Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Cygnet

239 km²

Cygnet is characterised by modest household incomes and a notably older population.

It's also marked by far fewer renters than most areas and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Cygnet, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population4,802▲ +23.5%since 2011 Median age49 yrs▲ +8.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population12.2%People aged 65 and over25.2%Children under 1516.3%People in a de facto relationship16.2%▲ +8.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Cygnet, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)30.6%

Seniors (65+)25.2%

Young adults (25–44)18.7%

Children (0–14)16.3%

Youth (15–24)9.1%

Marital status

In Cygnet, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (13%).

Married44%
Never married34%
Divorced13%
Widowed4%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Cygnet, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (9%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia74.2%

England7.7%

New Zealand1.7%

South Africa0.4%

India0.2%

China0.2%

Philippines0.1%

Italy0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Cygnet, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (29%) and Irish (14%).

English46.2%

Australian34.1%

Irish17.1%

Scottish11.8%

German4.9%

Dutch2.9%

Italian1.1%

Chinese0.5%

Greek0.4%

Indian0.3%

Language

People using another language at home4.1%

Language used at home

In Cygnet, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Arabic (0%).

English only89.1%

Mandarin0.4%

Arabic0.3%

Italian0.2%

Tagalog0.1%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion55.9%

Religious affiliation

In Cygnet, the largest group is No religion at 61%, followed by Christianity (37%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion61%
Christianity37%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1251.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher25.2%

Highest year of school

In Cygnet, the largest group is Year 12 at 56%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1251.1%

Year 1025.6%

Year 9 or below7.8%

Year 117.5%

Highest qualification level

In Cygnet, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 33%, followed by Bachelor degree (31%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV27.1%

Bachelor degree25.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.0%

Postgraduate degree9.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.3%

Certificate I / II2.2%

Field of qualification

In Cygnet, the largest group is Society & culture at 16%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Engineering & related (14%).

Society & culture13.1%

Management & commerce12.1%

Engineering & related11.4%

Health9.4%

Education9.0%

Creative arts7.4%

Architecture & building6.2%

Natural & physical sciences4.9%

Agriculture & environment4.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$551▲ +38.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,077▲ +39.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,331▲ +43.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.4%

Household income distribution

In Cygnet, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

$650–$1,49938.0%

Under $65024.1%

$1,500–$2,99921.6%

$3,000–$3,9995.4%

$4,000 or more4.0%

Personal income distribution

In Cygnet, the largest group is Under $650 at 57%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (11%).

Under $65053.0%

$650–$1,49927.7%

$1,500–$2,99910.3%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.0%People with a mental health condition12.1%People needing help with daily activities6.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Cygnet, the largest group is None at 62%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (9%).

None56.2%

One condition23.0%

Two conditions8.2%

Three or more3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Cygnet, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Mental health (20%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis14.1%

Mental health12.1%

Other condition9.5%

Asthma7.6%

Heart disease5.6%

Diabetes4.8%

Cancer3.8%

Lung condition2.2%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.0%People providing unpaid care13.0%People caring for children unpaid23.3%People who served in the Defence Force4.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework27.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011 One-parent families15.9%People living alone28.5%▲ +8.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Cygnet, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children46%
Couples without children37%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In Cygnet, the largest group is 2 people at 41%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people40.4%

1 person28.5%

3 people13.7%

4 people9.5%

5 people4.6%

6 or more2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290▲ +45.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▲ +20.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting15.4%Homes owned outright49.0%Separate (detached) houses97.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms68.1%▲ +1.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Cygnet, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (16%).

Owned outright50%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Rented16%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Cygnet, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house97%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%
Other dwelling1%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Cygnet, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms47.6%

2 bedrooms22.3%

4 bedrooms16.4%

1 bedroom6.8%

5 or more4.1%

Studio / none1.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Cygnet, the largest group is $200–$349 at 53%, followed by $350–$549 (26%) and Under $200 (20%).

$200–$34949.2%

$350–$54923.7%

Under $20018.3%

$550–$7491.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Cygnet, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by Under $1,000 (35%) and $1,800–$2,999 (17%).

$1,000–$1,79940.3%

Under $1,00032.5%

$1,800–$2,99915.3%

$3,000 or more4.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.9%▼ -14.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Cygnet, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles40.5%

1 vehicle32.7%

3 vehicles13.5%

4 or more9.7%

No vehicle3.9%

How people get to work

In Cygnet, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (21%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)58.0%

Worked at home17.7%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Walked3.9%

Bus0.5%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.9%Recent arrivals from overseas2.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.4%Labour-force participation49.0%Employed full-time47.0%

Industries people work in

In Cygnet, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Education & training (11%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance13.8%

Education & training10.9%

Construction10.6%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing10.2%

Retail trade8.2%

Manufacturing7.2%

Accommodation & food6.2%

Public administration & safety6.2%

Professional & technical5.9%

Other services3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Cygnet, the largest group is Professionals at 23%, followed by Managers (17%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Professionals22.3%

Managers17.0%

Technicians & trades14.4%

Community & personal service11.4%

Labourers10.7%

Clerical & administrative10.1%

Sales workers6.7%

Machinery operators & drivers5.5%

Areas within Cygnet

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Nearby areas

Margate - Snug Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay Kingston - Huntingfield Huonville - Franklin Mount Wellington Geeveston - Dover South Hobart - Fern Tree Bruny Island - Kettering

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