# Ancestry & Birthplace — 6035, WA

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

Area: 6035, WA (Postcode)

A much higher share of people were born overseas in postcode 6035 than in most similar areas. Around 37.7% of the population grew up outside Australia, a figure that has remained steady since 2011. This creates a diverse community where nearly four in ten residents bring international backgrounds to the region.

With 37.7% of residents born overseas, this area is well above the Western Australian figure of 32.2% and the national average of 27.7%. While 57% were born in Australia, the largest overseas groups come from England (17.5%) and New Zealand (5.3%).

English is the most common ancestry at 49.4%, followed by Australian at 28.9%. Other significant roots include Scottish (10.1%), Irish (9.8%), and German (3.4%).

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 37.7% | +0.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 57.0%, England 17.5%, New Zealand 5.3%, South Africa 3.1%, Philippines 0.6%, India 0.4%, Italy 0.3%, China 0.2%, Vietnam 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 49.4%, Australian 28.9%, Scottish 10.1%, Irish 9.8%, German 3.4%, Italian 2.9%, Dutch 1.9%, Filipino 0.9%, Indian 0.9%, Chinese 0.8%, Greek 0.2%, Vietnamese 0.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6035/6035-wa/topic/ancestry-heritage