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Ancestry & Birthplace in Bull Creek

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

Strong British and Australian roots shape the identity of Bull Creek, where over half the people claim English ancestry. The area is more diverse than most similar places, with a quarter of residents born overseas.

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Where Bull Creek sits — People born overseas

25.2% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Bull Creek — higher than 86% of areas.

Bull Creek25.2%
5157, SA 16.5%
South Australia 24.1%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is the most common at 54.1%, followed by Australian at 36% and Scottish at 14.4%. Irish and German roots are also present in the community.

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In Bull Creek, the largest group is English at 43%, followed by Australian (29%) and Scottish (12%).

English 54.1% Australian 36.0% Scottish 14.4% Irish 13.5% German 7.2%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

About 25.2% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is a little above the South Australian figure of 24.1%, though a little below the national figure of 27.7%.

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25.2% —

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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In Bull Creek, Australia is the majority at 88%; England is next at 12%.

Australia 70.3% England 9.9%

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 Bull Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40182/bull-creek/topic/ancestry-heritage