# Ancestry & Birthplace — Kilgin

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

Area: Kilgin (Suburb / Locality)

Only 5.1% of people in Kilgin were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. This makes the area much less diverse in terms of birthplace than most other parts of Australia. The local population is predominantly Australian-born and reflects a strong British and Irish heritage.

Born-overseas residents make up just 5.1% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3% and the national figure of 27.7%. Most people here were born in Australia (88.1%), while South Africa is the most common overseas birthplace at 5.1%.

The most common ancestries are Australian (50.8%), English (32.2%), Irish (23.7%), and Scottish (20.3%). A smaller number of residents identify as Italian (5.1%).

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 5.1% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 88.1%, South Africa 5.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 50.8%, English 32.2%, Irish 23.7%, Scottish 20.3%, Italian 5.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12134/kilgin/topic/ancestry-heritage