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Darwin Waterfront Precinct · Council (LGA)

Ancestry & Birthplace in Darwin Waterfront Precinct

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

More than a third of residents in Darwin Waterfront Precinct were born overseas, a figure that is far above the national average. This creates a diverse community where traditional roots like English and Australian ancestry sit alongside a significant Chinese population.

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📍 Darwin Waterfront Precinct, Council (LGA)

Where Darwin Waterfront Precinct sits — People born overseas

37.9% —

All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Darwin Waterfront Precinct — higher than 92% of areas.

Darwin Waterfront Precinct37.9%
Greater Darwin 27.8%
Northern Territory 21.8%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is the most common at 33.4%, followed by Australian at 23.2%. Scottish, Irish, and Chinese ancestries also make up a large part of the local mix.

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In Darwin Waterfront Precinct, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (22%) and Scottish (11%).

English 33.4% Australian 23.2% Scottish 11.9% Irish 10.6% Chinese 9.9% German 6.8% Italian 4.4% Filipino 3.1% Indian 1.7% Dutch 1.7%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Overseas-born residents make up 37.9% of the population, which is far above the Northern Territory's 21.8% and Australia's 27.7%. While 56.7% were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are England, China, New Zealand, and South Africa.

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In Darwin Waterfront Precinct, Australia is the majority at 69%; England is next at 9%.

Australia 56.7% England 7.5% China 6.8% New Zealand 4.8% South Africa 2.7% Philippines 2.0% Vietnam 2.0%

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ancestry & Birthplace in Darwin Waterfront Precinct [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA71150/darwin-waterfront-precinct/topic/ancestry-heritage