# Ancestry & Birthplace — 2600, ACT

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

Area: 2600, ACT (Postcode)

English ancestry is the most common in postcode 2600, where 36.9% of people claim this heritage. The area has a diverse mix of backgrounds, with a growing number of residents born outside Australia.

About 26.9% of people were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most areas and rose 3.0 percentage points since 2011. While 67.1% were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are England, India, and China.

English and Australian ancestries are the most frequent, making up 36.9% and 28.7% of the population. Irish and Scottish roots are also common, accounting for 15.0% and 12.1% respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 26.9% | +12.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 67.1%, England 4.9%, India 2.1%, China 1.6%, New Zealand 1.4%, South Africa 0.9%, Italy 0.7%, Vietnam 0.5%, Philippines 0.4%, Nepal 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 36.9%, Australian 28.7%, Irish 15.0%, Scottish 12.1%, German 4.5%, Chinese 4.5%, Italian 4.1%, Indian 3.5%, Greek 2.2%, Dutch 1.7%, Vietnamese 0.9%, Filipino 0.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2600/2600-act/topic/ancestry-heritage