17.6% ▲ +16.4%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 15.2%
- 2016: 14.2%
- 2021: 17.6%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
5268, SA · Postcode
Ancestry & Birthplace in 5268, SA
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
A strong sense of colonial heritage defines the mix of people in postcode 5268, where over 75% of residents were born in Australia. While the area has seen a slight increase in overseas arrivals recently, the vast majority of people trace their roots back to traditional European origins.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
Australian and English ancestries are the most common, together accounting for over 75% of the population. German, Scottish, and Irish roots also make up a significant part of the local family history.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
While the share of people born overseas has risen to 17.6% since 2011, this is still far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents were born in Australia, though there are smaller groups from the Philippines, New Zealand, 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 5268, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5268/5268-sa/topic/ancestry-heritage