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5142, SA · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 5142, SA

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

A growing number of overseas-born residents have moved into postcode 5142, with the proportion rising 4.0 percentage points since 2011. While this represents a climb, the area remains much more Australian-born than the national average, with 81.4% of people born here.

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📍 5142, SA, Postcode

Where 5142, SA sits — People born overseas

14.5% ▲ +38.7%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 5142, SA — higher than 52% of areas.

5142, SA14.5%
Adelaide Hills 16.7%
South Australia 24.1%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 46.0% and 44.8% of the population. Scottish ancestry is also present for 13.1% of residents.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 14.5% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Aside from those born in Australia, the most common birthplaces are England at 5.2% and New Zealand at 1.7%.

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14.5% ▲ +38.7%

Higher than 52% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 5142, SA, Australia is the majority at 91%; England is next at 6%.

Australia 81.4% England 5.2% New Zealand 1.7% China 0.7% South Africa 0.5%

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 5142, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5142/5142-sa/topic/ancestry-heritage