# Ancestry & Birthplace — Augusta

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

Area: Augusta (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

Almost half of those in Augusta claim English ancestry, making it a dominant cultural thread for the area. While the community is predominantly Australian-born, there has been a slight increase in people moving here from overseas in recent years.

People born overseas make up 19.9% of the population, which is far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%. This proportion rose slightly from 18.9% in 2011, with most residents born in Australia (70.1%) or England (8.1%).

English ancestry is the most common at 48.4%, followed by Australian at 38.2%. Scottish and Irish roots are also prominent, each accounting for around 10% of the population.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 19.9% | +5.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 70.1%, England 8.1%, New Zealand 2.8%, South Africa 0.9%, Philippines 0.4%, Italy 0.4%, India 0.2%, Vietnam 0.1%, China 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 48.4%, Australian 38.2%, Scottish 10.7%, Irish 10.5%, German 4.3%, Italian 2.9%, Dutch 2.4%, Chinese 0.5%, Filipino 0.5%, Greek 0.4%, Indian 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/501011001/augusta/topic/ancestry-heritage