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Earlwood · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Ancestry & Birthplace in Earlwood

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

Over a third of people in Earlwood were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. This international influence is reflected in the strong Greek and Italian roots found across the suburb.

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📍 Earlwood, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Earlwood sits — People born overseas

34.6% —

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Earlwood — higher than 75% of areas.

Earlwood34.6%
2206, NSW 35.1%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Greek is the most common ancestry at 22.3%, followed by Australian at 16.9% and English at 14.9%. Italian and Chinese ancestry also make up a significant part of the local mix.

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No single group dominates in Earlwood — Greek leads at 25%, ahead of Australian (19%) and English (17%).

Greek 22.3% Australian 16.9% English 14.9% Italian 9.0% Chinese 7.5% Irish 7.0% Scottish 4.3% Vietnamese 3.6% German 1.8% Filipino 1.4%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

About 34.6% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 29.3% and the national figure of 27.7%. While 61.9% were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are China, Vietnam, Italy, and England.

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 Earlwood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119021662/earlwood/topic/ancestry-heritage