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Ancestry & Birthplace in Varley

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

A much higher share of people were born overseas in Varley than in most similar areas. While 22.7% of the population grew up abroad, this is well below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.

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📍 Varley, Suburb / Locality

Where Varley sits — People born overseas

22.7% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Varley — higher than 81% of areas.

Varley22.7%
6355, WA 14.1%
Western Australia 32.2%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

The most common ancestries are Australian at 45.5% and English at 38.6%. Other notable groups include Scottish, Irish, and Dutch, each making up about 16% of the population.

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In Varley, the largest group is Australian at 34%, followed by English (29%) and Scottish (14%).

Australian 45.5% English 38.6% Scottish 18.2% Irish 15.9% Dutch 15.9%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

More than half of residents were born in Australia, but South Africa is a significant birthplace here at 13.6%. Overall, the 22.7% born overseas is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

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22.7% —

Higher than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Country of birth

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In Varley, Australia is the majority at 80%; South Africa is next at 20%.

Australia 54.5% South Africa 13.6%

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 Varley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51488/varley/topic/ancestry-heritage