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2876, NSW · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 2876, NSW

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

Just 2.2% of people in postcode 2876 were born overseas, making it one of the most Australian-born areas in the region. The local population is overwhelmingly of European descent, with half of the residents claiming Australian ancestry.

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📍 2876, NSW, Postcode

Where 2876, NSW sits — People born overseas

2.2% ▼ -14.5%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2876, NSW — lower than 99% of areas.

2876, NSW2.2%
Parkes 5.6%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Half of the community identifies as Australian, followed by English ancestry at 35.6%. Other common ancestral roots include Scottish, Irish, and German heritage.

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In 2876, NSW, the largest group is Australian at 46%, followed by English (33%) and Scottish (8%).

Australian 50.0% English 35.6% Scottish 8.7% Irish 7.9% German 4.3% Dutch 1.4% Chinese 0.8%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

The proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure of 27.7% and the state's 29.3%. This figure has barely changed since 2011, when it sat at 2.6%.

People born overseas

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2.2% ▼ -14.5%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

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

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In 2876, NSW, Australia is the majority at 100%.

Australia 85.4%

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ancestry & Birthplace in 2876, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2876/2876-nsw/topic/ancestry-heritage