# Ancestry & Birthplace — 2034, NSW

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

Area: 2034, NSW (Postcode)

A strong international presence defines the daily life of postcode 2034, where over a third of residents were born overseas. This mix is most evident in the ancestry of the area, where English, Australian, and Irish roots are the most common.

The proportion of people born overseas is 37.1%, which is well above the national figure of 27.7% and much higher than most areas. This figure has risen by 4.2 percentage points since 2011, with the most common birthplaces being Australia (57.8%) and England (8.6%).

English ancestry is the most frequent at 33.9%, followed by Australian at 23% and Irish at 17.9%. Scottish and Italian roots are also common, making up 9% and 4.9% of the population respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 37.1% | +12.8% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 57.8%, England 8.6%, New Zealand 2.2%, South Africa 1.5%, China 0.9%, Italy 0.7%, India 0.5%, Philippines 0.4%, Vietnam 0.3%, Nepal 0.0%

**Ancestry** — English 33.9%, Australian 23.0%, Irish 17.9%, Scottish 9.0%, Italian 4.9%, Chinese 4.3%, Greek 4.0%, German 3.8%, Dutch 1.3%, Indian 1.2%, Filipino 0.7%, Vietnamese 0.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2034/2034-nsw/topic/ancestry-heritage