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Ancestry & Birthplace in Lakeland

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

Nearly 40% of people in Lakeland were born overseas, making it one of the most internationally diverse areas in the region. This high proportion of overseas-born residents creates a multicultural community where global origins are common in daily life.

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Where Lakeland sits — People born overseas

39.6% ▲ +9.7%

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Lakeland — higher than 95% of areas.

Lakeland39.6%
4871, QLD 9.3%
Queensland 22.7%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

The most common ancestries are English at 23.4%, Australian at 15%, and Irish at 6.6%, followed by Italian and Scottish backgrounds.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

With 39.6% of residents born overseas, Lakeland is far above the national figure of 27.7%. While 44.4% were born in Australia, other common birthplaces include South Africa at 5.7% and Vietnam at 3.6%.

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39.6% ▲ +9.7%

Higher than 95% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Country of birth

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In Lakeland, Australia is the majority at 76%; South Africa is next at 10%.

Australia 44.4% South Africa 5.7% Vietnam 3.6% New Zealand 1.8% England 0.9% Philippines 0.9% Italy 0.9%

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 Lakeland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31623/lakeland/topic/ancestry-heritage