Southern River · Suburb / Locality

Ancestry & Birthplace in Southern River

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

Nearly half of all residents in Southern River were born overseas, placing this area among the most diverse for birthplace compared to similar places. This international mix is reflected in the local ancestry, with English and Australian roots being the most common, followed by significant Chinese and Indian heritage.

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📍 Southern River, Suburb / Locality

Where Southern River sits — People born overseas

47.8% ▲ +15.9%
  • 0.0%–1.8%: 1679 areas
  • 1.8%–3.6%: 373 areas
  • 3.6%–5.4%: 773 areas
  • 5.4%–7.1%: 1030 areas
  • 7.1%–8.9%: 1169 areas
  • 8.9%–10.7%: 1160 areas
  • 10.7%–12.5%: 1090 areas
  • 12.5%–14.3%: 921 areas
  • 14.3%–16.1%: 856 areas
  • 16.1%–17.9%: 601 areas
  • 17.9%–19.6%: 561 areas
  • 19.6%–21.4%: 388 areas
  • 21.4%–23.2%: 358 areas
  • 23.2%–25.0%: 285 areas
  • 25.0%–26.8%: 269 areas
  • 26.8%–28.6%: 214 areas
  • 28.6%–30.4%: 198 areas
  • 30.4%–32.1%: 146 areas
  • 32.1%–33.9%: 166 areas
  • 33.9%–35.7%: 127 areas
  • 35.7%–37.5%: 108 areas
  • 37.5%–39.3%: 111 areas
  • 39.3%–41.1%: 92 areas
  • 41.1%–42.9%: 81 areas
  • 42.9%–44.6%: 61 areas
  • 44.6%–46.4%: 65 areas
  • 46.4%–48.2%: 47 areas
  • 48.2%–50.0%: 252 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Southern River — higher than 99% of areas.

People born overseas compared with the state and national average
Southern River47.8%
6110, WA 39.1%
Western Australia 32.2%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries at 25.2% and 20.7%. Chinese and Indian heritage are also prominent, making up 12.9% and 10.9% of the population respectively.

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

About 47.8% of people here were born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7% and the state's 32.2%. While 49.2% were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are India (7.6%), England (5.2%), and China (3.2%).

47.8% ▲ +15.9%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 41.3%
  • 2016: 47.5%
  • 2021: 47.8%

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

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 Southern River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51394/southern-river/topic/ancestry-heritage