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Rivervale · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Ancestry & Birthplace in Rivervale

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

Almost 42% of people in Rivervale were born overseas, creating a diverse community where the typical home is likely to be multicultural. This is far above the national figure, making the area one of the most internationally diverse spots in the region.

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📍 Rivervale, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Rivervale sits — People born overseas

41.3% —

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Rivervale — higher than 85% of areas.

Rivervale41.3%
6103, WA 41.3%
Western Australia 32.2%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though Chinese ancestry is also prominent at 9.2%. Irish and Scottish backgrounds follow at 7.9% and 6.4% respectively.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

With 41.3% of residents born overseas, Rivervale is well above the Western Australian average of 32.2% and far above the national figure of 27.7%. While 53% were born in Australia, other common birthplaces include England, India, China, 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 Rivervale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/506021311/rivervale/topic/ancestry-heritage