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10 questions your NCLS Community Social Profile can answer that will help you connect with people with diverse cultures in your community

5. How is your community changing?Identify patterns of change in countries of birth

Your CSP shows you the degree of change in how many people in your community were born in Australia or in another country (both English and non-English speaking). How do your figures for 2011 compare to 2006? What groups are increasing, decreasing or remaining steady? Does this match your personal observations of changes in your community? Your local Council may also have regularly updated statistics on this area of change.

4. What countries of birth do your local residents have?Australian residents have a variety of countries of birth

Especially in capital cities, many Australian communities will find their residents have a diverse range of countries of birth. Your CSP shows you how many people were born in Australia or in another country (both English and non-English speaking). Which countries of birth are most prominent in your community? Which others are also present?

3. If born overseas, when did residents arrive in Australia?Cater for people as they settle into life in Australia

Knowing how long immigrants have lived in Australia can help you support them and plan appropriate services to suit. Are people in your area very recent arrivals? If so, what might they need in terms of access to services and familiarisation with the culture? How many people have settled over 5 years ago? Do they have an established support network of friends or relatives? How might this information improve your organisation’s activities?

2. What country of birth do your local residents have?Appreciate the backgrounds of residents in your area

Knowing where people were born can give a sense of their history and aspirations, particularly if you are planning a program or service for multicultural groups. Your CSP lists the countries of birth of local residents. How many of your residents are Australian born? What other countries of birth are represented in your community? How does this diversity of backgrounds compare to the rest of Australia?

1. Where is your program, service or activity located?Recognise where your activity is located, in relation to the local neighbourhood

If you are planning a program or activity for people with diverse cultural backgrounds, you might consider whether your location is accessible. Does the appearance or location of your building have any impact? Your CSP includes a map of your location in relation to the surrounding community. How easily can people reach you?

of your CSP shows a map of your location within your neighbourhood.

Pages 6 and 24 of your CSP show you changes in country of birth over the past 5 years.

Page 24 of your CSP shows you country of birth.

Page 24 of your CSP shows the year of arrival in Australia for your local residents.

Page 24 of your CSP shows the countries of birth of people living in your area.

Migration

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

10.3%

8.4%

70.9%

31.8%

5.6%

38.6%

39.5%

4.6%

34.4%

Year of Arrival and Country of Birth

Australia is a multi-cultural society, and understanding where people have come from can give a sense of their story and their aspirations. It can contribute to cross cultural awareness.More recent arrivals may have integration needs, with new entrants sometimes struggling with English, with navigating Australian regulations and government departments, and accessing basic resources such as food and medicine.

Engage

• How well do you feel your church connects with the varying categories of overseas born people in your community?

• How are migrants assisted in your local community? Could your church be a part of this assistance?

See page 24 of the CSP Guide

Figure 15: Country of birth of people in your area

Born in Australia

Born in an English speaking country

Born in a non-English speaking country

Your area in 2006 Percent (%)

Your area in 2001 Australia in 2006

Your Area in 2006 Your Area in 2001What has changed?

Australia in 2006What is distinctive?

Number Percent (%) Degree of Change

Percent (%) Degree of Difference

Percent (%)

Year of Arrival*Arrived in Australia within the last 5 years 7471 36.2 4 33.3 5 14.7Arrived in Australia more than 5 years ago12183 59.0 2 61.4 1 80.5Year of arrival not stated 1009 4.9 3 5.2 4 4.8Total persons born overseas 20664 100.0 100.0 100.0

Country of Birth**Australia - Aboriginal or

Torres Strait Islander 281 0.7 3 0.8 2 2.3Australia - Non-indigenous 12648 33.7 2 37.8 1 68.61. India 4769 12.7 5 5.8 5 0.72. China (excl. Hong Kong, Taiwan) 3391 9.0 4 7.5 5 1.03. Lebanon 1245 3.3 3 3.8 2 0.44. Philippines 853 2.3 2 2.8 5 0.65. New Zealand 840 2.2 3 2.7 4 2.06. United Kingdom 573 1.5 2 2.1 1 5.27. South Korea 564 1.5 2 2.1 5 0.38. Fiji 482 1.3 3 1.6 5 0.29. Sri Lanka 444 1.2 3 1.2 5 0.310. Hong Kong 377 1.0 3 1.2 5 0.411. Viet Nam 370 1.0 3 1.0 5 0.812. Greece 266 0.7 3 0.8 5 0.613. Malaysia 239 0.6 3 0.6 5 0.514. Iraq 237 0.6 n/a n/a 2 0.215. Turkey 236 0.6 3 0.8 2 0.2Born elsewhere 5788 15.4 3 15.9 9.0Not stated 3959 10.5 2 11.7 5 6.9Total persons 37560 100.0 100.0 100.0

1Based on total persons born overseas (Place of Usual Residence). 2 Based on total persons (Place of Usual Residence). Top 15 categories in order of size in your area. See section about CSP at www0.ncls.org.au/community for a full list.

