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3990, VIC · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 3990, VIC

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

English ancestry is the most common heritage in postcode 3990, with over half the population claiming these roots. The area is mostly made up of people born in Australia, though those born overseas make up a higher share than in most similar areas.

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Where 3990, VIC sits — People born overseas

18.6% —

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3990, VIC — higher than 63% of areas.

3990, VIC18.6%
Bass Coast 15.1%
Victoria 30.0%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English and Australian ancestries are the most frequent, with 50.8% and 40.7% respectively. Irish and Scottish roots are also common, each accounting for 16.9% of residents.

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In 3990, VIC, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (31%) and Irish (13%).

English 50.8% Australian 40.7% Irish 16.9% Scottish 16.9% German 2.5% Dutch 2.5%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

People born overseas make up 18.6% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure of 27.7%. This proportion has barely changed since 2016, when it was 17.9%.

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18.6% —

Higher than 63% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 3990, VIC, Australia is the majority at 90%; England is next at 5%.

Australia 74.6% England 4.2% Italy 4.2%

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 3990, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3990/3990-vic/topic/ancestry-heritage