Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Naracoorte Surrounds

4,404 km²

Naracoorte Surrounds stands out for some of the cheapest rents in the country, with a small population.

It's also marked by far fewer renters than most areas and a somewhat older age profile.

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📍 Naracoorte Surrounds, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,395▼ -1.2%since 2011 Median age44 yrs▲ +7.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.2%People aged 65 and over18.4%Children under 1519.3%People in a de facto relationship12.2%▲ +47.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Naracoorte Surrounds, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (21%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)31.6%

Young adults (25–44)20.9%

Children (0–14)19.3%

Seniors (65+)18.4%

Youth (15–24)9.9%

Marital status

In Naracoorte Surrounds, Married is the majority at 61%; Never married is next at 26%.

Married61%
Never married26%
Divorced8%
Separated3%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Naracoorte Surrounds, Australia is the majority at 96%; England is next at 2%.

Australia85.4%

England1.6%

New Zealand1.5%

South Africa0.6%

Ancestry

Naracoorte Surrounds splits fairly evenly between Australian (37%) and English (36%), with Scottish at 11%.

Australian44.6%

English43.6%

Scottish13.1%

German10.1%

Irish7.4%

Italian1.5%

Dutch1.0%

Greek0.3%

Chinese0.1%

Filipino0.1%

Language

People using another language at home1.8%

Language used at home

In Naracoorte Surrounds, English only is the majority at 100%; Mandarin is next at 0%.

English only90.3%

Mandarin0.2%

Religion

People with no religion47.6%

Religious affiliation

In Naracoorte Surrounds, No religion is the majority at 53%; Christianity is next at 46%.

No religion53%
Christianity46%
Islam0%
Buddhism0%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1247.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.7%

Highest year of school

In Naracoorte Surrounds, Year 12 is the majority at 52%; Year 11 is next at 22%.

Year 1247.7%

Year 1119.8%

Year 1016.1%

Year 9 or below7.4%

Highest qualification level

In Naracoorte Surrounds, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 42%, followed by Bachelor degree (26%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV32.6%

Bachelor degree20.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.5%

Certificate I / II2.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.5%

Postgraduate degree2.5%

Field of qualification

In Naracoorte Surrounds, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 28%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Engineering & related (13%).

Agriculture & environment21.7%

Management & commerce12.6%

Engineering & related10.4%

Health10.4%

Education7.2%

Society & culture6.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.7%

Architecture & building3.3%

Natural & physical sciences1.7%

Creative arts0.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$874▲ +44.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,632▲ +43.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,938▲ +47.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.5%

Household income distribution

Naracoorte Surrounds splits fairly evenly between $1,500–$2,999 (35%) and $650–$1,499 (33%), with Under $650 at 14%.

$1,500–$2,99931.6%

$650–$1,49929.3%

Under $65012.3%

$3,000–$3,9998.5%

$4,000 or more8.0%

Personal income distribution

Naracoorte Surrounds splits fairly evenly between $650–$1,499 (40%) and Under $650 (37%), with $1,500–$2,999 at 17%.

$650–$1,49936.5%

Under $65033.7%

$1,500–$2,99915.8%

$3,000 or more4.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.8%People with a mental health condition5.6%People needing help with daily activities2.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Naracoorte Surrounds, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 19%.

None65.9%

One condition16.9%

Two conditions5.0%

Three or more2.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

Naracoorte Surrounds splits fairly evenly between Arthritis (19%) and Asthma (19%), with Mental health at 14%.

Arthritis7.2%

Asthma7.2%

Mental health5.6%

Other condition5.4%

Diabetes4.2%

Heart disease3.7%

Cancer2.5%

Lung condition1.3%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers39.5%People providing unpaid care10.9%People caring for children unpaid30.2%People who served in the Defence Force2.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families5.0%People living alone22.5%▲ +22.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Naracoorte Surrounds, Couples with children is the majority at 59%; Couples without children is next at 35%.

Couples with children59%
Couples without children35%
One-parent families5%
Other families0%

Household size

In Naracoorte Surrounds, the largest group is 2 people at 40%, followed by 1 person (23%) and 4 people (14%).

2 people40.1%

1 person22.5%

4 people13.8%

3 people13.1%

5 people8.1%

6 or more1.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150▲ +130.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$900▼ -3.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting16.7%Homes owned outright49.1%Separate (detached) houses97.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms86.6%▼ -1.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Naracoorte Surrounds, Owned outright is the majority at 50%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 23%.

Owned outright50%
Owned with a mortgage23%
Rented17%
Other tenure9%

Types of homes

In Naracoorte Surrounds, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 1%.

Separate house98%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%
Flat or apartment0%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Naracoorte Surrounds, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 31%.

3 bedrooms49.9%

4 bedrooms30.2%

2 bedrooms10.1%

5 or more6.5%

1 bedroom1.2%

Studio / none0.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In Naracoorte Surrounds, Under $200 is the majority at 72%; $200–$349 is next at 28%.

Under $20053.8%

$200–$34921.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Naracoorte Surrounds, Under $1,000 is the majority at 54%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 28%.

Under $1,00049.2%

$1,000–$1,79925.1%

$1,800–$2,99911.3%

$3,000 or more5.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.1%▲ +14.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Naracoorte Surrounds, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 4 or more (22%) and 3 vehicles (21%).

2 vehicles37.6%

4 or more22.4%

3 vehicles21.1%

1 vehicle18.2%

No vehicle1.1%

How people get to work

In Naracoorte Surrounds, Car (driver) is the majority at 60%; Worked at home is next at 30%.

Car (driver)53.1%

Worked at home26.4%

Walked6.8%

Car (passenger)1.8%

Bus0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.4%Recent arrivals from overseas13.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.1%Labour-force participation70.1%Employed full-time63.3%

Industries people work in

In Naracoorte Surrounds, Agriculture, forestry & fishing is the majority at 56%; Health care & social assistance is next at 6%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing53.1%

Health care & social assistance6.0%

Manufacturing5.7%

Education & training5.0%

Retail trade4.9%

Construction4.0%

Transport & warehousing2.8%

Professional & technical2.6%

Wholesale trade2.4%

Public administration & safety2.3%

Occupations people work in

In Naracoorte Surrounds, the largest group is Managers at 45%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Technicians & trades (9%).

Managers43.5%

Labourers14.6%

Technicians & trades8.6%

Clerical & administrative8.2%

Professionals7.4%

Community & personal service5.4%

Sales workers5.0%

Machinery operators & drivers4.6%

Areas within Naracoorte Surrounds

Naracoorte Surrounds Block 1 Naracoorte Surrounds Block 2 Naracoorte Surrounds Block 3 Naracoorte Surrounds Block 4 Naracoorte Surrounds Block 5 Naracoorte Surrounds Block 6

Nearby areas

Naracoorte Wattle Range Kingston - Robe Penola Millicent Tatiara Mount Gambier - West Mount Gambier - East

👥 Demographics & Identity