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3903, VIC · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 3903, 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 3903 compared to the rest of the country, with only 11.6% of residents born abroad. This area is overwhelmingly shaped by British and Irish roots, which are reflected in the high proportions of people claiming English and Australian ancestry.

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📍 3903, VIC, Postcode

Where 3903, VIC sits — People born overseas

11.6% ▼ -20.2%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3903, VIC — lower than 60% of areas.

3903, VIC11.6%
East Gippsland 11.9%
Victoria 30.0%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is the most common at 42.4%, followed by Australian at 39.4%, with Scottish and Irish roots also featuring strongly.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 11.6% of people here were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% and has fallen since 2011. Nearly 80% of the population was born in Australia, with England the most common overseas birthplace at 4.2%.

People born overseas

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11.6% ▼ -20.2%

Lower than 60% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 3903, VIC, Australia is the majority at 93%; England is next at 5%.

Australia 79.6% England 4.2% New Zealand 0.9% Philippines 0.5%

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 3903, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3903/3903-vic/topic/ancestry-heritage