Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Armidale

275 km²

Armidale stands out for one of the largest populations in the country, with somewhat more renters than the norm.

Beyond that, it has a somewhat younger age profile and household incomes a little below the norm.

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📍 Armidale, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population23,967▲ +6.7%since 2011 Median age36 yrs▲ +5.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.9%People aged 65 and over18.4%Children under 1517.8%People in a de facto relationship12.0%▲ +13.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Armidale, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 25%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)24.5%

Older adults (45–64)22.0%

Seniors (65+)18.4%

Children (0–14)17.8%

Youth (15–24)17.3%

Marital status

In Armidale, the largest group is Never married at 43%, followed by Married (40%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married43%
Married40%
Divorced8%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Armidale, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (2%) and India (1%).

Australia74.0%

England2.0%

India1.1%

Nepal1.1%

New Zealand1.0%

Philippines0.7%

China0.6%

South Africa0.4%

Vietnam0.3%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Armidale, the largest group is English at 34%, followed by Australian (33%) and Irish (12%).

English36.1%

Australian34.9%

Irish12.2%

Scottish11.4%

German4.7%

Chinese1.7%

Dutch1.2%

Italian1.2%

Indian1.1%

Filipino0.8%

Language

People using another language at home11.7%

Language used at home

In Armidale, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Arabic (1%).

English only78.6%

Mandarin0.7%

Arabic0.5%

Punjabi0.5%

Vietnamese0.4%

Cantonese0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Hindi0.2%

Greek0.2%

Italian0.1%

Religion

People with no religion36.8%

Religious affiliation

In Armidale, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (41%) and Other religions (4%).

Christianity50%
No religion41%
Other religions4%
Hinduism2%
Islam2%
Buddhism1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1257.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher28.7%

Highest year of school

In Armidale, the largest group is Year 12 at 64%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 9 or below (10%).

Year 1257.2%

Year 1017.8%

Year 9 or below9.1%

Year 115.1%

Highest qualification level

In Armidale, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 30%, followed by Certificate III / IV (27%) and Postgraduate degree (19%).

Bachelor degree23.8%

Certificate III / IV21.7%

Postgraduate degree15.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.4%

Certificate I / II2.4%

Field of qualification

In Armidale, the largest group is Society & culture at 18%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Health (13%).

Society & culture14.9%

Management & commerce14.1%

Health10.9%

Education10.3%

Engineering & related7.2%

Natural & physical sciences5.4%

Agriculture & environment5.4%

Architecture & building4.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.9%

Creative arts3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$730▲ +49.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,432▲ +45.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,893▲ +46.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.6%

Household income distribution

In Armidale, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 32%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49930.3%

$1,500–$2,99929.3%

Under $65018.8%

$3,000–$3,9998.1%

$4,000 or more7.5%

Personal income distribution

In Armidale, the largest group is Under $650 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65040.7%

$650–$1,49930.8%

$1,500–$2,99915.1%

$3,000 or more2.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.9%People with a mental health condition10.2%People needing help with daily activities5.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Armidale, the largest group is None at 66%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (7%).

None58.2%

One condition20.3%

Two conditions6.5%

Three or more3.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Armidale, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health10.2%

Asthma9.4%

Arthritis8.7%

Other condition8.4%

Heart disease4.2%

Diabetes4.1%

Cancer3.3%

Lung condition1.9%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.0%People providing unpaid care12.5%People caring for children unpaid22.7%People who served in the Defence Force2.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011 One-parent families17.4%People living alone32.8%▲ +12.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Armidale, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children51%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families17%
Other families1%

Household size

In Armidale, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (33%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people34.8%

1 person32.8%

3 people13.1%

4 people11.6%

5 people4.8%

6 or more2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290▲ +38.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,500▲ +1.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting37.7%Homes owned outright32.1%Separate (detached) houses81.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms75.2%▲ +1.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Armidale, the largest group is Rented at 38%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (27%).

Rented38%
Owned outright33%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Armidale, the largest group is Separate house at 82%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (12%) and Flat or apartment (5%).

Separate house82%
Townhouse / semi-detached12%
Flat or apartment5%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Armidale, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms40.7%

4 bedrooms26.4%

2 bedrooms18.5%

5 or more8.1%

1 bedroom4.8%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Armidale, the largest group is $200–$349 at 54%, followed by $350–$549 (30%) and Under $200 (15%).

$200–$34952.4%

$350–$54929.7%

Under $20014.3%

$550–$7491.3%

$750 or more0.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Armidale, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (24%) and Under $1,000 (22%).

$1,000–$1,79943.7%

$1,800–$2,99922.3%

Under $1,00020.4%

$3,000 or more8.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.3%▼ -17.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Armidale, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 42%, followed by 2 vehicles (34%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle42.1%

2 vehicles34.1%

3 vehicles10.4%

No vehicle8.3%

4 or more5.1%

How people get to work

In Armidale, the largest group is Car (driver) at 62%, followed by Worked at home (27%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)50.8%

Worked at home22.0%

Car (passenger)4.6%

Walked3.5%

Bicycle0.6%

Bus0.3%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.9%Recent arrivals from overseas37.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.7%Labour-force participation56.0%Employed full-time56.8%

Industries people work in

In Armidale, the largest group is Education & training at 22%, followed by Health care & social assistance (17%) and Retail trade (10%).

Education & training21.6%

Health care & social assistance16.2%

Retail trade9.4%

Accommodation & food8.1%

Construction6.7%

Public administration & safety5.8%

Professional & technical5.6%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.7%

Other services3.3%

Administrative & support3.1%

Occupations people work in

In Armidale, the largest group is Professionals at 27%, followed by Community & personal service (13%) and Managers (13%).

Professionals26.8%

Community & personal service13.3%

Managers12.5%

Technicians & trades11.6%

Clerical & administrative11.3%

Labourers10.7%

Sales workers8.5%

Machinery operators & drivers3.8%

Areas within Armidale

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Nearby areas

Armidale Surrounds - South Armidale Surrounds - North Walcha Glen Innes Tamworth Surrounds Kempsey Surrounds Tamworth - North Inverell

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