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5400, SA · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 5400, 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 5400 compared to the rest of the state or country. While 82% of the population is Australian-born, the area remains deeply rooted in English and Australian heritage.

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📍 5400, SA, Postcode

Where 5400, SA sits — People born overseas

11.9% ▼ -12.3%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 5400, SA — lower than 58% of areas.

5400, SA11.9%
Light 11.2%
South Australia 24.1%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Almost half of the residents claim Australian ancestry at 48.3%, followed closely by English ancestry at 43.9%. German, Scottish, and Irish roots are also common, making up 9.7%, 8.2%, and 5.5% respectively.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 11.9% of people here were born overseas, which is far below the South Australian figure of 24.1% and the national 27.7%. This proportion has fallen slightly since 2011, with England being the most common overseas birthplace at 6.1%.

People born overseas

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11.9% ▼ -12.3%

Lower than 58% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 5400, SA, Australia is the majority at 91%; England is next at 7%.

Australia 82.0% England 6.1% South Africa 1.1% New Zealand 0.5% Philippines 0.5% India 0.3%

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 5400, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5400/5400-sa/topic/ancestry-heritage