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Ancestry & Birthplace in Melrose

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

Strong European roots shape the identity of Melrose, where a large majority of residents claim English, German, or Australian ancestry. This heritage is reflected in a community that is far less diverse in its birthplaces than the national average.

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Where Melrose sits — People born overseas

15.4% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Melrose — higher than 65% of areas.

Melrose15.4%
4613, QLD 9.3%
Queensland 22.7%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Many people here identify as Australian (38.5%) or English (30.8%), while German ancestry is also common at 20.5%. Irish heritage is listed by 7.7% of residents.

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In Melrose, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (32%) and German (21%).

Australian 38.5% English 30.8% German 20.5% Irish 7.7%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 15.4% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the 27.7% national figure. Most residents, or 66.7%, were born in Australia.

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In Melrose, Australia is the majority at 100%.

Australia 66.7%

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 Melrose [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31801/melrose/topic/ancestry-heritage