13.7% ▲ +6.0%
Higher than 60% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 13.0%
- 2016: 11.4%
- 2021: 13.7%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Burrell Creek · Suburb / Locality
Ancestry & Birthplace in Burrell Creek
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
Recent census data shows a stable mix of heritage in Burrell Creek, where over 80% of people claim English, Australian, or Scottish roots. This small community remains predominantly Australian-born, though it has a slightly higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English ancestry is the most common here at 50.2%, followed by Australian at 32.2% and Scottish at 18.0%. Irish and Italian roots are also present, accounting for 10.7% and 6.0% of the population.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
About 13.7% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. While 79.8% were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are England, New Zealand, and South Africa.
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 Burrell Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10706/burrell-creek/topic/ancestry-heritage