# Ancestry & Birthplace — Newlands Arm

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

Area: Newlands Arm (Suburb / Locality)

Over half of the people in Newlands Arm claim English ancestry. This creates a strong British heritage for the area, with most residents born in Australia or hailing from European roots.

About 16.5% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though this is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia. Most residents were born in Australia (75.4%), with England being the most common overseas birthplace at 8.5%.

English ancestry is the most common at 50.5%, followed by Australian at 36.3%. Other significant groups include those with Scottish (11.8%), Irish (10.5%), and German (5.8%) roots.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 16.5% | -30.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 75.4%, England 8.5%, South Africa 0.9%, Italy 0.7%, New Zealand 0.3%, Philippines 0.3%

**Ancestry** — English 50.5%, Australian 36.3%, Scottish 11.8%, Irish 10.5%, German 5.8%, Dutch 4.2%, Italian 2.1%, Greek 0.6%, Indian 0.5%, Filipino 0.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21930/newlands-arm/topic/ancestry-heritage