# Ancestry & Birthplace — Kooringal

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

Area: Kooringal (Suburb / Locality)

A strong sense of British and Irish roots shapes the identity of Kooringal, where over half of the residents claim these ancestries. This small area is much more Australian-born than the rest of the country, with only 14% of people born overseas.

Only 14% of people here were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents were born in Australia, accounting for 72.1% of the population.

English ancestry is the most common at 41.9%, followed by Irish at 18.6% and Australian at 16.3%. Dutch ancestry is also present for 7% of the population.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 14.0% | -20.3% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 72.1%

**Ancestry** — English 41.9%, Irish 18.6%, Australian 16.3%, Dutch 7.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31571/kooringal/topic/ancestry-heritage