# Ancestry & Birthplace — Balmain East

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

Area: Balmain East (Suburb / Locality)

Far more people were born overseas in Balmain East than in most similar areas. While the typical resident has roots in the UK or Ireland, nearly 30% of the population arrived from another country.

About 28% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas and nearly identical to the national figure. Australia is the primary birthplace at 66.8%, while England is the most common overseas origin at 8.5%.

English ancestry is the most common at 43.6%, followed by Australian at 27.3% and Irish at 18.1%. Scottish and German heritage are also present in the community.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 28.0% | +0.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 66.8%, England 8.5%, New Zealand 1.7%, South Africa 1.5%, China 1.2%, Philippines 0.6%, Vietnam 0.4%, Italy 0.4%, India 0.4%

**Ancestry** — English 43.6%, Australian 27.3%, Irish 18.1%, Scottish 12.3%, German 4.3%, Chinese 3.8%, Italian 3.4%, Greek 2.2%, Dutch 2.1%, Indian 1.2%, Filipino 0.8%, Vietnamese 0.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10166/balmain-east/topic/ancestry-heritage