# Ancestry & Birthplace — Preston

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

Area: Preston (Suburb / Locality)

More people were born overseas in Preston than in most similar areas, with 32.4% of residents arriving from abroad. This reflects a diverse community where English and Australian ancestries are common, alongside significant Italian and Greek roots.

Born overseas figures are well above the national figure of 27.7%. While 63.8% of residents were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are China, Italy, India and Vietnam.

English (24%) and Australian (21.5%) are the most common ancestries. Italian (12.7%), Irish (11%) and Greek (8.9%) also make up a large part of the local population.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 32.4% | -5.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 63.8%, China 3.0%, Italy 3.0%, India 2.5%, Vietnam 2.2%, England 2.1%, New Zealand 1.9%, Philippines 0.9%, Nepal 0.8%, South Africa 0.3%

**Ancestry** — English 24.0%, Australian 21.5%, Italian 12.7%, Irish 11.0%, Greek 8.9%, Scottish 8.1%, Chinese 7.1%, German 3.0%, Indian 2.9%, Vietnamese 2.9%, Dutch 1.3%, Filipino 1.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22121/preston/topic/ancestry-heritage