# Ancestry & Birthplace — Nunile

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

Area: Nunile (Suburb / Locality)

Nearly half of the people in Nunile claim English ancestry, making it the most common heritage in the area. The community is largely defined by British and Australian roots, with a mix of Irish and Scottish backgrounds following closely behind.

About 25.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this figure is a little below the national average of 27.7% and well below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%.

English ancestry is the most frequent at 49.2%, followed by Australian at 37.7%. Irish (11.5%) and Scottish (8.2%) heritage are also common, while 5.5% of residents identify as Dutch.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 25.7% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 64.5%, England 11.5%, New Zealand 5.5%, Italy 2.2%

**Ancestry** — English 49.2%, Australian 37.7%, Irish 11.5%, Scottish 8.2%, Dutch 5.5%, Italian 3.8%, German 1.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51170/nunile/topic/ancestry-heritage