19.9% —
Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 21.3%
- 2021: 19.9%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Kalinga · Suburb / Locality
Ancestry & Birthplace in Kalinga
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
A blend of deep colonial roots and modern migration shapes daily life in Kalinga. English and Australian ancestries are the most common here, though nearly one in five residents was born overseas. This creates a community with strong traditional ties alongside a significant international presence.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English ancestry is the most common at 41.2%, followed by Australian at 35.5%. Irish, Scottish, and German backgrounds also make up a notable part of the local mix.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
About 19.9% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. While this is a little below the Queensland figure, it is well below the national average of 27.7%.
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 Kalinga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31472/kalinga/topic/ancestry-heritage