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4709, QLD · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 4709, QLD

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

A small rise in the share of overseas-born residents has occurred in postcode 4709 since 2011. While the area remains predominantly Australian-born, more people from other countries have moved in over the last decade. Currently, 11.1% of the population was born outside Australia.

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📍 4709, QLD, Postcode

Where 4709, QLD sits — People born overseas

11.1% ▲ +19.2%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 4709, QLD — lower than 62% of areas.

4709, QLD11.1%
Central Highlands 11.7%
Queensland 22.7%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Australian and English are the most common ancestries, making up 46.6% and 38.7% of the area respectively. Irish, Scottish and German ancestries also feature, though in smaller numbers.

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In 4709, QLD, the largest group is Australian at 42%, followed by English (35%) and Irish (7%).

Australian 46.6% English 38.7% Irish 7.4% Scottish 7.1% German 5.6% Italian 2.9% Filipino 1.4% Dutch 0.8% Chinese 0.5%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 11.1% of people here were born overseas, which is far below the Queensland figure of 22.7% and the national rate of 27.7%. Most residents were born in Australia (81.3%), followed by New Zealand, England and South Africa.

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11.1% ▲ +19.2%

Lower than 62% of postcode areas.

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

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In 4709, QLD, Australia is the majority at 91%; New Zealand is next at 5%.

Australia 81.3% New Zealand 4.4% England 2.2% South Africa 1.1% Philippines 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 4709, QLD [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA4709/4709-qld/topic/ancestry-heritage