Blackbutt · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in Blackbutt

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

More people were born overseas in Blackbutt than in most similar areas, though the overall figure remains low. While 14.8% of residents were born abroad, this is still far below the national average.

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📍 Blackbutt, Suburb / Locality

Where Blackbutt sits — People born overseas

14.8% ▲ +17.1%
  • 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 Blackbutt — higher than 63% of areas.

People born overseas compared with the state and national average
Blackbutt14.8%
4314, QLD 12.1%
Queensland 22.7%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here, with nearly half the population claiming English roots. German, Irish, and Scottish heritage are also frequently reported.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

About 14.8% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the Queensland figure. Most residents were born in Australia, followed by England and New Zealand.

14.8% ▲ +17.1%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 12.6%
  • 2016: 14.8%
  • 2021: 14.8%

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

Country of birth

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In Blackbutt, Australia is the majority at 87%; England is next at 7%.

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 Blackbutt [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30272/blackbutt/topic/ancestry-heritage