# Ancestry & Birthplace — Tannum Sands - Boyne Island

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

Area: Tannum Sands - Boyne Island (Urban Centre)

Only 14.7% of people in Tannum Sands - Boyne Island were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most residents have roots in the British Isles, with English and Australian ancestries making up over 80% of the population.

While the proportion of overseas-born residents is much higher than in most similar areas, it remains well below the Queensland and national averages. Around 80.2% of people were born in Australia, while New Zealand and England are the most common overseas birthplaces.

English ancestry is the most common at 42.4%, followed closely by Australian at 40.9%. Scottish and Irish heritage are also prominent, accounting for 11.5% and 10.8% respectively.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 14.7% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 80.2%, New Zealand 4.3%, England 3.0%, South Africa 2.2%, Philippines 0.4%, India 0.1%, China 0.1%, Vietnam 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 42.4%, Australian 40.9%, Scottish 11.5%, Irish 10.8%, German 7.0%, Italian 2.1%, Dutch 2.0%, Chinese 0.6%, Filipino 0.6%, Indian 0.4%, Greek 0.2%, Vietnamese 0.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL314023/tannum-sands-boyne-island/topic/ancestry-heritage