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3477, VIC · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 3477, VIC

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

Only 7.3% of people in postcode 3477 were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. This area has a very strong connection to British and Irish roots, with nearly half the population claiming English ancestry.

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📍 3477, VIC, Postcode

Where 3477, VIC sits — People born overseas

7.3% ▼ -30.8%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3477, VIC — lower than 81% of areas.

3477, VIC7.3%
Northern Grampians 9.2%
Victoria 30.0%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Australian and English ancestries are the most common, each accounting for around 45% of the population. Irish and Scottish roots are also prominent, making up 12.5% and 9.9% respectively.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

The proportion of people born overseas is much lower than in most areas and has fallen by 3.3 percentage points since 2011. Most residents were born in Australia (83.1%), followed by England at 2.8%.

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7.3% ▼ -30.8%

Lower than 81% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 3477, VIC, Australia is the majority at 95%; England is next at 3%.

Australia 83.1% England 2.8% Vietnam 0.5% China 0.4% New Zealand 0.4%

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 3477, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3477/3477-vic/topic/ancestry-heritage