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3759, VIC · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 3759, VIC

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

An average share of overseas-born residents defines postcode 3759 compared to similar areas. While 82.4% of people were born in Australia, the community has a strong British and Irish heritage. This is seen in the high numbers of people claiming English, Australian and Irish ancestry.

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📍 3759, VIC, Postcode

Where 3759, VIC sits — People born overseas

12.2% ▼ -5.6%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3759, VIC — lower than 57% of areas.

3759, VIC12.2%
Nillumbik 16.4%
Victoria 30.0%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is the most common at 47.2%, followed by Australian at 39.1% and Irish at 16.0%. Other notable groups include Scottish and Italian heritage.

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In 3759, VIC, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (30%) and Irish (12%).

English 47.2% Australian 39.1% Irish 16.0% Scottish 11.8% Italian 6.3% German 5.6% Dutch 2.4% Greek 2.0% Chinese 1.2%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 12.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia. This proportion has barely changed since 2011, and most of these residents arrived from England, New Zealand and South Africa.

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12.2% ▼ -5.6%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 3759, VIC, Australia is the majority at 92%; England is next at 5%.

Australia 82.4% England 4.8% New Zealand 1.4% South Africa 0.8% China 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 3759, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3759/3759-vic/topic/ancestry-heritage