28.8% ▲ +19.1%
Higher than 88% of section of state range areas.
- 2011: 24.2%
- 2016: 26.5%
- 2021: 28.8%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
250,000 to 999,999 · Section of State Range
Ancestry & Birthplace in 250,000 to 999,999
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
Nearly 29% of people in 250,000 to 999,999 were born overseas, which is among the highest proportions for areas of this size. This diverse community shows a strong blend of traditional roots and more recent arrivals from across the globe.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, making up 32.0% and 31.5% of the population. Irish, Scottish, and Chinese roots also feature prominently in the area's family histories.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
The share of overseas-born residents rose 4.6 points since 2011 to reach 28.8%, which is a little above the national figure. While 67.5% were born in Australia, India is now the most common overseas birthplace at 3.8%.
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 250,000 to 999,999 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sosr/SOSR802/250-000-to-999-999/topic/ancestry-heritage