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South Maitland · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in South Maitland

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

A strong sense of local roots defines South Maitland, where 86.8% of people were born in Australia. This is far below the national figure, creating a community where the vast majority of residents share a common birthplace.

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Where South Maitland sits — People born overseas

6.7% ▲ +8.4%

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is South Maitland — lower than 72% of areas.

South Maitland6.7%
2320, NSW 8.6%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for 42.4% and 41.2% of residents. Scottish, Irish, and German heritage also make up significant portions of the population.

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South Maitland splits fairly evenly between English (37%) and Australian (36%), with Scottish at 10%.

English 42.4% Australian 41.2% Scottish 11.8% Irish 10.9% German 5.1% Italian 2.1% Greek 0.7%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 6.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the 27.7% national average. While most were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are England, Vietnam, and South Africa.

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6.7% ▲ +8.4%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Country of birth

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In South Maitland, Australia is the majority at 94%; England is next at 2%.

Australia 86.8% England 1.9% Vietnam 1.6% South Africa 0.9% New Zealand 0.7%

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 South Maitland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13607/south-maitland/topic/ancestry-heritage