COUNTRY OF BIRTH
Approximately one quarter of the prisoner populations in Victoria and New South Wales were born overseas (26% and 25% respectively), compared with the national average of 20%. Tasmania and the Northern Territory had the lowest proportions of overseas-born prisoners (4% 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 (6%), followed by New Zealand (2%). (Based on Table 3.7)