29.7% ▼ -8.6%
Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 32.5%
- 2016: 31.9%
- 2021: 29.7%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
West Hindmarsh · Suburb / Locality
Ancestry & Birthplace in West Hindmarsh
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
Nearly 30% of people in West Hindmarsh were born overseas, creating a diverse mix of cultures and backgrounds in the local area. This blend is reflected in the strong presence of European roots, particularly from Italy and Greece, which stand out among the most common ancestries here.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, but Italian (12.4%) and Greek (8.5%) roots are also very prominent in the community.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
Around 29.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most areas and well above the South Australian figure of 24.1%. While most people were born in Australia, India is the most common overseas birthplace at 5.1%.
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 West Hindmarsh [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41567/west-hindmarsh/topic/ancestry-heritage