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5131, SA · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 5131, SA

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

Nearly half of the people in postcode 5131 claim English ancestry, making it the most common heritage in the area. The community is largely Australian-born, with a strong mix of English, Australian, and German roots.

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📍 5131, SA, Postcode

Where 5131, SA sits — People born overseas

17.0% ▼ -2.6%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 5131, SA — higher than 59% of areas.

5131, SA17.0%
Adelaide Hills 16.7%
South Australia 24.1%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is the most frequent at 47.5%, followed by Australian at 41.1% and German at 11.4%. Other common backgrounds include Scottish and Irish heritage.

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In 5131, SA, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (32%) and German (9%).

English 47.5% Australian 41.1% German 11.4% Scottish 10.2% Irish 7.6% Italian 5.6% Dutch 2.0% Chinese 0.6% Greek 0.5%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

About 17% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has barely changed since 2011. While this is higher than most similar areas, it is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

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17.0% ▼ -2.6%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

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

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In 5131, SA, Australia is the majority at 88%; England is next at 10%.

Australia 80.3% England 9.5% New Zealand 1.2% Italy 0.7%

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 5131, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5131/5131-sa/topic/ancestry-heritage