11.7% ▼ -4.8%
Lower than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 12.3%
- 2016: 11.5%
- 2021: 11.7%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Barossa - Angaston · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Ancestry & Birthplace in Barossa - Angaston
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
Strong ties to European roots shape the identity of Barossa - Angaston, where nearly 21% of people claim German ancestry. This heritage is a standout feature for the area, complementing the large numbers of people with English and Australian roots.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English ancestry is the most common at 42.2%, followed closely by Australian at 39.2%. German heritage is also very prominent at 20.8%, while Scottish and Irish roots account for 10.2% and 9.2% respectively.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
Far fewer people were born overseas here than in most other areas, with only 11.7% born abroad. This is far below the national figure of 27.7% and has barely changed since 2011, with 82% of the population born in 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 Barossa - Angaston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/405011110/barossa-angaston/topic/ancestry-heritage