# Ancestry & Birthplace — Clayton Bay

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

Area: Clayton Bay (Urban Centre)

A surprisingly high share of people born overseas live in Clayton Bay, with 22.8% of the population arriving from other countries. This makes the area stand out compared to similar small localities, even though the proportion is well below the national figure.

The proportion of people born overseas rose 13 points since 2011 to reach 22.8%. While this is among the highest for similar areas, it is still a little below the South Australian average and well below the national figure, with England being the most common birth place outside Australia.

Most residents claim English (47.2%) or Australian (31.3%) ancestry, followed by Scottish, Irish and German roots.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 22.8% | +143.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 69.7%, England 12.4%, New Zealand 1.3%, Philippines 1.3%

**Ancestry** — English 47.2%, Australian 31.3%, Scottish 11.4%, Irish 7.5%, German 6.7%, Dutch 6.0%, Greek 1.3%, Filipino 1.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL422015/clayton-bay/topic/ancestry-heritage