Clarence Park · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in Clarence Park

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

Diverse cultural backgrounds shape daily life in Clarence Park, where over one in five residents was born in another country. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though a wide range of international backgrounds contribute to the local community.

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📍 Clarence Park, Suburb / Locality

Where Clarence Park sits — People born overseas

21.7% ▲ +0.7%
  • 0.0%–1.8%: 1679 areas
  • 1.8%–3.6%: 373 areas
  • 3.6%–5.4%: 773 areas
  • 5.4%–7.1%: 1030 areas
  • 7.1%–8.9%: 1169 areas
  • 8.9%–10.7%: 1160 areas
  • 10.7%–12.5%: 1090 areas
  • 12.5%–14.3%: 921 areas
  • 14.3%–16.1%: 856 areas
  • 16.1%–17.9%: 601 areas
  • 17.9%–19.6%: 561 areas
  • 19.6%–21.4%: 388 areas
  • 21.4%–23.2%: 358 areas
  • 23.2%–25.0%: 285 areas
  • 25.0%–26.8%: 269 areas
  • 26.8%–28.6%: 214 areas
  • 28.6%–30.4%: 198 areas
  • 30.4%–32.1%: 146 areas
  • 32.1%–33.9%: 166 areas
  • 33.9%–35.7%: 127 areas
  • 35.7%–37.5%: 108 areas
  • 37.5%–39.3%: 111 areas
  • 39.3%–41.1%: 92 areas
  • 41.1%–42.9%: 81 areas
  • 42.9%–44.6%: 61 areas
  • 44.6%–46.4%: 65 areas
  • 46.4%–48.2%: 47 areas
  • 48.2%–50.0%: 252 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Clarence Park — higher than 79% of areas.

People born overseas compared with the state and national average
Clarence Park21.7%
5034, SA 23.4%
South Australia 24.1%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is the most frequent at 39.5%, followed by Australian at 33.9%. Scottish, Irish, and German roots are also common, making up about 10% each.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

About 21.7% of people here were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is a little below the South Australian figure and well below the national average. While 76.6% were born in Australia, other common birthplaces include England, India, Nepal, and China.

21.7% ▲ +0.7%

Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 21.5%
  • 2016: 22.6%
  • 2021: 21.7%

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

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 Clarence Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40261/clarence-park/topic/ancestry-heritage