# Ancestry & Birthplace — Mollymook Beach

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

Area: Mollymook Beach (Suburb / Locality)

Overseas births in Mollymook Beach have risen since 2011 to reach 14.3%. While this is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

About 79.3% of people were born in Australia. For those born overseas, England is the most common birthplace at 5.0%, followed by New Zealand at 1.4%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 47.2% and 36.5% of the population. Irish and Scottish roots are also prominent at 16.2% and 13.6% respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 14.3% | -3.3% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 79.3%, England 5.0%, New Zealand 1.4%, Italy 0.6%, South Africa 0.6%, India 0.2%, Philippines 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 47.2%, Australian 36.5%, Irish 16.2%, Scottish 13.6%, Italian 4.5%, German 2.9%, Dutch 1.5%, Chinese 0.8%, Greek 0.4%, Filipino 0.4%, Indian 0.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12681/mollymook-beach/topic/ancestry-heritage