29.3% ▲ +10.5%
Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 26.6%
- 2016: 27.4%
- 2021: 29.3%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Nicholls · Suburb / Locality
Ancestry & Birthplace in Nicholls
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
English ancestry is the most common heritage in Nicholls, making up 32.5% of the population. This diverse area has a strong mix of roots, with many residents tracing their family history to Australia, Ireland, and Scotland. This blend of backgrounds is reflected in the nearly 30% of people who were born overseas.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English and Australian ancestries are the most popular, while Irish (11.5%), Scottish (9.1%), and Chinese (8.7%) also make up significant parts of the local family history.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
Nearly 30% of people in Nicholls were born overseas, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure of 27.7%. While most residents were born in Australia, the most common overseas birthplaces are China, England, India, and Vietnam.
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 Nicholls [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL80101/nicholls/topic/ancestry-heritage