington Peninsula Shire
Age groups - Birthplace
In 2021, 1.3% of children aged [Parameter].[COIIDLabel] in Mornington Peninsula Shire were born overseas.
Country of Birth data identifies where people were born and is indicative of the level of cultural diversity at the chosen age group in Mornington Peninsula Shire. The mix of Country of Birth groups in different age groups is also indicative of historical settlement patterns, as source countries for Australia's immigration program have varied significantly over time. Typically, older populations are more likely to have been born overseas, however the countries of birth are different to the young, with migration from Europe dominating among those over 60, while Asian countries such as China and India are more common birthplaces among the young.
Mornington Peninsula Shire's Country of Birth data should be viewed together with Language Spoken at Home data and data specific to the characteristics of the birthplace or people born overseas in total.
Derived from the Census question:
'In which country was the person born?'
Children aged [Parameter].[COIIDLabel]
| Birthplace - Ranked by size | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mornington Peninsula Shire - [Parameter].[COIIDLabel] | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Birthplace | Number | % | [Toggles].[BMACOIIDDisplayLabel] | Number | % | [Toggles].[BMACOIIDDisplayLabel] | 2011 to 2021 | |
| United Kingdom | 31 | 0.4 | 3.3 | 92 | 1.1 | 4.1 | -61 | 30075 |
| United States of America | 17 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 10 | 0.1 | 0.4 | +7 | 30265 |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
Excludes countries with fewer than 10 people.
| Birthplace - Summary | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mornington Peninsula Shire - [Parameter].[COIIDLabel] | 2021 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Birthplace | Number | % | [Toggles].[BMACOIIDDisplayLabel] | Number | % | [Toggles].[BMACOIIDDisplayLabel] | 2011 to 2021 | |
| Overseas born | 100 | 1.3 | 35.7 | 191 | 2.3 | 31.5 | -91 | 38000 |
| Australia | 7,494 | 94.5 | 59.9 | 7,915 | 93.7 | 63.2 | -421 | 38004 |
| Not stated | 335 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 338 | 4.0 | 5.3 | -3 | 38009 |
| Total people | 7,929 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 8,444 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -515 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
Dominant groups
Analysis of the country of birth of children aged [Parameter].[COIIDLabel] in Mornington Peninsula Shire in 2021 compared to [Parameter].[BMACOIIDLabel] shows that there was a smaller proportion of people born overseas.
Overall, 1.3% of children aged [Parameter].[COIIDLabel] were born overseas, compared with 35.7% for [Parameter].[BMACOIIDLabel].
The major difference between the countries of birth of children aged [Parameter].[COIIDLabel] in Mornington Peninsula Shire and [Parameter].[BMACOIIDLabel] was:
- A smaller percentage of people born in United Kingdom (0.4% compared to 3.3%)
Emerging groups
Between 2011 and 2021, the number of children aged [Parameter].[COIIDLabel] born overseas decreased by 91 or 47.6%.
The largest change in birthplace countries of children aged [Parameter].[COIIDLabel] in Mornington Peninsula Shire between 2011 and 2021 was for those born in:
- United Kingdom (-61 persons)