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Ancestry & Birthplace in South Carnarvon

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

Australian ancestry is the most common background in South Carnarvon, claimed by 33.9% of residents. The area has a strong mix of British and European roots, with many people born in Australia or arriving from overseas.

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Where South Carnarvon sits — People born overseas

14.1% ▲ +16.1%

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is South Carnarvon — higher than 61% of areas.

South Carnarvon14.1%
6701, WA 18.5%
Western Australia 32.2%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Beyond those of Australian descent, English ancestry is common at 27.0%. Other significant groups include Scottish (8.8%), Irish (7.2%), and Italian (3.1%) backgrounds.

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In South Carnarvon, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (31%) and Scottish (10%).

Australian 33.9% English 27.0% Scottish 8.8% Irish 7.2% Italian 3.1% German 2.6% Filipino 1.1% Chinese 0.9% Dutch 0.8% Greek 0.4%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

About 14.1% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the Western Australian (32.2%) and national (27.7%) figures. Most residents were born in Australia (66.9%), followed by New Zealand (3.1%) and England (1.9%).

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14.1% ▲ +16.1%

Higher than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

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

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In South Carnarvon, Australia is the majority at 91%; New Zealand is next at 4%.

Australia 66.9% New Zealand 3.1% England 1.9% Philippines 0.9% China 0.6% India 0.3%

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 South Carnarvon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51365/south-carnarvon/topic/ancestry-heritage