# Ancestry & Birthplace — Chiswick

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

Area: Chiswick (Suburb / Locality)

Over 35% of people in Chiswick were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. This creates a diverse community where Italian and Chinese heritage are particularly prominent alongside English and Australian roots.

More than a third of the population was born outside Australia, which is well above the 29.3% seen in New South Wales. While 60.2% were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are Italy and China.

English is the most common ancestry at 21.1%, followed by Italian at 17.4% and Australian at 17%. Chinese and Irish ancestries also make up a significant part of the local mix.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 35.9% | +3.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 60.2%, Italy 4.8%, China 4.6%, England 3.5%, India 1.4%, New Zealand 1.1%, Philippines 0.8%, South Africa 0.7%, Vietnam 0.4%

**Ancestry** — English 21.1%, Italian 17.4%, Australian 17.0%, Chinese 11.9%, Irish 10.0%, Scottish 6.5%, Greek 4.3%, Indian 2.4%, German 2.0%, Filipino 1.3%, Vietnamese 1.0%, Dutch 0.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10909/chiswick/topic/ancestry-heritage