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2386, NSW · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 2386, NSW

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

Only 4.1% of people in postcode 2386 were born overseas, making it one of the least diverse areas for birthplace in the region. The local population is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with most residents claiming English, Irish or Scottish roots.

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📍 2386, NSW, Postcode

Where 2386, NSW sits — People born overseas

4.1% ▼ -5.5%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2386, NSW — lower than 95% of areas.

2386, NSW4.1%
Walgett 8.5%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Almost half of the residents identify as Australian, while 36.9% have English ancestry. Irish and Scottish roots are also common, accounting for 12.6% and 9.2% of the population respectively.

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In 2386, NSW, the largest group is Australian at 41%, followed by English (34%) and Irish (12%).

Australian 45.1% English 36.9% Irish 12.6% Scottish 9.2% German 4.4% Dutch 1.4%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

The proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3% and the national figure of 27.7%. This has barely changed since 2011, when the figure was 4.3%.

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4.1% ▼ -5.5%

Lower than 95% of postcode areas.

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

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In 2386, NSW, Australia is the majority at 98%; England is next at 2%.

Australia 78.8% England 1.4%

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 2386, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2386/2386-nsw/topic/ancestry-heritage