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Ancestry & Birthplace in Cunningham

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

Only 9% of people in Cunningham were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. This makes the area much more likely to be born in Australia than most other parts of the country.

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📍 Cunningham, Suburb / Locality

Where Cunningham sits — People born overseas

9.0% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Cunningham — lower than 62% of areas.

Cunningham9.0%
5571, SA 11.2%
South Australia 24.1%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is the most common at 44.9%, followed by Australian at 35.9%. Other notable groups include Scottish, German, and Irish roots.

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In Cunningham, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (30%) and Scottish (14%).

English 44.9% Australian 35.9% Scottish 16.7% German 14.1% Irish 7.7%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Almost 90% of the population was born in Australia. Of those born overseas, England is the most common birthplace at 3.8%, while no residents were born in India, China, or New Zealand.

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9.0% —

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Country of birth

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In Cunningham, Australia is the majority at 96%; England is next at 4%.

Australia 89.7% England 3.8%

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 Cunningham [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40339/cunningham/topic/ancestry-heritage