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Inner Regional Australia

1,772 km²

Inner Regional Australia has well-off households and a highly educated population.

It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and a low share of renters.

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📍 Inner Regional Australia, Remoteness Area

Demographics & Identity

Total population690▲ +17.9%since 2011 Median age36 yrs▲ +5.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.0%People aged 65 and over9.6%Children under 1522.8%People in a de facto relationship15.5%▲ +9.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Children (0–14) (23%).

Young adults (25–44)28.6%

Older adults (45–64)26.8%

Children (0–14)22.8%

Youth (15–24)11.6%

Seniors (65+)9.6%

Marital status

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (7%).

Married55%
Never married33%
Divorced7%
Separated3%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia83.2%

England2.8%

New Zealand0.7%

South Africa0.7%

Ancestry

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (31%) and Scottish (11%).

Australian46.2%

English38.7%

Scottish14.2%

Irish13.9%

German4.3%

Dutch3.6%

Chinese1.2%

Italian1.2%

Indian0.4%

Greek0.4%

Language

People using another language at home2.6%

Language used at home

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (1%).

English only89.6%

Mandarin0.6%

Religion

People with no religion48.3%

Religious affiliation

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Other religions (1%).

No religion53%
Christianity45%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1266.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher27.8%

Highest year of school

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is Year 12 at 73%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 11 (4%).

Year 1266.2%

Year 1017.8%

Year 113.6%

Year 9 or below3.0%

Highest qualification level

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 32%, followed by Bachelor degree (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV27.2%

Bachelor degree25.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.5%

Postgraduate degree7.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.8%

Certificate I / II2.0%

Field of qualification

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is Management & commerce at 21%, followed by Society & culture (18%) and Architecture & building (12%).

Management & commerce17.5%

Society & culture15.2%

Architecture & building10.2%

Health8.4%

Engineering & related7.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.3%

Education4.8%

Agriculture & environment3.6%

Creative arts3.6%

Natural & physical sciences3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,299▲ +49.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,966▲ +58.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,012▲ +35.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week20.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week44.8%

Household income distribution

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and $3,000–$3,999 (17%).

$4,000 or more30.3%

$1,500–$2,99926.4%

$3,000–$3,99914.4%

$650–$1,4999.0%

Under $6503.5%

Personal income distribution

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and Under $650 (24%).

$1,500–$2,99931.4%

$650–$1,49930.9%

Under $65022.2%

$3,000 or more7.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.4%People with a mental health condition9.1%People needing help with daily activities3.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None64.1%

One condition18.1%

Two conditions5.8%

Three or more1.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is Asthma at 22%, followed by Mental health (21%) and Arthritis (18%).

Asthma9.6%

Mental health9.1%

Arthritis7.5%

Other condition6.7%

Diabetes3.0%

Heart disease2.8%

Cancer2.2%

Lung condition1.4%

Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.6%People providing unpaid care12.7%People caring for children unpaid34.8%People who served in the Defence Force3.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.9%

Family & Households

Average household size3.1▲ +10.7%since 2011 One-parent families12.7%People living alone13.4%▼ -35.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 4 people (22%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people33.3%

4 people22.4%

3 people14.9%

1 person13.4%

5 people10.0%

6 or more7.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$385▲ +126.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,284▼ -8.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting21.9%Homes owned outright18.9%Separate (detached) houses97.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.6%▲ +5.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 52%, followed by Rented (23%) and Owned outright (20%).

Owned with a mortgage52%
Rented23%
Owned outright20%
Other tenure6%

Types of homes

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 37%, followed by 3 bedrooms (36%) and 5 or more (13%).

4 bedrooms35.3%

3 bedrooms34.3%

5 or more12.9%

2 bedrooms10.9%

1 bedroom2.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (29%) and Under $200 (25%).

$350–$54952.3%

$200–$34934.1%

Under $20029.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $3,000 or more (27%) and $1,000–$1,799 (26%).

$1,800–$2,99943.0%

$3,000 or more26.0%

$1,000–$1,79925.0%

Under $1,0003.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%→ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 3 vehicles (21%) and 4 or more (19%).

2 vehicles41.8%

3 vehicles20.4%

4 or more18.9%

1 vehicle17.4%

How people get to work

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (19%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)62.4%

Worked at home16.2%

Walked4.6%

Car (passenger)2.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.4%Recent arrivals from overseas10.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.5%Labour-force participation75.9%Employed full-time64.2%

Industries people work in

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 19%, followed by Construction (15%) and Education & training (13%).

Public administration & safety18.5%

Construction14.0%

Education & training11.9%

Professional & technical9.1%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.6%

Health care & social assistance8.4%

Arts & recreation4.1%

Other services3.8%

Accommodation & food3.6%

Manufacturing3.0%

Occupations people work in

In Inner Regional Australia, the largest group is Managers at 24%, followed by Professionals (24%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Managers23.4%

Professionals23.4%

Technicians & trades16.2%

Clerical & administrative11.7%

Labourers9.1%

Community & personal service8.9%

Sales workers3.3%

Machinery operators & drivers2.8%

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👥 Demographics & Identity