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Ancestry & Birthplace in Rocky Point

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

A far lower share of people were born overseas in Rocky Point than in the rest of the state, with only 11.6% born outside Australia. This small overseas-born population reflects a community with very strong ties to Australia, England, and Ireland.

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Where Rocky Point sits — People born overseas

11.6% ▲ +9.9%

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Rocky Point — higher than 51% of areas.

Rocky Point11.6%
2259, NSW 14.3%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Almost 46% of residents claim Australian ancestry, while English, Irish, and Scottish backgrounds are also common.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

The 11.6% of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Most residents were born in Australia (85.8%), followed by England at 3.3%.

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11.6% ▲ +9.9%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Country of birth

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In Rocky Point, Australia is the majority at 94%; England is next at 4%.

Australia 85.8% England 3.3% China 1.8%

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 Rocky Point [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13403/rocky-point/topic/ancestry-heritage