Indicator

Italy — Country of birth

Share of country of birth that is italy.

Australia over time

0.6% in 2021
  • 2021: 0.6%

Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.

Explore on the map

See how italy varies across Australia.

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest italy (2021 Census).

  1. Reservoir - North West 13.7%
  2. Badgerys Creek 12.0%
  3. Kings Park (WA) 10.4%
  4. Avondale Heights 8.7%
  5. Fawkner 7.5%
  6. Melbourne Airport 7.1%

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Frequently asked questions

What is Italy — Country of birth in Australia?

At the 2021 Census, Italy — Country of birth across Australia was 0.6%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.

How is Italy — Country of birth measured?

Share of country of birth that is italy. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.

How does Italy — Country of birth vary across Australia?

Across the 2,385 SA2 areas with data, Italy — Country of birth ranges from 0.0% to 13.7%, with a typical (median) area at 0.3%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Can Italy — Country of birth be compared across censuses?

Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in Italy — Country of birth should be read with caution.

Where can I see Italy — Country of birth for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Italy — Country of birth down to block (sa1) and statistical area 2 (sa2) level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Italy — Country of birth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:birthplace:italy