Migration

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

10.3%

8.4%

70.9%

31.8%

5.6%

38.6%

39.5%

4.6%

34.4%



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What has changed

Communities evolve over time. Some changes are rapid and obvious; others slow and subtle. This Profile helps you to identify if there have been changes in your community and where they are taking place. This may point to possible long term trends.

These pages compare census data from 2006 and 2001 for your local community. The Change Over Time chart on page 7 of the CSP shows how your local community has changed across the twelve key demographic indicators.

As you look at your Change Over Time chart on page 7: Is there anything here that surprises you? Is there anything here that you feel you need to explore more deeply? Which of your church’s ministries might be affected by this information?

Clues for reading the Change Over Time chart.

There are a number of clues to help you determine the degree of the change that happened in your local area between 2001 and 2006.

The length of the arrow indicates the size of the change and the direction of the arrow shows whether there has been an increase or a decrease. Red colours are used when the 2006 result is higher than 2001. Yellow colours are used when it is lower. Orange indicates little or no change since 2001. Much change is shown by double arrowheads, whereas moderate change is shown with a single arrowhead. If there has been little or no change in the indicator between 2001 and 2006, then the indicator remains on the centred bar.

More about Change Over Time in Detailed Review

Later in the Detailed Review, more detail is provided about changes over time for hundreds of indicators. As well as the 2006 information about your community, every table shows the equivalent percentage in 2001. There is also a column of symbols that are calculated based on further statistical tests comparing the 2006 and the 2001 information for your community.

These symbols are like flags to help you identify where changeshave taken place for your community.

5 Much higher in 2006 compared to 2001 4 Moderately higher in 2006 compared to 2001 3 Little or no change between 2006 and 2001 2 Moderately lower in 2006 compared to 2001 1 Much lower in 2006 compared to 2001

Degree of change: Look for the symbols to see where your community has changed

Understanding MULTICULTURALpeople in your community

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Community SocialProfile

A profile of the community around Rouse Hill Anglican College Australian Custom Data, Rouse Hill

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Language

Language Spoken at Home & Proficiency in Spoken English

When the ‘heart’ language of people in the community is not English, this has implications for issues of inclusion and participation in society. The level of proficiency in which English is spoken is an indicator of possible isolation, and whether people are likely to connect and participate in the life of the wider community.

Engage

• What are the major languages spoken at home (apart from English) in your local community? What issues of communication does this raise for your church?

• Does your local community have activities and initiatives aimed at those who are not fluent in English? Might your church be involved in any of these?

• Beyond language, how might your church respond to the cultural yearnings of those who are not fluent in English?


Figure 17: A map of people who speak languagesother than English at home in your area





Percent (%)

Languages Spoken at Home*Speaks English only 12244 32.6 2 36.8 1 78.51. Arabic 2905 7.7 2 9.2 5 1.22. Chinese-Mandarin 2828 7.5 4 5.4 5 1.13. Chinese-Cantonese 1924 5.1 3 5.1 5 1.24. Hindi 1762 4.7 5 2.8 5 0.45. Iranic—Dari 665 1.8 n/a n/a 2 0.1All other languages 11262 30.0 29.1 11.9Not stated 3969 10.6 2 11.6 5 5.7Total persons 37559 100.0 100.0 100.0

Proficiency in Spoken English*Speaks English only 12234 32.6 2 36.8 1 78.5Speaks other language at

home and speaks English: Very well or well 17113 45.6 5 40.3 5 13.1Not well or not at all 4069 10.8 3 10.9 5 2.8

Not stated 4113 11.0 2 12.0 5 5.6Total persons 37529 100.0 100.0 100.0

1 Based on total persons (Place of Usual Residence).Top 5 categories in order of size in your area. See section about CSP at www0.ncls.org.au/community for a full list.

Ancestry

Ancestry

Cultural identification goes beyond a person’s birthplace or language. Ancestry refers to the cultural background of one’s family lineage, and is a window into the community’s cultural identities.In the national census people were asked what ancestries they most closely identify with. Each person could have up to two responses, and respondents were urged to think back as far as two generations.

Engage

• Name the most common ancestries in your local area, and reflect on what signs you see of these cultural identities in your local community.

• Are there any particular ancestral groupings that show your community to be distinctive in Australia?

• How does your church take into account the cultural diversity in your local community when planning its activities?


