COUNTRY OF BIRTH
Approximately one quarter of the prisoner populations in New South Wales and Victoria were born overseas (25% and 24% respectively), compared with the national average of 20%. Tasmania and the Northern Territory had the lowest proportions of overseas-born prisoners (2% and 5% respectively). For New South Wales prisoners, New Zealand and Vietnam were the most prevalent overseas birthplaces (both 3%). Vietnam was the most prevalent overseas birthplace for Victorian prisoners (5%), followed by New Zealand (2%). (Table 3.7)
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