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Ancestry & Birthplace in Dollar

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

A far smaller proportion of people were born overseas in Dollar compared to the rest of the state. Only 6.6% of residents were born outside Australia, which is much lower than the national figure. This community is predominantly Australian-born, with strong ancestral ties to the UK and Europe.

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Where Dollar sits — People born overseas

6.6% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Dollar — lower than 73% of areas.

Dollar6.6%
3871, VIC 12.2%
Victoria 30.0%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Half of the residents claim Australian ancestry, followed by English at 29.5%. Scottish and German roots are also common, with both sitting at 13.1%.

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In Dollar, the largest group is Australian at 42%, followed by English (24%) and Scottish (11%).

Australian 50.8% English 29.5% Scottish 13.1% German 13.1% Dutch 9.8% Irish 4.9%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

With 75.4% of people born in Australia, the share of overseas-born residents is far below the 30% seen across Victoria and the 27.7% national average.

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6.6% —

Lower than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Country of birth

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In Dollar, Australia is the majority at 100%.

Australia 75.4%

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 Dollar [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20768/dollar/topic/ancestry-heritage