33.6% ▼ -4.0%
Higher than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 35.0%
- 2016: 32.7%
- 2021: 33.6%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Braddon · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Ancestry & Birthplace in Braddon
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
Over a third of residents in Braddon were born overseas, making it much more internationally diverse than most other areas. This global character is reflected in a mix of ancestry, with English and Australian roots being the most common, followed by Irish and Chinese heritage.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English ancestry is the most frequent at 31.8%, while Australian, Irish, Chinese, and Scottish backgrounds also make up a large part of the community.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
About 33.6% of people were born outside Australia, which is well above both the ACT and national figures. While this has fallen slightly since 2011, the area remains diverse, with China, England, and India being the most common overseas birthplaces.
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 Braddon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/801051051/braddon/topic/ancestry-heritage