Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Latham

3 km²

📍 Latham, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,767▲ +4.6%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +2.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.2%People aged 65 and over16.0%Children under 1520.8%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Latham, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)29.2%

Older adults (45–64)23.4%

Children (0–14)20.8%

Seniors (65+)16.0%

Youth (15–24)10.6%

Marital status

In Latham, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (10%).

Married48%
Never married35%
Divorced10%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Latham, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (3%) and India (2%).

Australia76.5%

England2.5%

India1.8%

China1.2%

Vietnam1.0%

Philippines0.8%

New Zealand0.8%

Italy0.6%

South Africa0.5%

Nepal0.2%

Language

People using another language at home15.4%

Language used at home

In Latham, the largest group is English only at 91%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Vietnamese (1%).

English only80.2%

Mandarin1.5%

Vietnamese1.3%

Italian1.1%

Hindi1.0%

Punjabi0.8%

Arabic0.8%

Greek0.5%

Cantonese0.4%

Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion43.4%

Religious affiliation

In Latham, the largest group is No religion at 46%, followed by Christianity (46%) and Hinduism (3%).

No religion46%
Christianity46%
Hinduism3%
Islam2%
Buddhism2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1267.9%

Highest year of school

In Latham, the largest group is Year 12 at 71%, followed by Year 10 (18%) and Year 11 (6%).

Year 1267.9%

Year 1016.9%

Year 115.4%

Year 9 or below5.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,089▲ +26.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,125▲ +23.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,495▲ +27.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week18.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week29.4%

Household income distribution

In Latham, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $4,000 or more (16%).

$1,500–$2,99933.0%

$650–$1,49921.6%

$4,000 or more15.1%

$3,000–$3,99914.3%

Under $65010.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.8%People with a mental health condition12.1%People needing help with daily activities5.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Latham, the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Other condition (19%) and Asthma (18%).

Mental health12.1%

Other condition10.8%

Asthma10.5%

Arthritis9.2%

Diabetes5.1%

Heart disease3.6%

Cancer3.0%

Lung condition1.9%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.6%People providing unpaid care17.0%People caring for children unpaid34.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families15.6%

Family composition

In Latham, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children25%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +14.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting20.8%Homes owned outright31.9%Separate (detached) houses88.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In Latham, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (21%).

Owned with a mortgage45%
Owned outright32%
Rented21%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Latham, the largest group is Separate house at 88%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (11%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house88%
Townhouse / semi-detached11%
Flat or apartment2%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years29.5%

How people get to work

In Latham, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)64.2%

Worked at home11.4%

Car (passenger)4.9%

Bus2.9%

Bicycle1.0%

Walked0.8%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate3.7%Labour-force participation66.1%Employed full-time63.3%

Industries people work in

In Latham, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 28%, followed by Construction (12%) and Education & training (12%).

Public administration & safety27.5%

Construction11.6%

Education & training11.5%

Health care & social assistance10.6%

Professional & technical9.1%

Retail trade7.0%

Accommodation & food4.8%

Other services3.3%

Administrative & support3.2%

Transport & warehousing2.4%

Occupations people work in

In Latham, the largest group is Professionals at 27%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (16%).

Professionals25.9%

Managers15.9%

Clerical & administrative15.4%

Technicians & trades13.5%

Community & personal service10.9%

Labourers6.4%

Sales workers6.2%

Machinery operators & drivers3.5%

Areas within Latham

Latham Block 1 Latham Block 2 Latham Block 3 Latham Block 4 Latham Block 5 Latham Block 6 Latham Block 7 Latham Block 8 Latham Block 9

Nearby areas

Flynn (ACT)Charnwood Higgins Scullin Florey Holt Macgregor (ACT)Melba

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