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Ancestry & Birthplace in Mooney Mooney

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

A rapid shift in demographics has seen the share of overseas-born residents in Mooney Mooney jump 15 points since 2011. While the area remains predominantly Australian-born, it is now more diverse than most similar areas, with English and Australian ancestry being the most common roots.

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Where Mooney Mooney sits — People born overseas

18.3% ▲ +466.2%

All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Mooney Mooney — higher than 87% of areas.

Mooney Mooney18.3%
2083, NSW 22.9%
New South Wales 29.3%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 49.1% and 30.1% of the population respectively. Irish and Scottish roots are also prominent, each accounting for 13.2% of residents.

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In Mooney Mooney, the largest group is English at 42%, followed by Australian (26%) and Irish (11%).

English 49.1% Australian 30.1% Irish 13.2% Scottish 13.2% German 3.1% Chinese 2.2% Italian 2.2% Dutch 2.0% Filipino 0.9%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

The proportion of people born overseas rose from 3.2% in 2011 to 18.3% in 2021, which is much higher than most similar areas. Despite this growth, the figure remains far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

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18.3% ▲ +466.2%

Higher than 87% of urban centre areas.

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

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In Mooney Mooney, Australia is the majority at 87%; England is next at 7%.

Australia 71.9% England 5.8% New Zealand 2.7% Philippines 1.1% China 0.9% South Africa 0.7%

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 Mooney Mooney [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL122090/mooney-mooney/topic/ancestry-heritage