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2899, OT · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 2899, OT

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

The share of people born overseas in postcode 2899 has fallen by 4.7 percentage points since 2016. This area remains culturally diverse, with 26.1% of residents born outside Australia. Most people here identify with Australian or English ancestry.

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📍 2899, OT, Postcode

Where 2899, OT sits — People born overseas

26.1% —

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2899, OT — higher than 77% of areas.

2899, OT26.1%
Unincorp. Other Territories 23.5%
Other Territories 28.9%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Australian and English are the most common ancestries, making up 28.3% and 27.4% of the population respectively. Scottish, Irish, and German ancestries follow as the next most frequent groups.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

About 26.1% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most areas, though this figure is a little below the national level of 27.7%. Beyond those born in Australia, New Zealand is the most common birthplace at 14.7%.

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26.1% —

Higher than 77% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 2899, OT, Australia is the majority at 76%; New Zealand is next at 18%.

Australia 61.5% New Zealand 14.7% England 2.6% Philippines 1.6% South Africa 0.3% India 0.2% China 0.2%

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 2899, OT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2899/2899-ot/topic/ancestry-heritage