16.1% ▼ -2.8%
Higher than 61% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 16.6%
- 2016: 16.5%
- 2021: 16.1%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
500 or more · Section of State Range
Ancestry & Birthplace in 500 or more
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
Most people in 500 or more trace their roots to the British Isles, with English and Australian ancestries dominating the local identity. The area's cultural makeup is shaped by a strong British heritage, while a smaller portion of the population was born overseas.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English ancestry is the most common at 38%, followed closely by Australian ancestry at 35.2%. Scottish, Irish, and German roots are also present, making up a combined 19.5% of the population.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
About 16.1% of people here were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%. This proportion has barely changed since 2011, with most residents born in Australia, England, or New Zealand.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ancestry & Birthplace in 500 or more [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR521/500-or-more/topic/ancestry-heritage