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Ancestry & Birthplace in White Cliffs

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

A strong sense of local heritage defines White Cliffs, where over 86% of residents were born in Australia. This creates a community with deep roots, as the most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

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Where White Cliffs sits — People born overseas

12.8% ▼ -37.1%

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is White Cliffs — higher than 57% of areas.

White Cliffs12.8%
2836, NSW 4.0%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is common here at 37.2%, alongside those claiming Australian (50.6%) and Irish (15.4%) roots.

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In White Cliffs, the largest group is Australian at 42%, followed by English (31%) and Irish (13%).

Australian 50.6% English 37.2% Irish 15.4% Scottish 8.3% German 6.4% Italian 2.6%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 12.8% of people were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3% and the national rate of 27.7%.

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12.8% ▼ -37.1%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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In White Cliffs, Australia is the majority at 93%; England is next at 3%.

Australia 86.5% England 3.2% New Zealand 3.2%

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 White Cliffs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14291/white-cliffs/topic/ancestry-heritage