Tarlo · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in Tarlo

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

A strong connection to British and Irish roots shapes the heritage of Tarlo. While most residents were born in Australia, the community maintains a traditional ancestral mix with nearly half the population claiming Australian ancestry.

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📍 Tarlo, Suburb / Locality

Where Tarlo sits — People born overseas

15.8%
  • 0.0%–1.8%: 1679 areas
  • 1.8%–3.6%: 373 areas
  • 3.6%–5.4%: 773 areas
  • 5.4%–7.1%: 1030 areas
  • 7.1%–8.9%: 1169 areas
  • 8.9%–10.7%: 1160 areas
  • 10.7%–12.5%: 1090 areas
  • 12.5%–14.3%: 921 areas
  • 14.3%–16.1%: 856 areas
  • 16.1%–17.9%: 601 areas
  • 17.9%–19.6%: 561 areas
  • 19.6%–21.4%: 388 areas
  • 21.4%–23.2%: 358 areas
  • 23.2%–25.0%: 285 areas
  • 25.0%–26.8%: 269 areas
  • 26.8%–28.6%: 214 areas
  • 28.6%–30.4%: 198 areas
  • 30.4%–32.1%: 146 areas
  • 32.1%–33.9%: 166 areas
  • 33.9%–35.7%: 127 areas
  • 35.7%–37.5%: 108 areas
  • 37.5%–39.3%: 111 areas
  • 39.3%–41.1%: 92 areas
  • 41.1%–42.9%: 81 areas
  • 42.9%–44.6%: 61 areas
  • 44.6%–46.4%: 65 areas
  • 46.4%–48.2%: 47 areas
  • 48.2%–50.0%: 252 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Tarlo — higher than 67% of areas.

People born overseas compared with the state and national average
Tarlo15.8%
2580, NSW 10.7%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Australian ancestry is the most common at 46.8%, followed by English at 35.7% and Irish at 14.6%. Scottish and German roots are also present, accounting for 5.8% and 4.7% respectively.

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In Tarlo, the largest group is Australian at 41%, followed by English (31%) and Irish (13%).

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

About 15.8% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though this is far below the New South Wales and national figures. Outside of Australia, the most common birthplaces are New Zealand, England, and the Philippines.

15.8%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 9.1%
  • 2021: 15.8%

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

Country of birth

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In Tarlo, Australia is the majority at 89%; New Zealand is next at 4%.

Sources

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

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ancestry & Birthplace in Tarlo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13782/tarlo/topic/ancestry-heritage