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Ancestry & Birthplace in Cougal

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

More people were born overseas in Cougal by the 2021 census than in previous years, with 33.3% of residents now born abroad. This figure is well above both the state and national averages, marking a distinct international mix for the area.

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📍 Cougal, Suburb / Locality

Where Cougal sits — People born overseas

33.3% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Cougal — higher than 91% of areas.

Cougal33.3%
2474, NSW 9.6%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is the most common at 53.3%, followed by Australian (40.0%), Scottish (30.0%), and Irish (23.3%) roots.

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In Cougal, the largest group is English at 34%, followed by Australian (26%) and Scottish (19%).

English 53.3% Australian 40.0% Scottish 30.0% Irish 23.3% German 10.0%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

One third of the population was born overseas, a figure well above the 29.3% seen across New South Wales. While 83.3% were born in Australia, New Zealand is the primary overseas birthplace at 16.7%.

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33.3% —

Higher than 91% of suburb / locality areas.

Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).

Country of birth

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In Cougal, Australia is the majority at 83%; New Zealand is next at 17%.

Australia 83.3% New Zealand 16.7%

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ancestry & Birthplace in Cougal [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11088/cougal/topic/ancestry-heritage