58.9% ▲ +6.6%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 55.2%
- 2016: 57.0%
- 2021: 58.9%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
3174, VIC · Postcode
Ancestry & Birthplace in 3174, VIC
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
Nearly 59% of people in postcode 3174 were born overseas, making it one of the most internationally diverse areas in the region. This strong global connection is reflected in a broad mix of backgrounds, with English, Vietnamese, Australian, Chinese and Indian ancestries all featuring prominently.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
The community's roots are varied, with English ancestry at 12.0% and Vietnamese at 11.5%. Australian, Chinese and Indian backgrounds also make up a significant part of the local population.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
Born overseas figures are far above the national average of 27.7%, having risen 3.6 points since 2011 to reach 58.9%. While 36.1% were born in Australia, the largest overseas groups come from Vietnam (9.5%) and India (8.9%).
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 3174, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3174/3174-vic/topic/ancestry-heritage