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Jacup · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in Jacup

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

Around the middle of similar areas for its mix of origins, Jacup is a small community where nearly half the people claim Australian ancestry. While most residents were born here, a small but notable group of South African-born residents adds to the local diversity.

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Where Jacup sits — People born overseas

11.3% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Jacup — lower than 51% of areas.

Jacup11.3%
6337, WA 9.4%
Western Australia 32.2%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Australian ancestry is the most common at 49.3%, followed by English at 18.3%, Scottish at 15.5%, Irish at 11.3% and Italian at 7.0%.

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In Jacup, the largest group is Australian at 47%, followed by English (17%) and Scottish (15%).

Australian 49.3% English 18.3% Scottish 15.5% Irish 11.3% Italian 7.0% German 4.2%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Only 11.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% and the state's 32.2%. Most people were born in Australia (70.4%), though South Africa is the next most common birthplace at 8.5%.

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11.3% —

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Country of birth

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In Jacup, Australia is the majority at 89%; South Africa is next at 11%.

Australia 70.4% South Africa 8.5%

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 Jacup [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50678/jacup/topic/ancestry-heritage