Indicator
South Africa — Country of birth
Share of country of birth that is south africa.
Australia over time
- 2021: 0.7%
Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.
Explore on the map
See how south africa varies across Australia.
Highest areas
SA2 areas with the highest south africa (2021 Census).
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Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa — Country of birth in Australia?
At the 2021 Census, South Africa — Country of birth across Australia was 0.7%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.
How is South Africa — Country of birth measured?
Share of country of birth that is south africa. 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 South Africa — Country of birth vary across Australia?
Across the 2,385 SA2 areas with data, South Africa — Country of birth ranges from 0.0% to 21.7%, with a typical (median) area at 0.5%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.
Can South Africa — Country of birth be compared across censuses?
Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in South Africa — Country of birth should be read with caution.
Where can I see South Africa — Country of birth for my area?
Use the interactive map to compare South Africa — 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). South Africa — Country of birth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:birthplace:south-africa