# Ancestry & Birthplace — Warabrook

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

Area: Warabrook (Suburb / Locality)

Over one in five people in Warabrook were born overseas, making it much more diverse than most similar areas. While this is well below the New South Wales and national figures, there is a strong mix of local and international backgrounds.

About 21.0% of the population was born overseas, which is well below the 29.3% seen across New South Wales. The most common birthplaces outside Australia are China, England, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Australian and English ancestries are the most common, accounting for 37.6% and 33.2% of residents. Scottish, Irish, and Chinese heritage also make up a significant part of the local mix.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 21.0% | +15.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 75.7%, China 3.3%, England 1.5%, Vietnam 1.5%, Philippines 1.4%, New Zealand 1.2%, India 0.9%, Italy 0.5%, South Africa 0.4%, Nepal 0.2%

**Ancestry** — Australian 37.6%, English 33.2%, Scottish 10.3%, Irish 9.3%, Chinese 7.4%, Italian 3.8%, German 3.1%, Filipino 1.9%, Vietnamese 1.5%, Indian 1.5%, Dutch 0.9%, Greek 0.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14158/warabrook/topic/ancestry-heritage