# Ancestry & Birthplace — 2450, NSW

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

Area: 2450, NSW (Postcode)

Daily life in postcode 2450 is shaped by a strong connection to British and Irish roots, with 63% of people claiming English, Australian, or Irish ancestry. While the area remains predominantly Australian-born, the proportion of people born overseas has grown slowly over the last decade.

Only 16% of people were born overseas, which is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia. This is a small increase from 2011, when the figure was 13.6%, with most residents born in Australia (77.3%) or England (3.2%).

English ancestry is the most common at 40.8%, followed by Australian (37.6%) and Irish (11.7%). Scottish and German roots are also present, making up 10.5% and 4.3% of the population.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 16.0% | +18.0% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 77.3%, England 3.2%, New Zealand 1.4%, India 1.0%, South Africa 0.6%, Philippines 0.5%, China 0.3%, Italy 0.2%, Nepal 0.2%, Vietnam 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 40.8%, Australian 37.6%, Irish 11.7%, Scottish 10.5%, German 4.3%, Italian 2.4%, Dutch 1.7%, Indian 1.1%, Chinese 1.1%, Filipino 0.7%, Greek 0.4%, Vietnamese 0.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2450/2450-nsw/topic/ancestry-heritage