# Ancestry & Birthplace — Roselands

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

Area: Roselands (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

Much higher proportions of overseas-born residents live in Roselands than in most similar areas. Nearly 40% of the population was born outside Australia, reflecting a diverse community where Greek, Chinese, and English ancestries are most common.

Overseas-born residents make up 39.4% of the population, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 29.3% and the national figure of 27.7%. This proportion has risen 2.4 percentage points since 2011, with China, Vietnam, and India being the top birthplaces outside Australia.

The most common ancestries in the area are Greek at 14.7%, Australian at 13.6%, and Chinese at 12.1%. English and Italian ancestries also make up a significant part of the local mix.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 39.4% | +6.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 56.2%, China 5.0%, Vietnam 1.8%, India 1.4%, Philippines 1.3%, Italy 1.2%, New Zealand 0.9%, England 0.7%, South Africa 0.2%, Nepal 0.2%

**Ancestry** — Greek 14.7%, Australian 13.6%, Chinese 12.1%, English 9.6%, Italian 5.6%, Irish 3.1%, Vietnamese 2.2%, Indian 2.2%, Scottish 2.1%, Filipino 1.9%, German 0.8%, Dutch 0.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119021367/roselands/topic/ancestry-heritage