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2878, NSW · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 2878, NSW

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

A very small share of people in postcode 2878 were born overseas, with only 2.8% coming from another country. This makes the area far less diverse than New South Wales and the rest of Australia, and the trend has barely changed since 2011.

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📍 2878, NSW, Postcode

Where 2878, NSW sits — People born overseas

2.8% ▼ -6.8%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2878, NSW — lower than 99% of areas.

2878, NSW2.8%
Central Darling 3.7%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Most residents claim Australian (35.3%) or English (30.1%) ancestry. Other common roots include Irish at 9.8%, Scottish at 6.6%, and German at 3.5%.

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In 2878, NSW, the largest group is Australian at 41%, followed by English (35%) and Irish (11%).

Australian 35.3% English 30.1% Irish 9.8% Scottish 6.6% German 3.5% Italian 1.4%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

The proportion of people born overseas is 2.8%, which is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the national figure of 27.7%. About 74.5% of the population was born in Australia.

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2.8% ▼ -6.8%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

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

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In 2878, NSW, Australia is the majority at 100%.

Australia 74.5%

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 2878, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2878/2878-nsw/topic/ancestry-heritage