25.1% ▲ +1.7%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 24.7%
- 2016: 24.5%
- 2021: 25.1%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
5050, SA · Postcode
Ancestry & Birthplace in 5050, SA
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
A steady mix of origins defines postcode 5050, where the share of overseas-born residents has barely changed since 2011. About a quarter of the population was born abroad, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries. This blend of backgrounds remains a consistent feature of the area.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English ancestry is the most common at 42.4%, followed by Australian at 34.8% and Scottish at 11.5%. German and Irish backgrounds also feature prominently, making up 9.7% and 9.2% of the population.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
Overseas-born residents make up 25.1% of the population, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the South Australian figure. While 72.4% were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are England, China, India and New Zealand.
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 5050, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5050/5050-sa/topic/ancestry-heritage