27.6% ▼ -0.8%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 27.9%
- 2016: 27.8%
- 2021: 27.6%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
6041, WA · Postcode
Ancestry & Birthplace in 6041, WA
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
More than a quarter of people in postcode 6041 were born in another country, reflecting a diverse mix of global origins. This blend of backgrounds creates a community where over 63% of residents are Australian-born, while others bring heritage from across the globe to the region.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English ancestry is the most common here at 46.7%, followed by Australian at 39.1%. Irish and Scottish roots are also prominent, making up 10.8% and 9.8% of the population respectively.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
About 27.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011 and is about the same as the national average, though it sits well below the Western Australian figure.
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 6041, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6041/6041-wa/topic/ancestry-heritage