35.8% ▲ +19.5%
Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 29.9%
- 2016: 33.9%
- 2021: 35.8%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Padstow · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Ancestry & Birthplace in Padstow
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
More than 35% of people in Padstow were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. This reflects a diverse community where residents trace their roots to many different parts of the world, including strong ties to Asia and Europe.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at about 20%, followed by Chinese at 15%. Other significant groups include Irish and Greek descendants.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
The proportion of overseas-born residents rose 5.8 points since 2011 to reach 35.8%, which is much higher than most areas. While 60% were born in Australia, the largest overseas birth groups come from China, Vietnam, New Zealand, and India.
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 Padstow [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119011358/padstow/topic/ancestry-heritage