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North Lakes · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Ancestry & Birthplace in North Lakes

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

A significant shift in diversity has occurred in North Lakes, where the proportion of residents born overseas has risen well above the national figure. More than a third of the population was born in another country, creating a diverse community where a wide range of backgrounds are represented.

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📍 North Lakes, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where North Lakes sits — People born overseas

34.6% —

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is North Lakes — higher than 75% of areas.

North Lakes34.6%
4509, QLD 35.5%
Queensland 22.7%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here, making up 37.9% and 31.2% of the population respectively. Scottish, Irish and German ancestries also contribute to the local mix.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

About 34.6% of people were born overseas, which is far above the Queensland figure and much higher than most other areas. While 62.3% were born in Australia, New Zealand is the most common overseas birthplace at 7.1%.

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 North Lakes [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/314021579/north-lakes/topic/ancestry-heritage