Krowera · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in Krowera

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

Ancestry patterns in Krowera have remained largely stable over the last decade, with roots tied strongly to the British Isles. Most people here trace their family history back to England and Australia, while those born overseas make up a small part of the population.

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📍 Krowera, Suburb / Locality

Where Krowera sits — People born overseas

10.4% ▲ +2.7%
  • 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 Krowera — lower than 54% of areas.

People born overseas compared with the state and national average
Krowera10.4%
3945, VIC 12.6%
Victoria 30.0%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English is the most common ancestry at 52.2%, followed by Australian at 33.6% and Scottish at 13.4%. Irish and German backgrounds are also present, accounting for 11.9% and 6.7% respectively.

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In Krowera, the largest group is English at 42%, followed by Australian (27%) and Scottish (11%).

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 10.4% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the 30% seen across Victoria and the 27.7% national figure. While 73.1% were born in Australia, others arrived from England, New Zealand, and South Africa.

10.4% ▲ +2.7%

Lower than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 10.2%
  • 2016: 6.5%
  • 2021: 10.4%

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

Country of birth

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In Krowera, Australia is the majority at 88%; England is next at 5%.

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 Krowera [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21405/krowera/topic/ancestry-heritage