15.4% ▼ -22.9%
Higher than 66% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 20.0%
- 2016: 11.6%
- 2021: 15.4%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Bombo · Suburb / Locality
Ancestry & Birthplace in Bombo
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
Strong British and Irish roots shape the heritage of Bombo, where nearly half the population claims English ancestry. This traditional mix defines the local identity, though it is complemented by a small but notable group of overseas-born residents.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English ancestry is the most common at 48.6%, followed by Australian at 32.6% and Irish at 16.6%. Scottish and German heritage are also present, with 16.0% and 5.1% respectively.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
About 15.4% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. However, this is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia, with most residents born here (81.7%) or in England (6.3%).
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 Bombo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10457/bombo/topic/ancestry-heritage