# Ancestry & Birthplace — Camden

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

Area: Camden (Council (LGA))

More than one in four people in Camden identify with English or Australian ancestry, shaping a community where traditional roots meet a growing international presence. While the area remains predominantly Australian-born, the share of people born overseas has climbed significantly to 23%.

The proportion of people born overseas has risen to 23%, up 7.1 points since 2011. Although this is much higher than most similar areas, it remains well below the New South Wales figure of 29.3% and the national figure of 27.7%.

Australian and English are the most common ancestries at 32.7% and 28.9%, followed by Irish, Italian and Scottish backgrounds. This reflects a strong continuing tie to British and European roots.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 23.0% | +44.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 74.1%, India 2.4%, England 2.3%, New Zealand 1.5%, Philippines 1.3%, China 0.7%, Nepal 0.7%, Italy 0.6%, South Africa 0.5%, Vietnam 0.4%

**Ancestry** — Australian 32.7%, English 28.9%, Irish 7.6%, Italian 7.4%, Scottish 6.7%, Indian 4.1%, German 2.7%, Chinese 2.4%, Filipino 2.2%, Greek 1.5%, Dutch 1.0%, Vietnamese 0.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA11450/camden/topic/ancestry-heritage