# Migration & Movement — Paynesville

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

Area: Paynesville (Suburb / Locality)

More than four in ten people living in Paynesville have moved house recently, making it a highly mobile community. This trend is driven largely by internal movement, as very few new residents are arriving from overseas.

About 42.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is a little above the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

Only 3.2% of people arrived from overseas recently. This is far below the national figure of 14.5% and the Victorian rate of 15.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 42.4% | +1.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 3.2% | -50.4% since 2011 |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22049/paynesville/topic/mobility-location