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Ancestry & Birthplace in Kenmare

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

A strong Australian heritage defines Kenmare, where nearly 39% of residents claim Australian ancestry. Most people here were born in Australia, while those from overseas make up a much smaller share of the population than in the rest of the state.

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📍 Kenmare, Suburb / Locality

Where Kenmare sits — People born overseas

11.1% —

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

Kenmare11.1%
6316, WA 13.0%
Western Australia 32.2%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Australian, English, and Scottish are the most common ancestries here, making up 38.9%, 30.6%, and 25% of the population respectively.

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In Kenmare, the largest group is Australian at 41%, followed by English (32%) and Scottish (26%).

Australian 38.9% English 30.6% Scottish 25.0%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Just 11.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2% and the national figure of 27.7%. While 80.6% were born in Australia, South Africa is the most common overseas birthplace at 16.7%.

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11.1% —

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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In Kenmare, Australia is the majority at 83%; South Africa is next at 17%.

Australia 80.6% South Africa 16.7%

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 Kenmare [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50750/kenmare/topic/ancestry-heritage