Joadja · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in Joadja

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.

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📍 Joadja, Suburb / Locality

Where Joadja sits — People born overseas

20.9%
  • 0.0%–1.8%: 1679 areas
  • 1.8%–3.6%: 373 areas
  • 3.6%–5.4%: 773 areas
  • 5.4%–7.1%: 1030 areas
  • 7.1%–8.9%: 1169 areas
  • 8.9%–10.7%: 1160 areas
  • 10.7%–12.5%: 1090 areas
  • 12.5%–14.3%: 921 areas
  • 14.3%–16.1%: 856 areas
  • 16.1%–17.9%: 601 areas
  • 17.9%–19.6%: 561 areas
  • 19.6%–21.4%: 388 areas
  • 21.4%–23.2%: 358 areas
  • 23.2%–25.0%: 285 areas
  • 25.0%–26.8%: 269 areas
  • 26.8%–28.6%: 214 areas
  • 28.6%–30.4%: 198 areas
  • 30.4%–32.1%: 146 areas
  • 32.1%–33.9%: 166 areas
  • 33.9%–35.7%: 127 areas
  • 35.7%–37.5%: 108 areas
  • 37.5%–39.3%: 111 areas
  • 39.3%–41.1%: 92 areas
  • 41.1%–42.9%: 81 areas
  • 42.9%–44.6%: 61 areas
  • 44.6%–46.4%: 65 areas
  • 46.4%–48.2%: 47 areas
  • 48.2%–50.0%: 252 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Joadja — higher than 78% of areas.

People born overseas compared with the state and national average
Joadja20.9%
2575, NSW 16.9%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

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.

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Joadja splits fairly evenly between Australian (32%) and English (30%), with Scottish at 12%.

Country of birth

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.

  • 2016: 18.6%
  • 2021: 20.9%

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

Country of birth

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In Joadja, Australia is the majority at 90%; England is next at 4%.

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 Joadja [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12044/joadja/topic/ancestry-heritage