Pyap · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in Pyap

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

Only 6.9% of people in Pyap were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. This makes the area much less diverse in its birthplaces than most other parts of the country. The local population is primarily Australian-born, with strong roots in European heritage.

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📍 Pyap, Suburb / Locality

Where Pyap sits — People born overseas

6.9%
  • 0.0%–1.8%: 1679 areas
  • 1.8%–3.6%: 373 areas
  • 3.6%–5.4%: 773 areas
  • 5.4%–7.1%: 1030 areas
  • 7.1%–8.9%: 1169 areas
  • 8.9%–10.7%: 1160 areas
  • 10.7%–12.5%: 1090 areas
  • 12.5%–14.3%: 921 areas
  • 14.3%–16.1%: 856 areas
  • 16.1%–17.9%: 601 areas
  • 17.9%–19.6%: 561 areas
  • 19.6%–21.4%: 388 areas
  • 21.4%–23.2%: 358 areas
  • 23.2%–25.0%: 285 areas
  • 25.0%–26.8%: 269 areas
  • 26.8%–28.6%: 214 areas
  • 28.6%–30.4%: 198 areas
  • 30.4%–32.1%: 146 areas
  • 32.1%–33.9%: 166 areas
  • 33.9%–35.7%: 127 areas
  • 35.7%–37.5%: 108 areas
  • 37.5%–39.3%: 111 areas
  • 39.3%–41.1%: 92 areas
  • 41.1%–42.9%: 81 areas
  • 42.9%–44.6%: 61 areas
  • 44.6%–46.4%: 65 areas
  • 46.4%–48.2%: 47 areas
  • 48.2%–50.0%: 252 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Pyap — lower than 72% of areas.

People born overseas compared with the state and national average
Pyap6.9%
5333, SA 6.3%
South Australia 24.1%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

The most common ancestries are Australian at 40% and German at 32.6%. English, Irish, and Scottish heritage also make up a significant part of the community.

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In Pyap, the largest group is Australian at 34%, followed by German (28%) and English (21%).

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Far fewer people here were born overseas compared to the rest of South Australia and the nation. About 86.9% of residents were born in Australia, while 2.9% came from England.

6.9%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 3.9%
  • 2021: 6.9%

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

Country of birth

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

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 Pyap [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41228/pyap/topic/ancestry-heritage