Figure 16: A map of people with non-Australian ancestries in your area





Percent (%)

Ancestry*1. Chinese 5332 14.2 n/a n/a 5 3.42. Indian 5128 13.7 n/a n/a 5 1.23. Australian 4778 12.7 n/a n/a 1 37.14. English 4355 11.6 n/a n/a 1 31.65. Lebanese 2654 7.1 n/a n/a 5 0.96. Irish 1459 3.9 n/a n/a 1 9.17. Scottish 1048 2.8 n/a n/a 1 7.68. Filipino 1016 2.7 n/a n/a 5 0.89. Italian 571 1.5 n/a n/a 2 4.310. German 525 1.4 n/a n/a 1 4.111. Greek 503 1.3 n/a n/a 5 1.812. Turkish 427 1.1 n/a n/a 5 0.313. Sinhalese 426 1.1 n/a n/a 5 0.414. Vietnamese 375 1.0 n/a n/a 5 0.915. Maori 347 0.9 n/a n/a 5 0.5Other ancestries 13730 36.6 n/a n/a 24.0Total responses 42673Total persons 37508 100.0 100.0Average responses per person 1.1 1.3

1Based on total persons (Place of Usual Residence). 3Classification of countries was revised between 2001 and 2006; comparison with 2001 is not possible. Top 15 categories in order of size in your area. See section about CSP at www0.ncls.org.au/community for a full list.

6. How many ancestries are represented in your area?Australians identify with a range of ancestries

Understanding the different ancestries of people in your community can give you a sense of their personal identity and heritage, and plan activities or programs to suit. Your CSP provides you with the top 15 ancestries of people in your local community and shows you changes over time. What ancestries are most present? How might these impact the identity and nature of your local community?

7. Where are residents with diverse ancestries?Find effective places to connect with people about your activities

Knowing where people with diverse ancestries live can help you connect with them. In developing a multicultural service or program, you might place a notice in local shops, do a letterbox drop, or choose a venue close to where people with diverse ancestries live. Your CSP includes a density map of non-Australian ancestries in your community– the dark red areas show where there are more people with non-Australian ancestries.

8. Do your local residents speak different languages?Particularly in multicultural communities, people may be multilingual

Many multilingual people speak English very well. If people in your community speak more than one language, you can advertise your activities in various languages to suit them, including signage and newsletters. Your organisation might consider involving other language speakers in your staff and volunteers. Your CSP shows you the top languages for your area along with a map.

9. Are local residents fluent in spoken English?Cater for the fluency levels of residents as you communicate

Many recent immigrants are fluent in spoken English. The confidence to speak in English can improve a person’s social interactions. Often in families, younger generations who speak English well, may act as translators for their elders. Your CSP shows how many people speak English to different levels of fluency, in your community. How does this inform your use of English in your organisation?

10. What is the religious affiliation of local residents?Strengthen your connections with people from various religious backgrounds

Knowing the religious affiliation of people in your community can help you communicate more personally. Your CSP lists religious affiliation, which can help your organisation understand the deeper hopes, values and spirituality of local residents. You might use this information to help inform interfaith dialogue or design programs that respect diversity.

5 of your CSP shows the ancestries of people in your community.

Page 26 of your CSP shows Proficiency in spoken English.

Page 26 of your CSP shows Languages spoken at home in your area, with a map.

Page 25 of your CSP shows a map of people and their ancestries in your local area.

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Language

Language Spoken at Home & Proficiency in Spoken English

When the ‘heart’ language of people in the community is not English, this has implications for issues of inclusion and participation in society. The level of proficiency in which English is spoken is an indicator of possible isolation, and whether people are likely to connect and participate in the life of the wider community.

Engage

• What are the major languages spoken at home (apart from English) in your local community? What issues of communication does this raise for your church?

• Does your local community have activities and initiatives aimed at those who are not fluent in English? Might your church be involved in any of these?

• Beyond language, how might your church respond to the cultural yearnings of those who are not fluent in English?


Figure 17: A map of people who speak languagesother than English at home in your area





Percent (%)

Languages Spoken at Home*Speaks English only 12244 32.6 2 36.8 1 78.51. Arabic 2905 7.7 2 9.2 5 1.22. Chinese-Mandarin 2828 7.5 4 5.4 5 1.13. Chinese-Cantonese 1924 5.1 3 5.1 5 1.24. Hindi 1762 4.7 5 2.8 5 0.45. Iranic—Dari 665 1.8 n/a n/a 2 0.1All other languages 11262 30.0 29.1 11.9Not stated 3969 10.6 2 11.6 5 5.7Total persons 37559 100.0 100.0 100.0

Proficiency in Spoken English*Speaks English only 12234 32.6 2 36.8 1 78.5Speaks other language at

home and speaks English: Very well or well 17113 45.6 5 40.3 5 13.1Not well or not at all 4069 10.8 3 10.9 5 2.8

Not stated 4113 11.0 2 12.0 5 5.6Total persons 37529 100.0 100.0 100.0

1 Based on total persons (Place of Usual Residence).Top 5 categories in order of size in your area. See section about CSP at www0.ncls.org.au/community for a full list.

