# Ancestry & Birthplace — Oakdale

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

Area: Oakdale (Suburb / Locality)

Deeply rooted family histories shape the identity of Oakdale, where a strong majority of residents trace their origins to the British Isles and Europe. The area remains very traditional in its heritage, with nearly 45% of people claiming Australian ancestry.

Only 6.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Queensland figure of 22.7% and the national average of 27.7%. Most people here were born in Australia, accounting for 77.6% of the residents.

English and German ancestries are common here, making up 32.7% and 22.4% of the population respectively, while Scottish heritage is also present at 8.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 6.1% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 77.6%

**Ancestry** — Australian 44.9%, English 32.7%, German 22.4%, Scottish 8.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32207/oakdale/topic/ancestry-heritage