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6252, WA · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 6252, WA

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

More than one in five people in postcode 6252 were born overseas, reflecting a diverse mix of backgrounds. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is a notable Italian presence in the area. This blend of origins helps shape the local community's identity.

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📍 6252, WA, Postcode

Where 6252, WA sits — People born overseas

22.1% —

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6252, WA — higher than 71% of areas.

6252, WA22.1%
Donnybrook-Balingup 18.4%
Western Australia 32.2%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common at 40.3% and 32.2%, while 13.4% of residents identify as Italian.

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In 6252, WA, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (29%) and Italian (12%).

English 40.3% Australian 32.2% Italian 13.4% Irish 11.4% Dutch 5.4% Scottish 4.0% German 4.0% Chinese 2.0%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

The share of people born overseas rose 4.4 percentage points since 2016 to reach 22.1%. This is higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the national figure of 27.7%.

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22.1% —

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 6252, WA, Australia is the majority at 90%; England is next at 10%.

Australia 69.8% England 8.1%

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 6252, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6252/6252-wa/topic/ancestry-heritage