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Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Ancestry & Birthplace in Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls

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

A steady mix of long-term residents and new arrivals defines Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls, where nearly 30% of people were born overseas. This blend of origins is reflected in a strong British and Irish heritage, alongside a growing Chinese community.

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📍 Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls sits — People born overseas

29.4% —

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls — higher than 66% of areas.

Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls29.4%
2086, NSW 29.5%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is the most common at 41.3%, followed by Australian (32.9%) and Irish (12.1%) roots. Scottish ancestry accounts for 10.8% and Chinese for 5.7% of the local population.

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In Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls, the largest group is English at 35%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (10%).

English 41.3% Australian 32.9% Irish 12.1% Scottish 10.8% Chinese 5.7% Italian 4.5% German 3.9% Dutch 1.8% Indian 1.4% Greek 1.2%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Nearly 30% of people here were born overseas, which is higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. While 69% were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are England (7.8%), New Zealand (2.2%), and China (2.1%).

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 Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/122031696/frenchs-forest-oxford-falls/topic/ancestry-heritage