# Ancestry & Birthplace — 2540 crosses NSW/OT

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

Area: 2540 crosses NSW/OT (Postcode)

Just 13.2% of people in postcode 2540 were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. This area is predominantly Australian-born, with a strong link to English and Irish heritage.

Most people here were born in Australia, accounting for 80.5% of residents. The 13.2% born overseas is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3% and has barely changed since 2011.

English ancestry is the most common at 42.6%, followed closely by Australian ancestry at 40.3%. Irish and Scottish roots are also notable, making up 11.1% and 10.6% of the population respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 13.2% | +2.2% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 80.5%, England 4.5%, New Zealand 1.2%, Philippines 0.4%, Italy 0.3%, South Africa 0.2%, China 0.2%, India 0.2%, Vietnam 0.1%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 42.6%, Australian 40.3%, Irish 11.1%, Scottish 10.6%, German 4.0%, Italian 2.6%, Dutch 1.4%, Greek 0.9%, Chinese 0.8%, Filipino 0.6%, Indian 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2540/2540-crosses-nsw-ot/topic/ancestry-heritage