Federal Electorate · Area profile

New England

66,294 km²

New England has modest household incomes and a somewhat older age profile.

It's also marked by a slightly less degree-qualified population and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 New England, Federal Electorate

Demographics & Identity

Total population158,649▲ +15.0%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +13.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population10.3%People aged 65 and over21.9%Children under 1518.6%People in a de facto relationship12.2%▲ +177.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In New England, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 25%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)25.1%

Young adults (25–44)22.5%

Seniors (65+)21.9%

Children (0–14)18.6%

Youth (15–24)11.8%

Marital status

In New England, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (10%).

Married45%
Never married35%
Divorced10%
Widowed7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In New England, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia82.1%

England1.6%

New Zealand0.9%

Philippines0.6%

India0.6%

China0.4%

Nepal0.3%

Vietnam0.3%

South Africa0.2%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In New England, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (35%) and Irish (10%).

Australian41.9%

English39.8%

Irish11.3%

Scottish10.5%

German4.3%

Italian1.2%

Chinese1.1%

Dutch0.9%

Filipino0.7%

Indian0.6%

Language

People using another language at home5.5%

Language used at home

In New England, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Vietnamese (0%).

English only86.1%

Mandarin0.5%

Vietnamese0.3%

Tagalog0.3%

Punjabi0.2%

Arabic0.2%

Cantonese0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Italian0.1%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion31.6%

Religious affiliation

In New England, the largest group is Christianity at 62%, followed by No religion (35%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity62%
No religion35%
Other religions1%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher15.7%

Highest year of school

In New England, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1241.5%

Year 1029.0%

Year 9 or below13.3%

Year 116.3%

Highest qualification level

In New England, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 44%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV33.5%

Bachelor degree18.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.8%

Postgraduate degree5.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.9%

Certificate I / II2.8%

Field of qualification

In New England, the largest group is Management & commerce at 18%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Health (14%).

Management & commerce14.6%

Engineering & related12.8%

Health11.3%

Society & culture10.9%

Education9.1%

Agriculture & environment5.4%

Architecture & building5.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.9%

Natural & physical sciences2.1%

Creative arts2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$690▼ -5.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,302▼ -35.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,685▼ -23.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.1%

Household income distribution

In New England, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (23%).

$650–$1,49931.6%

$1,500–$2,99926.9%

Under $65020.8%

$3,000–$3,9997.1%

$4,000 or more6.0%

Personal income distribution

In New England, the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65042.9%

$650–$1,49932.1%

$1,500–$2,99912.7%

$3,000 or more2.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.5%People with a mental health condition9.9%People needing help with daily activities6.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In New England, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None56.4%

One condition20.8%

Two conditions7.4%

Three or more4.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In New England, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (17%).

Arthritis11.1%

Asthma10.2%

Mental health9.9%

Other condition8.0%

Diabetes5.4%

Heart disease4.9%

Cancer3.5%

Lung condition2.5%

Stroke1.2%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.8%People providing unpaid care12.9%People caring for children unpaid24.4%People who served in the Defence Force3.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -22.6%since 2011 One-parent families16.8%People living alone30.1%▲ +137.5%since 2011

Family composition

In New England, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (32%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children32%
One-parent families17%
Other families1%

Household size

In New England, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (30%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people36.5%

1 person30.1%

3 people13.2%

4 people11.8%

5 people5.6%

6 or more2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$280▼ -37.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,400▼ -44.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting28.4%Homes owned outright37.8%Separate (detached) houses89.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.2%▼ -13.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In New England, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (29%).

Owned outright39%
Owned with a mortgage29%
Rented29%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In New England, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (7%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house90%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In New England, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms42.3%

4 bedrooms28.7%

2 bedrooms15.4%

5 or more7.2%

1 bedroom3.9%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In New England, the largest group is $200–$349 at 56%, followed by $350–$549 (23%) and Under $200 (19%).

$200–$34953.0%

$350–$54922.4%

Under $20018.5%

$550–$7491.0%

$750 or more0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In New England, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by Under $1,000 (27%) and $1,800–$2,999 (23%).

$1,000–$1,79940.3%

Under $1,00025.3%

$1,800–$2,99921.5%

$3,000 or more7.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.0%▲ +91.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In New England, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 37%, followed by 1 vehicle (36%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles36.7%

1 vehicle35.7%

3 vehicles13.5%

4 or more8.1%

No vehicle6.0%

How people get to work

In New England, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (19%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)59.1%

Worked at home15.8%

Car (passenger)4.8%

Walked3.5%

Bicycle0.3%

Bus0.3%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.4%Recent arrivals from overseas26.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation56.1%Employed full-time61.0%

Industries people work in

In New England, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (12%) and Education & training (12%).

Health care & social assistance14.7%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing11.8%

Education & training11.1%

Retail trade9.1%

Construction7.3%

Manufacturing6.5%

Accommodation & food6.3%

Public administration & safety5.8%

Professional & technical3.8%

Transport & warehousing3.8%

Occupations people work in

In New England, the largest group is Professionals at 17%, followed by Managers (16%) and Labourers (14%).

Professionals17.1%

Managers15.7%

Labourers14.1%

Technicians & trades13.2%

Community & personal service12.1%

Clerical & administrative10.7%

Sales workers8.2%

Machinery operators & drivers7.1%

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