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2644, NSW · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 2644, NSW

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

Almost 45% of people in postcode 2644 claim Australian ancestry, making it the most common heritage in the area. This region has a very strong link to its British roots, with a large proportion of residents identifying as English, Scottish or Irish.

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📍 2644, NSW, Postcode

Where 2644, NSW sits — People born overseas

5.5% ▲ +0.4%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2644, NSW — lower than 89% of areas.

2644, NSW5.5%
Greater Hume Shire 6.1%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Beyond those of Australian descent, nearly 40% of residents claim English ancestry, followed by Scottish (13.5%), Irish (11.4%) and German (5.7%) heritage.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 5.5% of people here were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% and has barely changed since 2011. The vast majority of residents were born in Australia (85.5%), with the next most common birthplaces being England, India and New Zealand.

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5.5% ▲ +0.4%

Lower than 89% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 2644, NSW, Australia is the majority at 96%; England is next at 2%.

Australia 85.5% England 1.7% India 0.7% New Zealand 0.7% Philippines 0.3% China 0.1%

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 2644, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2644/2644-nsw/topic/ancestry-heritage