# Ancestry & Birthplace — Ramsgate

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

Area: Ramsgate (Suburb / Locality)

More than three in ten people in Ramsgate were born overseas, making it one of the most internationally diverse areas of its kind. This global mix is seen in the ancestry of residents, where English and Australian roots are joined by a very strong Greek presence.

About 32.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is well above both the New South Wales and national averages. While 61.8% were born in Australia, the next most common birthplaces are England, China, New Zealand and Vietnam.

English ancestry is the most common at 21.5%, followed by Australian at 19.5%. Greek ancestry is also very prominent here, accounting for 16.1% of the population.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 32.7% | +14.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 61.8%, England 2.4%, China 2.2%, New Zealand 1.6%, Vietnam 1.5%, Philippines 1.4%, India 0.8%, Nepal 0.3%, Italy 0.3%, South Africa 0.3%

**Ancestry** — English 21.5%, Australian 19.5%, Greek 16.1%, Irish 7.5%, Scottish 7.2%, Chinese 4.6%, Italian 3.4%, German 1.8%, Filipino 1.8%, Indian 1.7%, Vietnamese 1.7%, Dutch 0.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13322/ramsgate/topic/ancestry-heritage