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5381, SA · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 5381, SA

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

A far lower share of people were born overseas in postcode 5381 than in the rest of South Australia. Only 6% of residents were born outside Australia, which is much lower than most other areas. This reflects a population with deep roots in the country.

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📍 5381, SA, Postcode

Where 5381, SA sits — People born overseas

6.0% ▼ -20.0%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 5381, SA — lower than 87% of areas.

5381, SA6.0%
Goyder 10.0%
South Australia 24.1%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with 44.9% and 40.2% of people claiming these roots. German ancestry is also significant at 25.3%.

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5381, SA splits fairly evenly between English (35%) and Australian (31%), with German at 20%.

English 44.9% Australian 40.2% German 25.3% Irish 7.7% Scottish 6.8% Italian 1.8% Dutch 0.9%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

The proportion of overseas-born residents has fallen from 7.4% in 2011 to 6% today. This figure is far below the South Australian average of 24.1% and the national figure of 27.7%.

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6.0% ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 87% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 5381, SA, Australia is the majority at 93%; England is next at 7%.

Australia 84.5% England 6.0% New Zealand 0.9%

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 5381, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5381/5381-sa/topic/ancestry-heritage