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South Melbourne · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Ancestry & Birthplace in South Melbourne

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

More than a third of people in South Melbourne were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. This international mix is reflected in the wide range of ancestries found across the suburb.

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📍 South Melbourne, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where South Melbourne sits — People born overseas

35.1% —

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is South Melbourne — higher than 76% of areas.

South Melbourne35.1%
3205, VIC 35.3%
Victoria 30.0%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English is the most common ancestry at 32.2%, followed by Australian at 22.8% and Irish at 12.4%. Other notable groups include Scottish and Chinese ancestry.

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In South Melbourne, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (22%) and Irish (12%).

English 32.2% Australian 22.8% Irish 12.4% Scottish 9.9% Chinese 7.4% Italian 5.2% Greek 4.2% German 4.0% Indian 2.5% Dutch 1.4%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

About 35.1% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Victorian figure of 30.0% and the national figure of 27.7%. While 59.3% were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are England, New Zealand, China 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 South Melbourne [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/206051512/south-melbourne/topic/ancestry-heritage