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Subsequent Migration of Immigrants Within Australia, 1981-2016
James Raymer1, Bernard Baffour1
1School of Demography, Australian National University, 9 Fellows Road, Acton, ACT 2601 Australia.
Population Research and Policy Review
|December 15, 2018
Summary
This study examines how immigrants in Australia move internally after arrival, finding diverse migration behaviors among groups like UK, NZ, Chinese, and Indian-born individuals. Subsequent migration patterns reveal important population redistribution trends over 35 years.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Sociology
- Population Studies
Background:
- Australia is a major immigrant-receiving nation, with immigrants comprising 28% of the population.
- Understanding internal migration (subsequent migration) is key to analyzing immigrant integration and population redistribution.
- Previous research has not fully explored the long-term subsequent migration patterns of diverse immigrant groups within Australia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the long-term consequences of immigration on internal migration patterns in Australia.
- To analyze how major immigrant groups (UK, NZ, China, India) engage in subsequent migration compared to Australian-born individuals.
- To identify the diversity in migration behaviors among different immigrant populations within Australia.
Main Methods:
- Utilized 35-year quinquennial census data for demographic analysis.
- Incorporated birthplace-specific mortality data to construct multiregional life tables.
- Compared internal migration patterns of foreign-born populations with Australian-born individuals.
Main Results:
- Subsequent migration significantly impacts population redistribution within Australia.
- Distinct migration behaviors were observed among different immigrant groups (UK, NZ, China, India).
- Immigrant subsequent migration patterns differ from those of Australian-born individuals, especially amidst declining internal migration trends since 1981.
Conclusions:
- Subsequent migration is a crucial factor in understanding immigrant settlement and population dynamics in Australia.
- Migration behaviors are not uniform across all immigrant groups, highlighting the need for nuanced policy approaches.
- The study underscores the complexity of immigrant adaptation and spatial redistribution in a major host country.
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