Page 27 of your CSP shows “Religious affiliation” of people in your neighbourhood.

Ancestry

Ancestry

Cultural identification goes beyond a person’s birthplace or language. Ancestry refers to the cultural background of one’s family lineage, and is a window into the community’s cultural identities.In the national census people were asked what ancestries they most closely identify with. Each person could have up to two responses, and respondents were urged to think back as far as two generations.

Engage

• Name the most common ancestries in your local area, and reflect on what signs you see of these cultural identities in your local community.

• Are there any particular ancestral groupings that show your community to be distinctive in Australia?

• How does your church take into account the cultural diversity in your local community when planning its activities?


Figure 16: A map of people with non-Australian ancestries in your area





Percent (%)

Ancestry*1. Chinese 5332 14.2 n/a n/a 5 3.42. Indian 5128 13.7 n/a n/a 5 1.23. Australian 4778 12.7 n/a n/a 1 37.14. English 4355 11.6 n/a n/a 1 31.65. Lebanese 2654 7.1 n/a n/a 5 0.96. Irish 1459 3.9 n/a n/a 1 9.17. Scottish 1048 2.8 n/a n/a 1 7.68. Filipino 1016 2.7 n/a n/a 5 0.89. Italian 571 1.5 n/a n/a 2 4.310. German 525 1.4 n/a n/a 1 4.111. Greek 503 1.3 n/a n/a 5 1.812. Turkish 427 1.1 n/a n/a 5 0.313. Sinhalese 426 1.1 n/a n/a 5 0.414. Vietnamese 375 1.0 n/a n/a 5 0.915. Maori 347 0.9 n/a n/a 5 0.5Other ancestries 13730 36.6 n/a n/a 24.0Total responses 42673Total persons 37508 100.0 100.0Average responses per person 1.1 1.3

1Based on total persons (Place of Usual Residence). 3Classification of countries was revised between 2001 and 2006; comparison with 2001 is not possible. Top 15 categories in order of size in your area. See section about CSP at www0.ncls.org.au/community for a full list.

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Figure 18: A map of people that wereidentified as Christian in your area

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliations in a community give us a stronger sense of the values and focus of that community, and perhaps even its cultural shape. It will often also point to the presence of particular religious and educational institutions in the community. The question of religious affiliation was optional in the Census. It simply asks “What is this person’s religion?”.

Engage

• How has the religious profile of your local community changed since 2001?

• Are you surprised by where those who claim to be affiliated to your church’s denomination tend to be concentrated?



Australia in 2006What is distinctive?When asked ‘What is this person's religion?’

some 117 people or 0.3% of this community were identified as Other Protestant.



Percent (%)

Religious Affiliation*Christian

Anglican 2797 7.4 2 9.7 1 18.7Baptist 365 1.0 3 1.2 3 1.6Brethren 23 0.1 3 0.1 2 0.1Catholic 8750 23.3 2 26.5 3 25.8Churches of Christ 57 0.2 3 0.2 4 0.3Lutheran 87 0.2 3 0.3 2 1.3Pentecostal 403 1.1 3 0.9 4 1.1Presbyterian 693 1.8 2 2.4 2 3.0Orthodox3 1345 3.6 3 4.1 5 2.9Salvation Army 37 0.1 3 0.1 2 0.3Seventh-day Adventist 96 0.3 3 0.3 4 0.3Uniting 822 2.2 2 2.7 1 5.7Other Protestant 117 0.3 3 0.2 4 0.3Other Christian 793 2.1 3 2.0 3 2.4Christian subtotal 16386 43.6 1 50.8 1 63.9

Non-ChristianBuddhism 1707 4.5 4 3.9 5 2.1Hinduism 4556 12.1 5 5.9 5 0.7Islam 3342 8.9 3 9.4 5 1.7Judaism 40 0.1 3 0.1 5 0.4Other religion 1214 3.2 4 1.9 5 1.2Non-Christian subtotal 10837 28.9 5 21.2 5 6.0

No religion 5544 14.8 4 12.3 2 18.7Not stated 4771 12.7 2 15.7 4 11.2Total 37561 100.0 100.0 100.0

1Based on total persons (Place of Usual Residence). Religious affiliation is coded to the Australian Standard Classification of Religious Groups, Second Edition. 3Includes Assyrian Apostolic, Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox. 4 Includes Jehovah's Witnesses, Latter Day Saints, Other Christian, and Christian not further defined.

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