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Ancestry & Birthplace in Comara

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

English ancestry is the most common heritage in Comara, where 44.4% of people claim these roots. While the area has a strong connection to the UK and Australia, a significant number of residents also identify with Chinese and Scottish heritage.

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Where Comara sits — People born overseas

18.5% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Comara — higher than 74% of areas.

Comara18.5%
2440, NSW 7.2%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 44.4% and 29.6% of the population. Scottish, Chinese and German ancestries also feature, each accounting for between 11.1% and 14.8% of residents.

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In Comara, the largest group is English at 40%, followed by Australian (27%) and Scottish (13%).

English 44.4% Australian 29.6% Scottish 14.8% Chinese 11.1% German 11.1%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

People born overseas make up 18.5% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This overseas growth is reflected in the birthplace data, where 11.1% of residents were born in China.

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In Comara, Australia is the majority at 84%; China is next at 16%.

Australia 59.3% China 11.1%

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 Comara [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10988/comara/topic/ancestry-heritage