26.4% ▲ +19.2%
Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 22.1%
- 2016: 24.2%
- 2021: 26.4%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Miranda - Yowie Bay · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Ancestry & Birthplace in Miranda - Yowie Bay
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
A blend of deep local roots and growing international ties defines the people of Miranda - Yowie Bay. While many residents identify as Australian or English, the number of people born overseas has risen to 26.4%, reflecting a more diverse local community.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common here, making up 33.7% and 30.4% of the population respectively. Irish, Scottish and Chinese ancestries also feature strongly in the local mix.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
More people were born overseas here than in most similar areas, and this figure rose 4.3 percentage points since 2011. However, the 26.4% total remains a little below the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.
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 Miranda - Yowie Bay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/128011530/miranda-yowie-bay/topic/ancestry-heritage