# Ancestry & Birthplace — Southampton

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

Area: Southampton (Suburb / Locality)

Almost one in four residents in Southampton were born overseas, adding an international layer to the local community. This mix is most visible in the ancestry data, where English and Australian roots are the most common, followed by significant Irish and Italian connections.

About 22.6% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country. Most of those born abroad came from England (11.9%) or New Zealand (3.6%).

English ancestry is the most common at 42.9%, followed by Australian at 38.1% and Irish at 20.2%. Italian and Scottish backgrounds are also represented at 15.5% and 9.5% respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 22.6% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 71.4%, England 11.9%, New Zealand 3.6%

**Ancestry** — English 42.9%, Australian 38.1%, Irish 20.2%, Italian 15.5%, Scottish 9.5%, Dutch 4.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51391/southampton/topic/ancestry-heritage