# Migration & Movement — Newlands Arm

How people move — recent moves within Australia and arrivals from overseas.

Area: Newlands Arm (Suburb / Locality)

A far lower share of people have arrived from overseas in Newlands Arm compared to the rest of the country. While 40.8% of residents moved house in the last five years, very few of these newcomers have come from abroad.

About 40.8% of people here moved home in the last five years. This is much higher than in most similar areas, though it is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Only 2.1% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas, which is lower than in most areas. This is far below the state figure of 15.6% and the national figure of 14.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 40.8% | +2.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 2.1% | -69.3% since 2011 |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21930/newlands-arm/topic/mobility-location