# Ancestry & Birthplace — Padstow

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

Area: Padstow (Suburb / Locality)

Nearly 40% of people in Padstow were born overseas, creating a diverse community where a wide range of cultural backgrounds meet. This blend of origins is reflected in the local families, with significant Chinese and English ancestral roots alongside Vietnamese and Irish heritage.

Born overseas is a common experience here, with 39.3% of residents arriving from another country. This is far above the national figure of 27.7% and well above the New South Wales average of 29.3%, with China and Vietnam being the most common birthplaces outside Australia.

Australian, Chinese and English are the most common ancestries, each claimed by around 17% to 18% of residents. Vietnamese and Irish heritage are also prominent, making up 5.4% and 5.8% of the population respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 39.3% | +17.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 56.3%, China 7.3%, Vietnam 4.5%, India 1.8%, New Zealand 1.7%, Philippines 1.6%, England 1.1%, Nepal 0.8%, Italy 0.6%, South Africa 0.3%

**Ancestry** — Australian 18.4%, Chinese 17.4%, English 17.0%, Irish 5.8%, Vietnamese 5.4%, Greek 5.3%, Scottish 4.2%, Italian 3.6%, Indian 2.5%, Filipino 2.2%, German 1.5%, Dutch 0.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13131/padstow/topic/ancestry-heritage