# Ancestry & Birthplace — Willetton

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

Area: Willetton (Suburb / Locality)

Over half of the people in Willetton were born overseas, which is far above the national figure. This high level of migration is reflected in the local ancestry, with Chinese and English backgrounds being the most common.

At 52.1%, the share of overseas-born residents is among the highest for similar areas and far above the 32.2% seen across Western Australia. India (8.3%) and China (7.1%) are the most common birthplaces outside of Australia.

The most common ancestries are Chinese at 26.3% and English at 23.7%, followed by Australian (18.4%) and Indian (10.9%) backgrounds.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 52.1% | +16.3% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 45.8%, India 8.3%, China 7.1%, England 4.5%, New Zealand 1.6%, South Africa 1.4%, Vietnam 0.6%, Philippines 0.4%, Italy 0.3%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Chinese 26.3%, English 23.7%, Australian 18.4%, Indian 10.9%, Scottish 5.6%, Irish 5.3%, Italian 2.4%, German 1.6%, Dutch 1.2%, Vietnamese 0.8%, Filipino 0.6%, Greek 0.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51612/willetton/topic/ancestry-heritage