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South Yarra - South · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Ancestry & Birthplace in South Yarra - South

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

A much higher share of people were born overseas in South Yarra - South than in most other areas. Over 36% of residents were born outside Australia, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This creates a diverse community with strong ties to both English-speaking and Asian nations.

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📍 South Yarra - South, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where South Yarra - South sits — People born overseas

36.1% —

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is South Yarra - South — higher than 77% of areas.

South Yarra - South36.1%
3141, VIC 37.6%
Victoria 30.0%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English is the most common ancestry at 32.4%, followed by Australian (21%) and Irish (12.8%). Scottish and Chinese backgrounds are also prominent, making up 10.2% and 8.4% of the population respectively.

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In South Yarra - South, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (20%) and Irish (12%).

English 32.4% Australian 21.0% Irish 12.8% Scottish 10.2% Chinese 8.4% Italian 5.2% German 4.1% Greek 3.7% Indian 2.3% Dutch 1.5%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

The proportion of overseas-born residents is 36.1%, which is well above the 30% seen across Victoria. While 57.5% of people were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are England, New Zealand, and China.

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 Yarra - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/206061516/south-yarra-south/topic/ancestry-heritage