2132, NSW · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 2132, NSW

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

Chinese is the most common ancestry in postcode 2132, where 23.2% of people claim this heritage. It is a highly diverse area with a strong international presence, as over 41% of residents were born overseas.

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📍 2132, NSW, Postcode

Where 2132, NSW sits — People born overseas

41.2% ▲ +2.2%
  • 0.0%–2.1%: 38 areas
  • 2.1%–4.3%: 89 areas
  • 4.3%–6.4%: 255 areas
  • 6.4%–8.6%: 276 areas
  • 8.6%–10.7%: 286 areas
  • 10.7%–12.9%: 278 areas
  • 12.9%–15.0%: 213 areas
  • 15.0%–17.1%: 150 areas
  • 17.1%–19.3%: 145 areas
  • 19.3%–21.4%: 113 areas
  • 21.4%–23.6%: 88 areas
  • 23.6%–25.7%: 85 areas
  • 25.7%–27.9%: 68 areas
  • 27.9%–30.0%: 78 areas
  • 30.0%–32.1%: 75 areas
  • 32.1%–34.3%: 53 areas
  • 34.3%–36.4%: 48 areas
  • 36.4%–38.6%: 57 areas
  • 38.6%–40.7%: 36 areas
  • 40.7%–42.9%: 34 areas
  • 42.9%–45.0%: 27 areas
  • 45.0%–47.1%: 24 areas
  • 47.1%–49.3%: 28 areas
  • 49.3%–51.4%: 20 areas
  • 51.4%–53.6%: 21 areas
  • 53.6%–55.7%: 14 areas
  • 55.7%–57.9%: 7 areas
  • 57.9%–60.0%: 26 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2132, NSW — higher than 92% of areas.

People born overseas compared with the state and national average
2132, NSW41.2%
Burwood 57.7%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Chinese ancestry is the most frequent at 23.2%, followed by Australian (17.5%) and English (17.3%) heritage. Other common ancestral groups include Italian at 9.8% and Irish at 8.8%.

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No single group dominates in 2132, NSW — Chinese leads at 24%, ahead of Australian (18%) and English (18%).

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Born overseas, 41.2% of the population is among the highest in similar areas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This proportion rose slightly since 2011, with China being the most common birthplace outside Australia.

41.2% ▲ +2.2%

Higher than 92% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 40.4%
  • 2016: 41.6%
  • 2021: 41.2%

Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).

Sources

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

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ancestry & Birthplace in 2132, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2132/2132-nsw/topic/ancestry-heritage