# Ancestry & Birthplace — Barunga West

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

Area: Barunga West (Council (LGA))

Few people born overseas live in Barunga West, making it a community with very deep local roots. Most residents identify with English and Australian ancestry, reflecting a heritage that remains steady over time.

Only 8% of people here were born overseas, which is far below the figures for South Australia and the rest of the country. This proportion has barely changed since 2011, with 84.3% of the population born in Australia.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for 47.7% and 45.1% of the population respectively. German, Irish, and Scottish backgrounds also feature in the community's makeup.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 8.0% | -3.0% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 84.3%, England 4.2%, New Zealand 0.4%, India 0.1%, China 0.1%, Italy 0.1%, South Africa 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 47.7%, Australian 45.1%, German 9.7%, Irish 7.6%, Scottish 7.1%, Dutch 1.0%, Italian 0.8%, Chinese 0.4%, Greek 0.2%, Indian 0.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA40430/barunga-west/topic/ancestry-heritage