Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Amaroo

3 km²

Amaroo has high household incomes and a somewhat younger age profile.

It also has a slightly more educated population and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Amaroo, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,129▲ +10.1%since 2011 Median age35 yrs▲ +9.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.8%People aged 65 and over8.0%Children under 1522.5%People in a de facto relationship9.8%▲ +14.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Amaroo, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (23%).

Young adults (25–44)28.4%

Older adults (45–64)26.4%

Children (0–14)22.5%

Youth (15–24)14.4%

Seniors (65+)8.0%

Marital status

In Amaroo, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (7%).

Married55%
Never married34%
Divorced7%
Separated2%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Amaroo, the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by India (5%) and England (3%).

Australia71.5%

India4.0%

England2.3%

China1.8%

New Zealand1.1%

Philippines0.9%

Vietnam0.8%

South Africa0.7%

Nepal0.5%

Italy0.3%

Ancestry

In Amaroo, the largest group is Australian at 35%, followed by English (28%) and Irish (8%).

Australian38.6%

English31.2%

Irish9.3%

Scottish8.7%

Indian5.2%

Chinese4.2%

Italian3.9%

German3.7%

Filipino1.5%

Dutch1.5%

Language

People using another language at home23.8%

Language used at home

In Amaroo, the largest group is English only at 90%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Hindi (2%).

English only73.0%

Mandarin2.4%

Hindi1.3%

Vietnamese1.0%

Punjabi0.8%

Cantonese0.8%

Arabic0.7%

Italian0.6%

Tagalog0.5%

Greek0.4%

Religion

People with no religion38.9%

Religious affiliation

In Amaroo, the largest group is Christianity at 48%, followed by No religion (41%) and Hinduism (5%).

Christianity48%
No religion41%
Hinduism5%
Islam3%
Buddhism2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1275.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher35.9%

Highest year of school

In Amaroo, the largest group is Year 12 at 79%, followed by Year 10 (13%) and Year 11 (5%).

Year 1275.9%

Year 1012.2%

Year 115.1%

Year 9 or below3.2%

Highest qualification level

In Amaroo, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 33%, followed by Certificate III / IV (22%) and Postgraduate degree (18%).

Bachelor degree29.9%

Certificate III / IV19.7%

Postgraduate degree16.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.6%

Certificate I / II1.7%

Field of qualification

In Amaroo, the largest group is Management & commerce at 25%, followed by Society & culture (19%) and Engineering & related (11%).

Management & commerce23.6%

Society & culture17.6%

Engineering & related10.2%

Information technology8.3%

Education7.9%

Health7.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.4%

Creative arts4.2%

Natural & physical sciences4.2%

Architecture & building3.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,207▲ +12.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,769▲ +19.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,089▲ +25.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week23.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week43.9%

Household income distribution

In Amaroo, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $4,000 or more (25%) and $3,000–$3,999 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99930.6%

$4,000 or more24.5%

$3,000–$3,99919.5%

$650–$1,49915.0%

Under $6506.9%

Personal income distribution

In Amaroo, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by Under $650 (30%) and $650–$1,499 (29%).

$1,500–$2,99931.7%

Under $65029.1%

$650–$1,49928.2%

$3,000 or more7.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.3%People with a mental health condition9.6%People needing help with daily activities3.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Amaroo, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None67.5%

One condition20.2%

Two conditions5.2%

Three or more1.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

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

Other condition9.9%

Mental health9.6%

Asthma9.6%

Arthritis6.9%

Diabetes3.7%

Heart disease2.6%

Cancer2.2%

Lung condition1.0%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.1%People providing unpaid care12.6%People caring for children unpaid34.2%People who served in the Defence Force8.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▼ -6.5%since 2011 One-parent families9.7%People living alone16.9%▲ +38.6%since 2011

Family composition

In Amaroo, the largest group is Couples with children at 72%, followed by Couples without children (18%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children72%
Couples without children18%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In Amaroo, the largest group is 2 people at 28%, followed by 4 people (25%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people28.0%

4 people24.4%

3 people18.7%

1 person16.9%

5 people8.1%

6 or more3.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$460▲ +12.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,158▼ -0.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting27.8%Homes owned outright21.8%Separate (detached) houses78.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms88.8%▼ -7.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Amaroo, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned outright (22%).

Owned with a mortgage49%
Rented28%
Owned outright22%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Amaroo, the largest group is Separate house at 79%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Flat or apartment (8%).

Separate house79%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%
Flat or apartment8%

Bedrooms per home

In Amaroo, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 3 bedrooms (36%) and 2 bedrooms (7%).

4 bedrooms46.2%

3 bedrooms35.6%

2 bedrooms7.2%

5 or more7.1%

1 bedroom3.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Amaroo, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $550–$749 (26%) and $200–$349 (14%).

$350–$54944.3%

$550–$74924.7%

$200–$34913.4%

Under $20010.1%

$750 or more3.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Amaroo, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and $3,000 or more (21%).

$1,800–$2,99941.0%

$1,000–$1,79922.5%

$3,000 or more19.7%

Under $1,00011.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.5%▲ +74.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Amaroo, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 45%, followed by 1 vehicle (30%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles45.2%

1 vehicle30.2%

3 vehicles13.7%

4 or more8.3%

No vehicle2.5%

How people get to work

In Amaroo, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)65.7%

Worked at home11.7%

Car (passenger)5.0%

Bus1.2%

Walked1.1%

Bicycle0.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.2%Recent arrivals from overseas11.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation74.7%Employed full-time66.5%

Industries people work in

In Amaroo, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 32%, followed by Professional & technical (10%) and Health care & social assistance (9%).

Public administration & safety31.3%

Professional & technical10.2%

Health care & social assistance9.2%

Construction8.6%

Education & training8.4%

Retail trade7.5%

Accommodation & food5.9%

Other services3.1%

Administrative & support2.6%

Transport & warehousing2.1%

Occupations people work in

In Amaroo, the largest group is Professionals at 27%, followed by Managers (19%) and Clerical & administrative (17%).

Professionals26.8%

Managers18.4%

Clerical & administrative16.6%

Technicians & trades11.1%

Community & personal service10.8%

Sales workers7.0%

Labourers4.7%

Machinery operators & drivers2.9%

Areas within Amaroo

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