15.5% ▲ +5.4%
Higher than 66% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 14.7%
- 2016: 12.3%
- 2021: 15.5%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Meckering · Suburb / Locality
Ancestry & Birthplace in Meckering
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
Nearly half of Meckering's residents claim Australian ancestry, making it a standout feature of this small community. The area is dominated by people with roots in the British Isles, reflecting a strong traditional heritage. Most residents were born in Australia, though there is a notable presence of people from overseas.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
The most common ancestries are Australian at 49.6% and English at 40.9%. Other significant groups include Scottish, German, and Irish backgrounds.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
While 15.5% of people were born overseas—which is higher than most similar areas—this is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents were born in Australia (72.4%), followed by small groups from England and New Zealand.
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 Meckering [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50923/meckering/topic/ancestry-heritage