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3254, VIC · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 3254, VIC

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

Far fewer people were born overseas in postcode 3254 than in most similar areas. Only 2.8% of the population was born outside Australia, a figure that has fallen since 2011 and sits well below both the state and national averages.

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📍 3254, VIC, Postcode

Where 3254, VIC sits — People born overseas

2.8% ▼ -23.6%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3254, VIC — lower than 99% of areas.

3254, VIC2.8%
Colac Otway 10.3%
Victoria 30.0%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Almost half of the residents claim Australian ancestry, followed by English at 32.4%, Irish at 15.1%, and Scottish at 11.5%.

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In 3254, VIC, the largest group is Australian at 41%, followed by English (28%) and Irish (13%).

Australian 46.6% English 32.4% Irish 15.1% Scottish 11.5% German 3.4% Dutch 2.2% Vietnamese 1.1% Italian 0.8% Filipino 0.8%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

With 84.1% of people born in Australia, the 2.8% born overseas is far below the Victorian figure of 30%. This proportion has fallen slightly from 3.7% in 2011.

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2.8% ▼ -23.6%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 3254, VIC, Australia is the majority at 96%; England is next at 2%.

Australia 84.1% England 1.7% New Zealand 1.1% Vietnam 1.1%

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 3254, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3254/3254-vic/topic/ancestry-heritage