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Ancestry & Birthplace in Bundaberg Central

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

Nearly 4 in 10 people in Bundaberg Central were born overseas, making it a far more diverse place than most of Queensland. This international mix is reflected in a wide variety of ancestral backgrounds, with English and Australian being the most common.

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📍 Bundaberg Central, Suburb / Locality

Where Bundaberg Central sits — People born overseas

38.9% ▼ -21.5%

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Bundaberg Central — higher than 94% of areas.

Bundaberg Central38.9%
4670, QLD 12.9%
Queensland 22.7%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

The most common ancestral backgrounds are English at 26.5% and Australian at 19.8%, followed by Scottish, Italian, and Irish heritage.

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In Bundaberg Central, the largest group is English at 32%, followed by Australian (24%) and Scottish (11%).

English 26.5% Australian 19.8% Scottish 9.3% Italian 8.0% Irish 6.8% German 4.3% Chinese 3.1% Filipino 2.5% Indian 1.9%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

At 38.9%, the share of overseas-born residents is among the highest for similar areas and far above the national figure of 27.7%. While 43.8% were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are England, China, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

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38.9% ▼ -21.5%

Higher than 94% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Country of birth

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In Bundaberg Central, Australia is the majority at 73%; England is next at 8%.

Australia 43.8% England 4.9% China 4.3% New Zealand 2.5% Philippines 2.5% India 1.9%

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 Bundaberg Central [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30420/bundaberg-central/topic/ancestry-heritage