Coorumba · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in Coorumba

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

A small number of overseas-born residents live in Coorumba, though the community's roots remain diverse. While the majority of people here claim Australian or English ancestry, Italian and Irish heritage are also strongly represented. This blend of backgrounds shapes the local identity in a sparsely populated area.

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📍 Coorumba, Suburb / Locality

Where Coorumba sits — People born overseas

6.6% ▼ -30.6%
  • 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 Coorumba — lower than 73% of areas.

People born overseas compared with the state and national average
Coorumba6.6%
4860, QLD 16.3%
Queensland 22.7%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Australian and English ancestry are the most common, making up 40.1% and 27.0% of the population. Italian roots are also prominent here, claimed by 13.1% of residents.

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In Coorumba, the largest group is Australian at 40%, followed by English (27%) and Italian (13%).

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 6.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents were born in Australia, accounting for 81.8% of the population.

6.6% ▼ -30.6%

Lower than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 9.5%
  • 2016: 8.3%
  • 2021: 6.6%

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

Country of birth

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In Coorumba, Australia is the majority at 97%; England is next at 3%.

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 Coorumba [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30708/coorumba/topic/ancestry-heritage