36.0% ▲ +14.6%
Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 31.4%
- 2016: 32.3%
- 2021: 36.0%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Chapel Hill · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Ancestry & Birthplace in Chapel Hill
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
English ancestry is the most common heritage in Chapel Hill, where 36.4% of people claim these roots. The area is notably international, with over a third of the population born overseas. This blend of deep local roots and global origins creates a diverse community profile.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English and Australian ancestries are the most frequent, making up 36.4% and 28.6% of the population. Irish, Scottish, and Chinese heritages also feature prominently in the local mix.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
About 36% of people here were born overseas, a figure that is far above the Queensland average of 22.7% and well above the national figure. This proportion has risen by 4.6 percentage points since 2011, with the most common birthplaces being England, China, South Africa, and New Zealand.
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 Chapel Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/304021088/chapel-hill/topic/ancestry-heritage