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Lochiel · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in Lochiel

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

Only 2.9% of people in Lochiel were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. This makes it a place where the vast majority of residents are Australian-born, with strong ancestral ties to the United Kingdom.

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Where Lochiel sits — People born overseas

2.9% ▼ -71.0%

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

Lochiel2.9%
5510, SA 2.9%
South Australia 24.1%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English ancestry is the most common at 55.8%, followed by Australian at 47.1% and Scottish at 11.5%.

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In Lochiel, the largest group is English at 42%, followed by Australian (36%) and Scottish (9%).

English 55.8% Australian 47.1% Scottish 11.5% Irish 9.6% German 8.7%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

The proportion of people born overseas is much lower than most areas, sitting at 2.9% compared to 27.7% for Australia. Roughly 79.8% of residents were born in Australia, while 2.9% were born in England.

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2.9% ▼ -71.0%

Lower than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Country of birth

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In Lochiel, Australia is the majority at 97%; England is next at 3%.

Australia 79.8% England 2.9%

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ancestry & Birthplace in Lochiel [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40773/lochiel/topic/ancestry-heritage