45.3% ▼ -12.3%
Higher than 98% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 51.6%
- 2016: 53.0%
- 2021: 45.3%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Karawara · Suburb / Locality
Ancestry & Birthplace in Karawara
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
English ancestry is the most common background in Karawara, where 23.2% of people claim this heritage. The area is notably diverse, with nearly half of all residents born overseas, far exceeding both state and national figures.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
Beyond English and Australian roots, Chinese ancestry is a significant part of the local mix at 19.4%. Irish and Scottish backgrounds are also common, accounting for 6.7% and 5.8% respectively.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
A striking 45.3% of people here were born overseas, which is far above the 32.2% seen in Western Australia. While 48.9% were born in Australia, other common birthplaces include England, India, China, and South Africa.
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 Karawara [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50724/karawara/topic/ancestry-heritage