15.1% ▲ +77.7%
Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 8.5%
- 2016: 9.8%
- 2021: 15.1%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Moorook South · Suburb / Locality
Ancestry & Birthplace in Moorook South
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
A strong sense of British and Australian heritage defines the people of Moorook South. While most residents were born in Australia, there is a notable presence of European and Asian backgrounds that adds variety to the local mix.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
Australian and English ancestries are almost equally common, each representing around 42% of the population. German roots are also significant here at 14.5%, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
About 15.1% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common birthplaces outside Australia are England, India, and New Zealand.
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 Moorook South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40920/moorook-south/topic/ancestry-heritage