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5270, SA · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 5270, SA

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

Far fewer people were born overseas in postcode 5270 compared to most other areas. While the proportion of overseas-born residents rose slightly to 6.9% since 2011, the area remains heavily dominated by those with Australian and English roots.

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📍 5270, SA, Postcode

Where 5270, SA sits — People born overseas

6.9% ▲ +51.5%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 5270, SA — lower than 83% of areas.

5270, SA6.9%
Tatiara 13.0%
South Australia 24.1%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Australian and English ancestries are the most common, making up 46.2% and 39.1% of the population respectively. German ancestry is also prominent at 16.2%, followed by Scottish and Irish roots.

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In 5270, SA, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (33%) and German (14%).

Australian 46.2% English 39.1% German 16.2% Scottish 7.4% Irish 4.3% Dutch 2.9% Filipino 1.0% Italian 0.5%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 6.9% of people here were born overseas, which is far below the South Australian figure of 24.1% and the national average of 27.7%. The vast majority were born in Australia (84.3%), with small numbers arriving from England, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

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6.9% ▲ +51.5%

Lower than 83% of postcode areas.

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

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In 5270, SA, Australia is the majority at 95%; England is next at 2%.

Australia 84.3% England 1.9% New Zealand 1.4% Philippines 1.0% 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 5270, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5270/5270-sa/topic/ancestry-heritage