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Ancestry & Birthplace in Weld Range

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

A far higher proportion of people were born overseas in Weld Range than in the rest of the country. While most residents trace their roots to British origins, the area stands out for its high percentage of overseas-born residents compared to national trends.

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Where Weld Range sits — People born overseas

37.7% —

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Weld Range — higher than 94% of areas.

Weld Range37.7%
6640, WA 27.9%
Western Australia 32.2%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common here, with 52.2% and 42.0% of residents claiming these roots respectively.

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In Weld Range, the largest group is English at 48%, followed by Australian (39%) and Scottish (9%).

English 52.2% Australian 42.0% Scottish 10.1% Italian 4.3%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

Overseas-born residents make up 37.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This high overseas birth rate is seen in the data, with 15.9% of people born in England.

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In Weld Range, Australia is the majority at 77%; England is next at 18%.

Australia 66.7% England 15.9% New Zealand 4.3%

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 Weld Range [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51557/weld-range/topic/ancestry-heritage