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Ancestry & Birthplace in North Motton

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

Far fewer people were born overseas in North Motton than in most other parts of the country. Only 7.8% of residents were born abroad, which is a very small proportion compared to the national figure.

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Where North Motton sits — People born overseas

7.8% ▼ -39.4%

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is North Motton — lower than 68% of areas.

North Motton7.8%
7315, TAS 8.9%
Tasmania 15.4%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

The most common ancestries are Australian at 49.9% and English at 43.1%, followed by Scottish, Irish and Dutch roots.

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In North Motton, the largest group is Australian at 42%, followed by English (37%) and Scottish (8%).

Australian 49.9% English 43.1% Scottish 9.2% Irish 8.9% Dutch 4.9% German 1.9%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

With 88.5% of people born in Australia, the overseas-born population is well below the Tasmanian average and far below the national figure.

People born overseas

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7.8% ▼ -39.4%

Lower than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

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

Country of birth

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In North Motton, Australia is the majority at 94%; England is next at 5%.

Australia 88.5% England 4.2% New Zealand 0.9%

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 North Motton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60461/north-motton/topic/ancestry-heritage