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East Perth · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Ancestry & Birthplace in East Perth

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

More than half of the people in East Perth were born overseas, making it one of the most internationally diverse areas in the region. This global mix is reflected in the local ancestry, where English and Australian roots are followed closely by a strong Chinese presence.

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📍 East Perth, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where East Perth sits — People born overseas

55.4% —

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is East Perth — higher than 97% of areas.

East Perth55.4%
6004, WA 55.6%
Western Australia 32.2%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is the most common at 24.7%, followed by Australian at 14.0% and Chinese at 13.8%. Irish and Scottish roots are also present, making up 7.9% and 6.5% of the population respectively.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

A huge 55.4% of residents were born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7% and the state's 32.2%. While 36.1% were born in Australia, the largest overseas birth groups are from England (6.4%), China (5.0%), and India (4.2%).

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 East Perth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/503021295/east-perth/topic/ancestry-heritage