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Magenta · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in Magenta

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

More than 18% of people in Magenta were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. While the community is predominantly of Australian and English descent, there is a notable Italian influence. This mix creates a small but diverse local profile within the region.

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📍 Magenta, Suburb / Locality

Where Magenta sits — People born overseas

18.2% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Magenta — higher than 73% of areas.

Magenta18.2%
6355, WA 14.1%
Western Australia 32.2%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Australian and English heritage are the most common, making up 72.7% and 18.2% of the population. Italian ancestry is also significant, accounting for 18.2% of residents.

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In Magenta, Australian is the majority at 67%; English is next at 17%.

Australian 72.7% English 18.2% Italian 18.2%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

About 18.2% of people here were born overseas, which is well below the national figure of 27.7% and far below Western Australia's 32.2%. Of those born outside Australia, every person in the area was born in New Zealand.

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In Magenta, Australia is the majority at 82%; New Zealand is next at 18%.

Australia 81.8% New Zealand 18.2%

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 Magenta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50877/magenta/topic/ancestry-heritage