28.5% ▼ -0.7%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 28.7%
- 2016: 29.4%
- 2021: 28.5%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
5006, SA · Postcode
Ancestry & Birthplace in 5006, SA
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
Nearly 29% of people in postcode 5006 were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. This diverse mix of backgrounds is a key feature of the local population. Most residents identify with English or Australian roots, while a significant number also claim Irish or Scottish ancestry.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English ancestry is the most common at 36.4%, followed by Australian at 25.3%. Other common roots include Irish (11.5%), Scottish (10.2%), and German (7.8%).
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
About 28.5% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the South Australian figure of 24.1%. This has barely changed since 2011 and is about the same as the national figure. While 64.9% were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are England, India, and China.
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 5006, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5006/5006-sa/topic/ancestry-heritage