20.9% —
Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 18.6%
- 2021: 20.9%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Joadja · Suburb / Locality
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
Cultural roots and birthplaces shape the identity of Joadja, where nearly 21% of the population was born overseas. This mix of backgrounds creates a diverse community with strong ties to both Australia and Europe.
The ancestries people most identify with.
The community has deep British roots, with Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries making up the vast majority of the population. Italian heritage is also present, accounting for 5.0% of residents.
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
About 20.9% of people here were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, although this is well below the New South Wales and national figures. Most residents were born in Australia (73.4%), followed by small groups from England and New Zealand.
20.9% —
Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ancestry & Birthplace in Joadja [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12044/joadja/topic/ancestry-heritage