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6535, WA · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 6535, WA

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 6535 than in the rest of Western Australia. While the state average is 32.2%, only 11.1% of people here grew up in another country, making it a place with much stronger ties to Australian-born residents.

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📍 6535, WA, Postcode

Where 6535, WA sits — People born overseas

11.1% ▼ -7.1%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6535, WA — lower than 62% of areas.

6535, WA11.1%
Northampton 13.1%
Western Australia 32.2%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Most people here claim English ancestry at 43.6% or Australian ancestry at 41.6%. Other common backgrounds include Irish (9.3%) and Scottish (8.0%) heritage.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 11.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is far below the national average of 27.7% and has fallen slightly since 2011. The vast majority were born in Australia (73.7%), followed by England (4.2%) and New Zealand (2.2%).

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11.1% ▼ -7.1%

Lower than 62% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 6535, WA, Australia is the majority at 91%; England is next at 5%.

Australia 73.7% England 4.2% New Zealand 2.2% India 0.6% South Africa 0.4% Philippines 0.2%

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 6535, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6535/6535-wa/topic/ancestry-heritage