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2717, NSW · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 2717, NSW

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

A tiny 4.7% of residents were born overseas, making postcode 2717 one of the least diverse areas for birthplace in the country. The region is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with a heritage rooted strongly in English and Australian ancestry.

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📍 2717, NSW, Postcode

Where 2717, NSW sits — People born overseas

4.7% ▼ -0.8%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2717, NSW — lower than 92% of areas.

2717, NSW4.7%
Wentworth 6.2%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, each accounting for about 32% of the population. Irish and Scottish roots are also prominent at 9% and 7.8% respectively.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

The proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3% and the national average of 27.7%. This has barely changed since 2011, when the figure sat at 4.8%.

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4.7% ▼ -0.8%

Lower than 92% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 2717, NSW, Australia is the majority at 96%; New Zealand is next at 1%.

Australia 76.6% New Zealand 0.9% England 0.7% Philippines 0.5% South Africa 0.5% Italy 0.3%

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 2717, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2717/2717-nsw/topic/ancestry-heritage