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7179, TAS · Postcode

Ancestry & Birthplace in 7179, TAS

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

A slightly smaller share of people were born overseas in postcode 7179 in 2021 compared to a decade ago. Most of the area's residents have English or Australian roots, reflecting a population that is far less diverse than the national average.

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📍 7179, TAS, Postcode

Where 7179, TAS sits — People born overseas

14.7% ▼ -6.3%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 7179, TAS — higher than 52% of areas.

7179, TAS14.7%
Tasman 12.9%
Tasmania 15.4%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 46.4% and 37.7% of the population. Irish and Scottish roots are also present at 10.4% each, followed by German ancestry at 5.9%.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

People born overseas make up 14.7% of the population, which is about the same as the Tasmanian figure and far below the Australian average of 27.7%. This share fell by 1 point since 2011, with 80.6% of residents born in Australia.

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14.7% ▼ -6.3%

Higher than 52% of postcode areas.

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

Country of birth

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In 7179, TAS, Australia is the majority at 89%; England is next at 7%.

Australia 80.6% England 5.9% New Zealand 2.4% South Africa 1.4%

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 7179, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7179/7179-tas/topic/ancestry-heritage