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Ancestry & Birthplace in Lock

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

Almost half of the people in Lock identify as Australian by ancestry, making it the most common heritage in the area. This local identity is strong, as very few residents were born overseas compared to the rest of the state and country.

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Where Lock sits — People born overseas

5.5% ▲ +83.9%

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Lock — lower than 77% of areas.

Lock5.5%
5633, SA 4.9%
South Australia 24.1%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Beyond those of Australian descent, the most common ancestries are English at 31.2%, German at 9.9%, and Irish and Scottish both at 6.3%.

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In Lock, the largest group is Australian at 48%, followed by English (30%) and German (10%).

Australian 49.0% English 31.2% German 9.9% Irish 6.3% Scottish 6.3%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 5.5% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the South Australian figure of 24.1% and the national figure of 27.7%. Most people here were born in Australia, with small numbers coming from India, New Zealand, and England.

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5.5% ▲ +83.9%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Country of birth

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In Lock, Australia is the majority at 94%; India is next at 2%.

Australia 86.2% India 2.0% New Zealand 2.0% England 1.2%

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 Lock [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40774/lock/topic/ancestry-heritage