21.2% ▲ +2.7%
Higher than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.7%
- 2016: 20.4%
- 2021: 21.2%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
5051, SA · Postcode
Ancestry & Birthplace in 5051, SA
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
British roots dominate the family histories of the 5051 area, where nearly half of all residents claim English ancestry. This strong connection to the UK is reflected in the birthplace data, as England is by far the most common overseas origin for people living here.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English ancestry is the most common at 49.7%, followed by Australian at 36.8%, Scottish at 11.6%, Irish at 9.9%, and German at 8.9%.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
About 21.2% of people here were born overseas, which is higher than most areas but well below the national figure of 27.7%. This proportion has barely changed since 2011, with the most common overseas birthplace being England at 8.9%.
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 5051, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5051/5051-sa/topic/ancestry-heritage