Laceys Creek · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in Laceys Creek

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

Far more people in Laceys Creek were born overseas than in most similar areas, although the overall figure remains low. While 15% of residents were born abroad, the vast majority of the population shares traditional British and Irish roots.

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📍 Laceys Creek, Suburb / Locality

Where Laceys Creek sits — People born overseas

15.0% ▲ +47.0%
  • 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 Laceys Creek — higher than 64% of areas.

People born overseas compared with the state and national average
Laceys Creek15.0%
4521, QLD 15.2%
Queensland 22.7%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is the most common at 46.4%, followed by Australian at 35.4%. Scottish, Irish, and German roots are also prominent, with figures between 12.1% and 14.3%.

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In Laceys Creek, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (28%) and Scottish (11%).

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

The proportion of overseas-born residents is 15.0%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% and well below Queensland's 22.7%. Most people were born in Australia (81.1%), with smaller groups from England, New Zealand, and South Africa.

15.0% ▲ +47.0%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 10.2%
  • 2016: 10.8%
  • 2021: 15.0%

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

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In Laceys Creek, Australia is the majority at 91%; England is next at 3%.

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 Laceys Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31602/laceys-creek/topic/ancestry-heritage