# Ancestry & Birthplace — Denistone West

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

Area: Denistone West (Suburb / Locality)

Nearly 40% of people in Denistone West were born overseas, which is among the highest proportions for similar areas. This high level of migration is reflected in a diverse mix of ancestries, with Chinese and English being the most common.

About 39.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the 29.3% seen in New South Wales and the 27.7% national average. While 58.9% were born in Australia, China is the most common overseas birthplace at 13.8%.

Chinese ancestry is the most common at 28.2%, followed by English at 22.5% and Australian at 20.8%. Irish and Italian ancestries each make up 6.3% of the population.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 39.7% | +21.0% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 58.9%, China 13.8%, England 2.3%, India 2.1%, New Zealand 1.6%, Philippines 1.3%, Vietnam 1.0%, Italy 0.7%

**Ancestry** — Chinese 28.2%, English 22.5%, Australian 20.8%, Irish 6.3%, Italian 6.3%, Scottish 4.3%, Indian 2.6%, German 1.8%, Dutch 1.8%, Filipino 1.7%, Greek 1.2%, Vietnamese 0.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11242/denistone-west/topic/ancestry-heritage