# Ancestry & Birthplace — 2198, NSW

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

Area: 2198, NSW (Postcode)

Australian ancestry is the most common heritage in postcode 2198, where 17.8% of people claim this background. This area is quite diverse, with a high proportion of residents born overseas and a strong presence of Vietnamese and Italian roots.

About 30.7% of people here were born overseas, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. This proportion has barely changed since 2011, with Vietnam (4.9%) being the most common birthplace outside Australia.

Beyond those of Australian and English descent, the community has significant Vietnamese (6.6%), Italian (6.3%), and Greek (5.7%) ancestry.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 30.7% | +2.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 62.2%, Vietnam 4.9%, Italy 1.4%, China 1.0%, New Zealand 0.9%, England 0.8%, India 0.5%, Philippines 0.4%, South Africa 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 17.8%, English 12.3%, Vietnamese 6.6%, Italian 6.3%, Greek 5.7%, Chinese 3.8%, Irish 3.4%, Scottish 2.7%, German 1.4%, Indian 0.7%, Filipino 0.7%, Dutch 0.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2198/2198-nsw/topic/ancestry-heritage