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Ancestry & Birthplace in Detention

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

More than half of all residents in Detention were born overseas, making it one of the most internationally diverse areas in its class. This strong global connection is seen in the typical family history, where Scottish and Irish roots are the most common.

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Where Detention sits — People born overseas

51.4% —

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

Detention51.4%
7321, TAS 9.7%
Tasmania 15.4%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

Scottish ancestry is the most frequent at 42.9%, followed by Irish at 28.6%. Other common family backgrounds include English, Dutch and German.

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In Detention, the largest group is Scottish at 42%, followed by Irish (28%) and English (11%).

Scottish 42.9% Irish 28.6% English 11.4% Dutch 11.4% German 8.6%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

A striking 51.4% of people were born overseas, which is far above the 15.4% seen in Tasmania and 27.7% across Australia. While 31.4% were born in Australia, New Zealand is the next most common birthplace at 11.4%.

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In Detention, Australia is the majority at 73%; New Zealand is next at 27%.

Australia 31.4% New Zealand 11.4%

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 Detention [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60153/detention/topic/ancestry-heritage