# Ancestry & Birthplace — Luddenham

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

Area: Luddenham (Suburb / Locality)

About 16.6% of people in Luddenham were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas. While the community is largely Australian-born, there is a strong presence of Italian and English heritage. This mix of backgrounds reflects the area's unique blend of local and international roots.

The proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure of 27.7% and the state's 29.3%. Most people here were born in Australia (80.2%), followed by Italy at 2.1% and England at 1.2%.

Australian and English ancestries are the most common, making up 33.3% and 24.6% of residents. Italian ancestry is also prominent at 14.7%, while Irish and Scottish roots are less common at 6.1% and 5.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 16.6% | +16.8% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 80.2%, Italy 2.1%, England 1.2%, Philippines 0.8%, New Zealand 0.8%, India 0.6%, China 0.4%, South Africa 0.4%, Vietnam 0.3%

**Ancestry** — Australian 33.3%, English 24.6%, Italian 14.7%, Irish 6.1%, Scottish 5.6%, Chinese 2.3%, Greek 2.1%, German 2.0%, Indian 1.2%, Dutch 1.1%, Filipino 0.9%, Vietnamese 0.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12428/luddenham/topic/ancestry-heritage