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Merivale · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in Merivale

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

A far lower share of people were born overseas in Merivale compared to the rest of the state and nation. While 16.1% of residents were born abroad, this is much lower than the 32.2% seen across Western Australia.

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Where Merivale sits — People born overseas

16.1% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Merivale — higher than 68% of areas.

Merivale16.1%
6450, WA 13.1%
Western Australia 32.2%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

The most common ancestries in the area are Australian at 43.7% and English at 31.0%, followed by Scottish, Irish and German roots.

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In Merivale, the largest group is Australian at 41%, followed by English (29%) and Scottish (13%).

Australian 43.7% English 31.0% Scottish 13.8% Irish 11.5% German 3.4% Dutch 3.4%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Most people here were born in Australia (73.6%), with England being the most common overseas birthplace at 9.2%. This overseas-born population is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

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16.1% —

Higher than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Country of birth

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In Merivale, Australia is the majority at 89%; England is next at 11%.

Australia 73.6% England 9.2%

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ancestry & Birthplace in Merivale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50936/merivale/topic/ancestry-heritage