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5717, SA · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 5717, SA

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

Virtually no one born overseas lives in postcode 5717, making it one of the most homogenous areas in the state. The population remains deeply rooted in traditional heritage, with nearly 77% of residents born in Australia.

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📍 5717, SA, Postcode

Where 5717, SA sits — People born overseas

0.0% —

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 5717, SA — lower than 99% of areas.

5717, SA0.0%
Unincorporated SA 9.2%
South Australia 24.1%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is the most common at 45.7%, followed by Australian at 31.4% and German at 14.3%. Irish and Scottish heritage each account for 8.6% of the population.

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In 5717, SA, the largest group is English at 42%, followed by Australian (29%) and German (13%).

English 45.7% Australian 31.4% German 14.3% Irish 8.6% Scottish 8.6%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

The proportion of people born overseas is 0.0%, which is far below the South Australian figure of 24.1% and the national average of 27.7%. This is among the lowest rates for any similar area.

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In 5717, SA, Australia is the majority at 100%.

Australia 77.1%

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 5717, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5717/5717-sa/topic/ancestry-heritage