18.9% ▼ -0.4%
Higher than 75% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 19.0%
- 2016: 15.8%
- 2021: 18.9%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Broughton Vale · Suburb / Locality
Ancestry & Birthplace in Broughton Vale
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
A steady mix of traditional roots defines Broughton Vale, where British and Australian heritage remains dominant. While nearly 19% of residents were born overseas, the area's cultural identity is heavily shaped by those with English, Australian, and Scottish ancestry.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English ancestry is the most common at 47.2%, followed by Australian at 35% and Scottish at 20%. Irish heritage is also notable, claiming 10.6% of the population.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
About 18.9% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents were born in Australia (77.2%), with England being the most common overseas birthplace at 8.9%.
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 Broughton Vale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10603/broughton-vale/topic/ancestry-heritage