# Ancestry & Birthplace — St Marys

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

Area: St Marys (Urban Centre)

Nearly 15% of people in St Marys (L) were born overseas, reflecting a growing mix of backgrounds in the local community. Most residents trace their roots back to the British Isles, with English and Australian ancestries being the most common.

Around 14.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas and has risen since 2011. While this is about the same as the Tasmanian average, it is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most frequent, making up 48.4% and 40.9% of the population. Other common roots include Irish (11.7%), Scottish (11.1%), and German (5.5%) heritage.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 14.4% | +13.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 79.6%, England 6.3%, New Zealand 1.6%, Philippines 1.0%, China 0.8%

**Ancestry** — English 48.4%, Australian 40.9%, Irish 11.7%, Scottish 11.1%, German 5.5%, Italian 1.8%, Chinese 0.8%, Indian 0.8%, Dutch 0.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL622023/st-marys/topic/ancestry-heritage