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Ancestry & Birthplace in Bennison

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

More people were born overseas in Bennison than in most similar areas, though the overall figure remains low. A significant 14.3% of residents were born abroad, though this is still far below the national and state figures.

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Where Bennison sits — People born overseas

14.3% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Bennison — higher than 62% of areas.

Bennison14.3%
3960, VIC 13.9%
Victoria 30.0%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English, Irish and Scottish heritage are common here, with Australian ancestry being the most frequent at 42.9%.

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In Bennison, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (26%) and Irish (13%).

Australian 42.9% English 28.6% Irish 14.3% Scottish 14.3% German 9.5%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

While 71.4% of people were born in Australia, 14.3% were born in India. This overseas-born total is higher than in most similar areas, but far below the 30% seen across Victoria.

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14.3% —

Higher than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Country of birth

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In Bennison, Australia is the majority at 83%; India is next at 17%.

Australia 71.4% India 14.3%

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 Bennison [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20213/bennison/topic/ancestry-heritage