Council (LGA) · Area profile

Trayning

1,651 km²

Trayning stands out for one of the smallest populations, with some of the lowest household incomes in the country.

Beyond that, it has a below-average share of degree-holders and an older age profile than most.

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📍 Trayning, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population298▼ -14.4%since 2011 Median age55 yrs▲ +25.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.0%People aged 65 and over27.5%Children under 1510.1%People in a de facto relationship12.6%▼ -6.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Trayning, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Seniors (65+) (29%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)31.9%

Seniors (65+)27.5%

Young adults (25–44)15.1%

Youth (15–24)11.1%

Children (0–14)10.1%

Marital status

In Trayning, the largest group is Married at 40%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (13%).

Married40%
Never married34%
Divorced13%
Separated9%
Widowed5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Trayning, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia71.1%

England6.0%

New Zealand1.7%

Ancestry

In Trayning, the largest group is English at 43%, followed by Australian (33%) and Scottish (8%).

English48.7%

Australian37.2%

Scottish9.4%

Irish8.1%

German4.0%

Dutch2.7%

Italian1.7%

Greek1.7%

Language

People using another language at home3.0%

Language used at home

In Trayning, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Greek (2%).

English only84.2%

Greek1.7%

Religion

People with no religion48.0%

Religious affiliation

In Trayning, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (45%).

No religion55%
Christianity45%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1231.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher4.1%

Highest year of school

In Trayning, the largest group is Year 10 at 40%, followed by Year 12 (36%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1035.2%

Year 1231.6%

Year 9 or below12.5%

Year 117.8%

Highest qualification level

In Trayning, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 64%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (16%) and Bachelor degree (10%).

Certificate III / IV37.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma9.7%

Bachelor degree5.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.2%

Certificate I / II2.4%

Field of qualification

In Trayning, the largest group is Engineering & related at 38%, followed by Agriculture & environment (16%) and Health (14%).

Engineering & related19.4%

Agriculture & environment8.1%

Health7.3%

Architecture & building4.0%

Management & commerce4.0%

Education3.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.2%

Society & culture2.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$512▲ +0.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$864▲ +7.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,125▼ -3.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week2.3%

Household income distribution

In Trayning, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

$650–$1,49935.1%

Under $65031.3%

$1,500–$2,99917.6%

$4,000 or more2.3%

Personal income distribution

In Trayning, the largest group is Under $650 at 56%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65048.9%

$650–$1,49927.8%

$1,500–$2,99910.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.6%People with a mental health condition11.1%People needing help with daily activities8.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Trayning, the largest group is None at 55%, followed by One condition (24%) and Three or more (11%).

None46.0%

One condition19.8%

Three or more9.1%

Two conditions8.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Trayning, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Diabetes (14%) and Mental health (14%).

Arthritis16.4%

Diabetes11.4%

Mental health11.1%

Asthma9.7%

Other condition9.7%

Heart disease8.7%

Cancer5.0%

Lung condition4.0%

Stroke3.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers23.3%People providing unpaid care12.4%People caring for children unpaid13.9%People who served in the Defence Force2.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.4%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9▼ -17.4%since 2011 One-parent families15.6%People living alone42.7%▲ +37.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Trayning, the largest group is Couples without children at 49%, followed by Couples with children (33%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples without children49%
Couples with children33%
One-parent families15%
Other families3%

Household size

In Trayning, the largest group is 1 person at 42%, followed by 2 people (36%) and 3 people (11%).

1 person42.7%

2 people36.6%

3 people10.7%

5 people4.6%

4 people3.8%

6 or more3.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$120▲ +60.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$531▲ +6.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.60▼ -45.5%since 2011 Households renting19.8%Homes owned outright56.5%Separate (detached) houses95.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms70.2%▼ -11.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Trayning, the largest group is Owned outright at 59%, followed by Rented (21%) and Owned with a mortgage (13%).

Owned outright59%
Rented21%
Owned with a mortgage13%
Other tenure7%

Types of homes

In Trayning, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%).

Separate house98%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%

Bedrooms per home

In Trayning, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).

3 bedrooms44.3%

4 bedrooms20.6%

2 bedrooms18.3%

5 or more5.3%

1 bedroom3.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Trayning, the largest group is Under $200 at 76%, followed by $200–$349 (24%).

Under $20073.1%

$200–$34923.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Trayning, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 67%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (33%).

Under $1,00047.1%

$1,000–$1,79923.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.5%▼ -22.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Trayning, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (34%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles37.9%

1 vehicle33.3%

3 vehicles13.6%

4 or more7.6%

No vehicle4.5%

How people get to work

In Trayning, the largest group is Car (driver) at 61%, followed by Worked at home (21%) and Walked (17%).

Car (driver)48.0%

Worked at home16.8%

Walked13.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.8%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation49.2%Employed full-time68.0%

Industries people work in

In Trayning, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 42%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Public administration & safety (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing44.8%

Health care & social assistance12.8%

Public administration & safety11.2%

Transport & warehousing9.6%

Construction5.6%

Accommodation & food4.8%

Mining4.0%

Wholesale trade3.2%

Other services3.2%

Retail trade2.4%

Occupations people work in

In Trayning, the largest group is Managers at 40%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (13%) and Technicians & trades (12%).

Managers40.0%

Machinery operators & drivers12.8%

Technicians & trades12.0%

Community & personal service10.4%

Clerical & administrative10.4%

Professionals5.6%

Labourers5.6%

Sales workers2.4%

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