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2402, NSW · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 2402, NSW

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

Almost half of people in postcode 2402 identify as Australian, making it the most common ancestry in the area. This region is very traditional in its roots, with the vast majority of residents born in Australia and few overseas arrivals.

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📍 2402, NSW, Postcode

Where 2402, NSW sits — People born overseas

3.9% ▲ +28.5%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2402, NSW — lower than 96% of areas.

2402, NSW3.9%
Gwydir 4.1%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Australian and English ancestries are the most common, making up 47.4% and 42.2% of the population. Other typical backgrounds include Scottish, Irish, and German roots.

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2402, NSW splits fairly evenly between Australian (41%) and English (37%), with Scottish at 9%.

Australian 47.4% English 42.2% Scottish 10.1% Irish 8.9% German 4.1% Italian 1.0% Chinese 0.7% Dutch 0.5% Indian 0.3%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 3.9% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. While this is among the lowest proportions for any similar area, the number of overseas-born people rose slightly from 3.0% in 2011.

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3.9% ▲ +28.5%

Lower than 96% of postcode areas.

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

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In 2402, NSW, Australia is the majority at 97%; England is next at 1%.

Australia 86.6% England 1.3% New Zealand 0.7% India 0.2% South Africa 0.2%

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 2402, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2402/2402-nsw/topic/ancestry-heritage