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St Lucia

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📍 St Lucia, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population12,220▲ +9.2%since 2011Median age25 yrs▲ +8.7%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.9%People aged 65 and over10.8%Children under 1510.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41.4k1.4k

Age structure

In St Lucia, the largest group is Youth (15–24) at 38%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (27%) and Older adults (45–64) (13%).

Youth (15–24)38.1%
Young adults (25–44)27.2%
Older adults (45–64)13.2%
Seniors (65+)10.8%
Children (0–14)10.7%

Marital status

In St Lucia, the largest group is Never married at 62%, followed by Married (30%) and Divorced (4%).

  • Never married62%
  • Married30%
  • Divorced4%
  • Widowed2%
  • Separated1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In St Lucia, the largest group is Australia at 74%, followed by China (10%) and England (4%).

Australia54.5%
China7.4%
England3.0%
India2.8%
New Zealand1.8%
South Africa1.5%
Vietnam1.1%
Philippines0.6%
Italy0.3%
Nepal0.3%

Language

People using another language at home32.0%

Language used at home

In St Lucia, the largest group is English only at 81%, followed by Mandarin (13%) and Cantonese (2%).

English only63.1%
Mandarin10.1%
Cantonese1.7%
Vietnamese1.2%
Hindi0.8%
Arabic0.6%
Italian0.4%
Tagalog0.2%
Punjabi0.1%
Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion48.6%

Religious affiliation

In St Lucia, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (35%) and Islam (5%).

  • No religion52%
  • Christianity35%
  • Islam5%
  • Buddhism4%
  • Hinduism3%
  • Other religions1%
  • Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1289.3%

Highest year of school

In St Lucia, the largest group is Year 12 at 95%, followed by Year 10 (3%) and Year 11 (2%).

Year 1289.3%
Year 102.6%
Year 111.5%
Year 9 or below0.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$548▲ +65.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,761▲ +33.6%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,389▲ +23.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week13.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.1%

Household income distribution

In St Lucia, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and $4,000 or more (17%).

$1,500–$2,99928.8%
$650–$1,49924.0%
$4,000 or more16.0%
Under $65015.8%
$3,000–$3,9998.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition21.3%People with a mental health condition8.7%People needing help with daily activities2.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In St Lucia, the largest group is Mental health at 27%, followed by Asthma (23%) and Other condition (19%).

Mental health8.7%
Asthma7.5%
Other condition6.4%
Arthritis3.3%
Heart disease2.2%
Cancer1.9%
Diabetes1.5%
Lung condition0.6%
Stroke0.4%
Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.2%People providing unpaid care7.0%People caring for children unpaid16.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011One-parent families9.9%

Family composition

In St Lucia, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (32%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples with children54%
  • Couples without children32%
  • One-parent families10%
  • Other families4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$410▲ +2.5%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▼ -7.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011Households renting53.1%Homes owned outright26.6%Separate (detached) houses33.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In St Lucia, the largest group is Rented at 54%, followed by Owned outright (27%) and Owned with a mortgage (18%).

  • Rented54%
  • Owned outright27%
  • Owned with a mortgage18%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In St Lucia, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 60%, followed by Separate house (33%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (7%).

  • Flat or apartment60%
  • Separate house33%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached7%
  • Other dwelling0%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years71.0%

How people get to work

In St Lucia, the largest group is Car (driver) at 38%, followed by Worked at home (36%) and Bus (9%).

Car (driver)28.3%
Worked at home26.5%
Bus6.9%
Walked6.1%
Bicycle2.7%
Car (passenger)2.3%
Train0.7%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate10.8%Labour-force participation60.4%Employed full-time41.0%

Industries people work in

In St Lucia, the largest group is Education & training at 21%, followed by Professional & technical (13%) and Health care & social assistance (13%).

Education & training20.1%
Professional & technical12.4%
Health care & social assistance12.2%
Accommodation & food11.7%
Retail trade9.8%
Public administration & safety3.9%
Administrative & support3.5%
Construction3.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Other services2.7%

Occupations people work in

In St Lucia, the largest group is Professionals at 40%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Clerical & administrative (10%).

Professionals39.6%
Community & personal service14.8%
Clerical & administrative9.9%
Managers9.7%
Sales workers9.6%
Labourers7.4%
Technicians & trades4.9%
Machinery operators & drivers2.9%

Areas within St Lucia

St Lucia Block 1St Lucia Block 2St Lucia Block 3St Lucia Block 4St Lucia Block 5St Lucia Block 6St Lucia Block 7St Lucia Block 8St Lucia Block 9St Lucia Block 10St Lucia Block 11St Lucia Block 12St Lucia Block 13St Lucia Block 14St Lucia Block 15St Lucia Block 16

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