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Ancestry & Birthplace in Kepa

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

More people were born overseas in Kepa during the 2021 census than in previous years. This shift is seen in the birthplace data, where over a quarter of the population now comes from outside Australia, including a notable 10% born in South Africa.

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Where Kepa sits — People born overseas

26.7% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Kepa — higher than 87% of areas.

Kepa26.7%
5259, SA 10.5%
South Australia 24.1%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Most people here claim Australian (33.3%), English (31.7%), or Scottish (13.3%) ancestry, with German ancestry also common at 8.3%.

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Kepa splits fairly evenly between Australian (38%) and English (37%), with Scottish at 15%.

Australian 33.3% English 31.7% Scottish 13.3% German 8.3%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

About 26.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This is a little above the South Australian figure, though a little below the national average.

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26.7% —

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Country of birth

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In Kepa, Australia is the majority at 79%; South Africa is next at 13%.

Australia 63.3% South Africa 10.0% England 6.7%

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 Kepa [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40682/kepa/topic/ancestry-heritage