# Ancestry & Birthplace — Sandstone

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

Area: Sandstone (Council (LGA))

A far lower share of people were born overseas in Sandstone compared to the state or national figures. While many residents claim English, Australian, or Irish roots, only 14.7% of the population was born outside Australia.

The proportion of people born overseas is 14.7%, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%. This figure has barely changed since 2011, with about half of all residents born in Australia.

English is the most common ancestry at 31.2%, followed by Australian at 29.4%. Irish and Scottish roots are also prominent, making up 11% and 8.3% of the community respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 14.7% | -3.7% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 50.5%, New Zealand 3.7%, England 2.8%

**Ancestry** — English 31.2%, Australian 29.4%, Irish 11.0%, Scottish 8.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA57630/sandstone/topic/ancestry-heritage