# Ancestry & Birthplace — Albury

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

Area: Albury (Sub-region (SA3))

A far lower share of people were born overseas in Albury compared to the rest of the state. Only 11.4% of the population was born outside Australia, which is 18 points below the New South Wales figure. This highlights a community with very deep local roots.

While the proportion of overseas-born residents rose 1.9 points since 2011, it remains far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people were born in Australia (82.2%), followed by small groups from England, India, and New Zealand.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, each making up around 39% of the population. Irish, Scottish, and German roots also feature prominently, with Irish ancestry at 13%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 11.4% | +20.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 82.2%, England 1.9%, India 1.6%, New Zealand 1.0%, Philippines 0.7%, Nepal 0.5%, South Africa 0.3%, China 0.2%, Italy 0.1%, Vietnam 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 39.5%, Australian 39.1%, Irish 13.0%, Scottish 11.0%, German 7.8%, Italian 2.3%, Dutch 1.8%, Indian 1.4%, Filipino 0.9%, Chinese 0.7%, Greek 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/10901/albury/topic/ancestry-heritage