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Bucklands Crossing

Birthplace

In 2018, 17.1% of Bucklands Crossing's population was born overseas, compared to 12.0% in Mosgiel Central.

Country of Birth data identifies where people were born and is indicative of the level of cultural diversity in Bucklands Crossing. The mix of Country of Birth groups is also indicative of historical settlement patterns, as source countries for New Zealand's immigration program have varied significantly over time.

To get a more complete picture of cultural and ethnic characteristics, Bucklands Crossing's Country of Birth data should be viewed together with Ethnicity statistics, Māori Descent statistics, Languages Spoken data and Religion data.

Derived from the Census question:

'Which country were you born in?'.

Total population

Birthplace - Ranked by size
Bucklands Crossing20182013Change
Country of birthNumber%Mosgiel Central %Number%Mosgiel Central %2013 to 2018
United Kingdom1238.35.31238.65.70
Australia422.81.0362.50.9+6
Germany211.40.060.40.1+15
United States of America181.20.1181.30.10

Source: Statistics New Zealand, Census of Population and Dwellings 2013 and 2018. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Stats NZ data quality rating: High

Excludes countries with fewer than 12 people.

Birthplace - Summary
Bucklands Crossing20182013Change
Country of birthNumber%Mosgiel Central %Number%Mosgiel Central %2013 to 2018
New Zealand1,20981.387.41,11978.785.5+90
Overseas born25517.112.023116.210.9+24
Not stated / included241.60.6725.13.7-48

Source: Statistics New Zealand, Census of Population and Dwellings 2013 and 2018. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Stats NZ data quality rating: High

Birthplace, 2018
Birthplace, 2018 United Kingdom, Mosgiel Central: 5.3% Australia, Mosgiel Central: 1.0% Germany, Mosgiel Central: 0.0% United States of America, Mosgiel Central: 0.1% United Kingdom, Bucklands Crossing: 8.3% Australia, Bucklands Crossing: 2.8% Germany, Bucklands Crossing: 1.4% United States of America, Bucklands Crossing: 1.2%
Source: Statistics New Zealand, Census of Population and Dwellings, 2018
Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
Change in birthplace, 2013 to 2018
Change in birthplace, 2013 to 2018 United Kingdom, Bucklands Crossing: 0 Australia, Bucklands Crossing: +6 Germany, Bucklands Crossing: +15 United States of America, Bucklands Crossing: 0
Source: Statistics New Zealand, Census of Population and Dwellings, 2013 and 2018
Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

Analysis of the country of birth of the population in Bucklands Crossing in 2018 compared to the Mosgiel Central shows that there was a larger proportion of people born overseas

Overall, 17.1% of the population was born overseas, compared to 12.0% for the Mosgiel Central.

The major differences between the countries of birth of the population in Bucklands Crossing and the Mosgiel Central were:

  • A larger percentage of people born in United Kingdom (8.3% compared to 5.3%)
  • A larger percentage of people born in Australia (2.8% compared to 1.0%)
  • A larger percentage of people born in Germany (1.4% compared to 0.0%)
  • A larger percentage of people born in United States of America (1.2% compared to 0.1%)

Emerging groups

Between 2013 and 2018, the number of people born overseas increased by 24 or 10.4%.

There were no major differences in Bucklands Crossing between 2013 and 2018.

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