Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

East Arnhem

30,990 km²

East Arnhem stands out for one of the most renter-heavy areas in the country, with very few university graduates.

It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and a modest population.

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📍 East Arnhem, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,983▼ -7.0%since 2011 Median age28 yrs▲ +12.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population91.1%People aged 65 and over4.3%Children under 1524.3%People in a de facto relationship3.8%▲ +15.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Children (0–14) (24%) and Youth (15–24) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)32.0%

Children (0–14)24.3%

Youth (15–24)20.4%

Older adults (45–64)18.8%

Seniors (65+)4.3%

Marital status

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (43%) and Widowed (6%).

Married46%
Never married43%
Widowed6%
Separated3%
Divorced2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Australia at 99%, followed by England (0%) and New Zealand (0%).

Australia95.3%

England0.3%

New Zealand0.2%

Philippines0.1%

India0.1%

China0.0%

Ancestry

In East Arnhem, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (30%) and Scottish (10%).

English3.0%

Australian2.5%

Scottish0.8%

Irish0.8%

German0.4%

Dutch0.2%

Italian0.2%

Chinese0.2%

Filipino0.1%

Indian0.1%

Language

People using another language at home90.7%

Language used at home

In East Arnhem, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Mandarin (2%).

English only5.7%

Mandarin0.1%

Religion

People with no religion15.1%

Religious affiliation

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Christianity at 60%, followed by Other religions (24%) and No religion (16%).

Christianity60%
Other religions24%
No religion16%
Buddhism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1231.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher4.7%

Highest year of school

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Year 12 at 33%, followed by Year 9 or below (28%) and Year 10 (22%).

Year 1231.1%

Year 9 or below25.6%

Year 1020.4%

Year 1115.8%

Highest qualification level

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 35%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Certificate I / II (15%).

Certificate III / IV17.7%

Bachelor degree11.5%

Certificate I / II7.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma6.6%

Postgraduate degree4.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.4%

Field of qualification

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Education at 24%, followed by Society & culture (19%) and Health (13%).

Education13.5%

Society & culture10.7%

Health7.1%

Management & commerce5.4%

Engineering & related5.3%

Agriculture & environment4.4%

Architecture & building3.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.3%

Creative arts2.1%

Natural & physical sciences0.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$298▲ +15.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,552▲ +6.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$809▲ +14.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week2.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.2%

Household income distribution

In East Arnhem, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and Under $650 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99933.6%

$650–$1,49928.7%

Under $65012.9%

$3,000–$3,9998.3%

$4,000 or more3.0%

Personal income distribution

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Under $650 at 88%, followed by $650–$1,499 (8%) and $1,500–$2,999 (4%).

Under $65080.2%

$650–$1,4997.1%

$1,500–$2,9993.9%

$3,000 or more0.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition16.8%People with a mental health condition2.5%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In East Arnhem, the largest group is None at 82%, followed by One condition (15%) and Two conditions (2%).

None77.9%

One condition14.3%

Two conditions1.9%

Three or more0.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Heart disease at 25%, followed by Other condition (23%) and Diabetes (17%).

Heart disease6.1%

Other condition5.6%

Diabetes4.1%

Asthma3.5%

Mental health2.5%

Arthritis1.1%

Lung condition0.6%

Cancer0.3%

Stroke0.2%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers6.1%People providing unpaid care18.1%People caring for children unpaid58.5%People who served in the Defence Force1.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.9%

Family & Households

Average household size5.1▼ -5.6%since 2011 One-parent families33.9%People living alone11.3%▼ -6.1%since 2011

Family composition

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by One-parent families (34%) and Couples without children (9%).

Couples with children54%
One-parent families34%
Couples without children9%
Other families3%

Household size

In East Arnhem, the largest group is 6 or more at 48%, followed by 2 people (12%) and 1 person (11%).

6 or more48.3%

2 people12.1%

1 person11.3%

3 people10.2%

4 people9.9%

5 people8.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$90▲ +125.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$997▲ +823.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.80▼ -10.0%since 2011 Households renting77.1%Homes owned outright3.9%Separate (detached) houses93.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms68.4%▼ -5.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Rented at 79%, followed by Other tenure (16%) and Owned outright (4%).

Rented79%
Other tenure16%
Owned outright4%
Owned with a mortgage1%

Types of homes

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house96%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In East Arnhem, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms47.6%

2 bedrooms25.7%

4 bedrooms14.2%

5 or more6.6%

1 bedroom3.3%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Under $200 at 79%, followed by $200–$349 (20%) and $350–$549 (1%).

Under $20070.1%

$200–$34917.5%

$350–$5491.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle52.8%▼ -4.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In East Arnhem, the largest group is No vehicle at 53%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 2 vehicles (12%).

No vehicle52.8%

1 vehicle31.8%

2 vehicles11.8%

3 vehicles2.6%

4 or more0.7%

How people get to work

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Walked at 59%, followed by Car (driver) (23%) and Car (passenger) (15%).

Walked50.6%

Car (driver)19.8%

Car (passenger)12.4%

Bus1.3%

Worked at home1.2%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years13.7%Recent arrivals from overseas20.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate25.5%Labour-force participation30.1%Employed full-time59.5%

Industries people work in

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Education & training at 27%, followed by Health care & social assistance (17%) and Retail trade (15%).

Education & training24.9%

Health care & social assistance15.9%

Retail trade14.1%

Public administration & safety11.9%

Arts & recreation6.3%

Other services3.4%

Construction3.0%

Accommodation & food2.3%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing2.2%

Transport & warehousing2.1%

Occupations people work in

In East Arnhem, the largest group is Professionals at 31%, followed by Community & personal service (24%) and Managers (10%).

Professionals29.1%

Community & personal service22.4%

Managers9.3%

Technicians & trades8.2%

Sales workers7.1%

Clerical & administrative6.8%

Labourers6.7%

Machinery operators & drivers4.0%

Areas within East Arnhem

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

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