19.6% ▲ +107.1%
Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 9.5%
- 2016: 14.3%
- 2021: 19.6%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Newell · Suburb / Locality
Ancestry & Birthplace in Newell
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
A steady mix of traditional roots and international arrivals defines Newell. While nearly one in five people were born overseas, the community remains rooted in English and Australian heritage. This blend of backgrounds creates a diverse profile that stands out compared to most similar areas.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 35.2% and 34.6% of the population. Irish, Scottish, and Italian roots are also prominent, with Irish ancestry accounting for 12.5% of residents.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
About 19.6% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this figure is well below the 22.7% seen in Queensland and the 27.7% national average, with most residents born in Australia (73.7%) or England (5.2%).
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 Newell [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32133/newell/topic/ancestry-heritage