Council (LGA) · Area profile

Federation

5,685 km²

Federation has a notably older population and household incomes a little below the norm.

It also has somewhat fewer graduates than the norm and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Federation, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population12,899—since 2011 Median age51 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.3%People aged 65 and over30.4%Children under 1515.7%People in a de facto relationship12.8%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Federation, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Seniors (65+)30.4%

Older adults (45–64)27.0%

Young adults (25–44)17.7%

Children (0–14)15.7%

Youth (15–24)9.2%

Marital status

In Federation, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (11%).

Married49%
Never married28%
Divorced11%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Federation, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia84.8%

England2.5%

New Zealand0.8%

Philippines0.5%

Italy0.2%

India0.2%

China0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

South Africa0.1%

Ancestry

In Federation, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (35%) and Irish (11%).

English43.5%

Australian42.2%

Irish13.6%

Scottish11.9%

German4.4%

Italian2.2%

Dutch1.2%

Filipino0.7%

Chinese0.4%

Greek0.3%

Language

People using another language at home2.3%

Language used at home

In Federation, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only90.6%

Mandarin0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Italian0.2%

Punjabi0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Greek0.0%

Hindi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion36.7%

Religious affiliation

In Federation, the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (40%) and Buddhism (0%).

Christianity59%
No religion40%
Buddhism0%
Islam0%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.9%

Highest year of school

In Federation, the largest group is Year 12 at 36%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (17%).

Year 1233.1%

Year 1028.7%

Year 9 or below15.7%

Year 1113.2%

Highest qualification level

In Federation, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 55%, followed by Bachelor degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV41.7%

Bachelor degree13.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.2%

Postgraduate degree2.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.4%

Certificate I / II2.4%

Field of qualification

In Federation, the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Health (12%).

Engineering & related16.6%

Management & commerce13.0%

Health9.5%

Society & culture8.9%

Education8.0%

Architecture & building6.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.1%

Agriculture & environment6.1%

Creative arts1.4%

Natural & physical sciences1.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$646—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,187—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,592—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.5%

Household income distribution

In Federation, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (26%).

$650–$1,49931.8%

$1,500–$2,99926.3%

Under $65023.4%

$3,000–$3,9996.0%

$4,000 or more3.5%

Personal income distribution

In Federation, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65045.4%

$650–$1,49932.4%

$1,500–$2,99911.0%

$3,000 or more1.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.2%People with a mental health condition9.9%People needing help with daily activities7.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Federation, the largest group is None at 59%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (9%).

None52.7%

One condition23.2%

Two conditions8.4%

Three or more5.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Federation, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Asthma (16%) and Mental health (15%).

Arthritis14.5%

Asthma10.4%

Mental health9.9%

Other condition7.3%

Heart disease6.6%

Diabetes6.5%

Cancer4.5%

Lung condition3.3%

Stroke1.5%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.9%People providing unpaid care12.7%People caring for children unpaid22.4%People who served in the Defence Force4.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2—since 2011 One-parent families12.9%People living alone31.9%—since 2011

Family composition

In Federation, the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (39%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children47%
Couples without children39%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Federation, the largest group is 2 people at 40%, followed by 1 person (32%) and 3 people (11%).

2 people40.4%

1 person31.9%

3 people11.1%

4 people10.0%

5 people4.7%

6 or more2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011 Households renting20.3%Homes owned outright46.2%Separate (detached) houses88.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.2%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Federation, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (21%).

Owned outright47%
Owned with a mortgage29%
Rented21%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Federation, the largest group is Separate house at 88%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house88%
Townhouse / semi-detached10%
Other dwelling1%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Federation, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms46.6%

4 bedrooms25.9%

2 bedrooms18.4%

5 or more4.6%

1 bedroom2.4%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Federation, the largest group is $200–$349 at 57%, followed by Under $200 (33%) and $350–$549 (11%).

$200–$34954.4%

Under $20031.4%

$350–$54910.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Federation, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by Under $1,000 (32%) and $1,800–$2,999 (17%).

$1,000–$1,79942.9%

Under $1,00029.6%

$1,800–$2,99916.0%

$3,000 or more4.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.9%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Federation, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (37%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles38.2%

1 vehicle37.4%

3 vehicles12.4%

4 or more7.3%

No vehicle4.9%

How people get to work

In Federation, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)67.3%

Worked at home9.4%

Walked4.2%

Car (passenger)4.0%

Bicycle0.6%

Train0.1%

Bus0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.5%Recent arrivals from overseas6.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.3%Labour-force participation52.0%Employed full-time58.7%

Industries people work in

In Federation, the largest group is Manufacturing at 15%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (13%) and Health care & social assistance (13%).

Manufacturing14.5%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing12.5%

Health care & social assistance12.3%

Retail trade9.2%

Construction9.1%

Accommodation & food7.2%

Education & training6.2%

Transport & warehousing5.4%

Public administration & safety4.7%

Other services3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Federation, the largest group is Labourers at 17%, followed by Managers (16%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Labourers16.8%

Managers16.1%

Technicians & trades15.1%

Community & personal service11.3%

Professionals11.3%

Clerical & administrative10.2%

Machinery operators & drivers9.0%

Sales workers8.3%

Areas within Federation

Corowa Corowa Surrounds

Nearby areas

Berrigan Lockhart Indigo Wodonga Albury Moira Murrumbidgee Wangaratta

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