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3378, VIC · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 3378, VIC

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

A far lower share of people were born overseas in postcode 3378 than in the rest of the state. Very few residents arrived from abroad, with 91.4% of the population born in Australia. This creates a strong link to traditional roots, with over half the population claiming Australian ancestry.

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📍 3378, VIC, Postcode

Where 3378, VIC sits — People born overseas

2.9% ▼ -6.9%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3378, VIC — lower than 99% of areas.

3378, VIC2.9%
Ararat 11.3%
Victoria 30.0%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Australian ancestry is the most common at 55.7%, followed by English at 28.6%, Scottish at 27.1% and Irish at 13.6%.

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In 3378, VIC, the largest group is Australian at 45%, followed by English (23%) and Scottish (22%).

Australian 55.7% English 28.6% Scottish 27.1% Irish 13.6%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 2.9% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian figure of 30.0% and the national figure of 27.7%. This proportion has barely changed since 2011, when it was 3.1%.

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2.9% ▼ -6.9%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 3378, VIC, Australia is the majority at 97%; England is next at 3%.

Australia 91.4% England 2.9%

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 3378, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3378/3378-vic/topic/ancestry-heritage