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Riverlea · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in Riverlea

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

A much higher share of people were born overseas in Riverlea compared to most similar areas. While 25% of the population grew up outside Australia, the community remains predominantly tied to British and Irish roots.

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📍 Riverlea, Suburb / Locality

Where Riverlea sits — People born overseas

25.0% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Riverlea — higher than 85% of areas.

Riverlea25.0%
2850, NSW 8.2%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is the most common at 53.1%, followed by Australian at 34.4% and Irish at 12.5%.

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In Riverlea, English is the majority at 53%; Australian is next at 34%.

English 53.1% Australian 34.4% Irish 12.5%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

One in four residents was born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Most people here were born in Australia (62.5%) or England (15.6%).

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25.0% —

Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).

Country of birth

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In Riverlea, Australia is the majority at 80%; England is next at 20%.

Australia 62.5% England 15.6%

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ancestry & Birthplace in Riverlea [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13381/riverlea/topic/ancestry-heritage