# Ancestry & Birthplace — Nicklin

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

Area: Nicklin (State Electorate)

Daily life in Nicklin is shaped by a strong connection to traditional roots, with nearly 47% of people claiming English ancestry. This is a community where a huge majority of residents were born in Australia, creating a very distinct local identity compared to the rest of the country.

Only 17% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. While this is lower than most areas, the proportion of overseas-born residents rose slightly by 1.1 percentage points since 2011.

English ancestry is the most common at 46.2%, followed by Australian (38.2%), Scottish (12.4%), and Irish (12.4%). German heritage is also present for 7.1% of the population.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 17.0% | +6.8% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 77.6%, England 5.3%, New Zealand 3.6%, South Africa 0.9%, Philippines 0.5%, India 0.3%, Italy 0.1%, China 0.1%, Nepal 0.1%, Vietnam 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 46.2%, Australian 38.2%, Scottish 12.4%, Irish 12.4%, German 7.1%, Dutch 2.2%, Italian 2.1%, Chinese 0.8%, Filipino 0.7%, Indian 0.5%, Greek 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED30064/nicklin/topic/ancestry-heritage