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2477, NSW

228 km²

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Demographics & Identity

Total population12,899▲ +14.7%since 2011Median age47 yrs▲ +2.2%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.4%People aged 65 and over25.9%Children under 1517.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4508508

Age structure

In 2477, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)27.5%
Seniors (65+)25.9%
Young adults (25–44)19.2%
Children (0–14)17.1%
Youth (15–24)10.1%

Marital status

In 2477, NSW, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married48%
  • Never married31%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 2477, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia83.9%
England3.8%
New Zealand1.3%
South Africa0.7%
Italy0.3%
India0.2%
Philippines0.2%
China0.1%
Vietnam0.1%
Nepal0.0%

Language

People using another language at home3.9%

Language used at home

In 2477, NSW, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only91.7%
Italian0.3%
Mandarin0.2%
Cantonese0.1%
Vietnamese0.0%
Punjabi0.0%
Arabic0.0%
Greek0.0%
Tagalog0.0%

Religion

People with no religion41.9%

Religious affiliation

In 2477, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity54%
  • No religion44%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions0%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Judaism0%
  • Islam0%

Education

Completed Year 1247.9%

Highest year of school

In 2477, NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 51%, followed by Year 10 (31%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1247.9%
Year 1029.5%
Year 9 or below10.5%
Year 116.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$720▲ +47.5%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,451▲ +51.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,811▲ +55.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.3%

Household income distribution

In 2477, NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (18%).

$650–$1,49932.1%
$1,500–$2,99929.8%
Under $65016.5%
$3,000–$3,9997.9%
$4,000 or more7.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.1%People with a mental health condition10.1%People needing help with daily activities6.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2477, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis10.5%
Mental health10.1%
Other condition8.9%
Asthma8.9%
Heart disease5.4%
Diabetes4.4%
Cancer4.1%
Lung condition2.2%
Stroke1.4%
Dementia1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.9%People providing unpaid care14.8%People caring for children unpaid26.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families15.4%

Family composition

In 2477, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (15%).

  • Couples with children51%
  • Couples without children33%
  • One-parent families15%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$390▲ +50.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +8.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting22.7%Homes owned outright43.1%Separate (detached) houses82.7%

How homes are owned or rented

In 2477, NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (23%).

  • Owned outright44%
  • Owned with a mortgage30%
  • Rented23%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 2477, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 83%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

  • Separate house83%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached13%
  • Flat or apartment3%
  • Other dwelling1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years37.2%

How people get to work

In 2477, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (20%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)59.6%
Worked at home16.6%
Car (passenger)3.6%
Walked2.4%
Bus0.4%
Bicycle0.3%
Train0.1%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate3.3%Labour-force participation57.2%Employed full-time52.5%

Industries people work in

In 2477, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Education & training (11%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance18.8%
Education & training11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
Construction8.8%
Accommodation & food7.4%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.1%
Public administration & safety5.4%
Professional & technical5.1%
Manufacturing4.6%
Other services4.2%

Occupations people work in

In 2477, NSW, the largest group is Professionals at 21%, followed by Managers (14%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals21.0%
Managers14.1%
Technicians & trades13.5%
Community & personal service13.1%
Clerical & administrative11.7%
Labourers11.3%
Sales workers9.0%
Machinery operators & drivers4.8%

Areas within 2477, NSW

Ballina Surrounds

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