# Ancestry & Birthplace — Rest of SA

Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.

Area: Rest of SA (Capital City)

Only 11.6% of people in Rest of SA were born overseas, making it one of the least internationally diverse regions in the country. The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born and identifies strongly with English and Australian roots.

The proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure of 27.7% and the state's 24.1%. This 11.6% share has barely changed since 2016, with most residents born in Australia (81.3%) followed by England (4.2%).

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 42.0% and 40.5% of the population respectively. Other notable roots include German at 10.7%, Scottish at 9.2%, and Irish at 7.7%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 11.6% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 81.3%, England 4.2%, New Zealand 0.8%, Philippines 0.7%, India 0.5%, South Africa 0.3%, Italy 0.2%, China 0.2%, Vietnam 0.1%, Nepal 0.0%

**Ancestry** — English 42.0%, Australian 40.5%, German 10.7%, Scottish 9.2%, Irish 7.7%, Italian 2.2%, Dutch 1.7%, Filipino 0.9%, Greek 0.8%, Chinese 0.5%, Indian 0.4%, Vietnamese 0.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/gccsa/4RSAU/rest-of-sa/topic/ancestry-heritage