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Smoky Bay · Urban Centre

Ancestry & Birthplace in Smoky Bay

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

Far fewer people were born overseas in Smoky Bay compared to the rest of the state or country. While 12.3% of residents were born abroad, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

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📍 Smoky Bay, Urban Centre

Where Smoky Bay sits — People born overseas

12.3% ▲ +155.6%

All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Smoky Bay — higher than 60% of areas.

Smoky Bay12.3%
5680, SA 5.8%
South Australia 24.1%
Australia 27.7%

Ancestry

The ancestries people most identify with.

The area has strong ties to the British Isles, with the most common ancestries being Australian at 48.8%, English at 42.0%, and Irish at 12.3%.

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In Smoky Bay, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (33%) and Irish (10%).

Australian 48.8% English 42.0% Irish 12.3% German 11.7% Scottish 9.3% Dutch 2.5%

Country of birth

Australia and the largest overseas communities.

The share of people born overseas has risen since 2011, increasing from 4.8% to 12.3%. Most residents were born in Australia (81.5%), followed by New Zealand at 3.1% and England at 2.5%.

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12.3% ▲ +155.6%

Higher than 60% of urban centre areas.

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

Country of birth

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In Smoky Bay, Australia is the majority at 94%; New Zealand is next at 4%.

Australia 81.5% New Zealand 3.1% England 2.5%

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 Smoky Bay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL422047/smoky-bay/topic/ancestry-heritage