21.8% ▲ +45.3%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15.0%
- 2016: 17.6%
- 2021: 21.8%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
4515, QLD · Postcode
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
Over one in ten people in postcode 4515 identify as Filipino, making it a standout feature of the area's makeup. This strong connection to the Philippines is reflected in both the ancestry and birthplace data. While English and Australian roots remain the most common, the region is becoming more diverse.
The ancestries people most identify with.
English ancestry is the most common at 36.5%, followed closely by Australian at 35.6%. Filipino ancestry is a significant presence at 12.2%, while Irish and Scottish backgrounds each sit around 9%.
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
The proportion of people born overseas rose 6.8 percentage points since 2011 to reach 21.8%. This is higher than most similar areas and about the same as the Queensland figure, though it remains well below the national average of 27.7%.
21.8% ▲ +45.3%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ancestry & Birthplace in 4515, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4515/4515-qld/topic/ancestry-heritage