Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Taree - Gloucester

6,675 km²

Taree - Gloucester has household incomes well below most areas and an ageing population.

Beyond that, it has fewer university graduates than most areas and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Taree - Gloucester, Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity

Total population57,345▲ +11.7%since 2011 Median age51 yrs▲ +8.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.3%People aged 65 and over29.8%Children under 1516.0%People in a de facto relationship11.3%▲ +21.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Seniors (65+)29.8%

Older adults (45–64)27.4%

Young adults (25–44)17.7%

Children (0–14)16.0%

Youth (15–24)9.1%

Marital status

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (12%).

Married46%
Never married29%
Divorced12%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia83.3%

England3.0%

New Zealand0.9%

Philippines0.4%

India0.4%

South Africa0.2%

China0.1%

Italy0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (37%) and Scottish (9%).

English43.4%

Australian43.2%

Scottish10.7%

Irish10.5%

German3.8%

Italian1.6%

Dutch1.2%

Chinese0.6%

Filipino0.6%

Indian0.5%

Language

People using another language at home3.1%

Language used at home

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only90.0%

Mandarin0.2%

Italian0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Greek0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Hindi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion37.5%

Religious affiliation

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Christianity at 57%, followed by No religion (41%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity57%
No religion41%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1234.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.1%

Highest year of school

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Year 10 at 38%, followed by Year 12 (38%) and Year 9 or below (17%).

Year 1034.6%

Year 1234.2%

Year 9 or below15.7%

Year 116.4%

Highest qualification level

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 50%, followed by Bachelor degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV37.9%

Bachelor degree14.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.2%

Postgraduate degree3.6%

Certificate I / II2.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.5%

Field of qualification

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Engineering & related at 18%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Health (15%).

Engineering & related14.7%

Management & commerce14.1%

Health12.2%

Society & culture10.9%

Education9.0%

Architecture & building6.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.2%

Agriculture & environment3.4%

Creative arts2.0%

Natural & physical sciences1.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$568▲ +43.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,092▲ +41.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,361▲ +45.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.4%

Household income distribution

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by Under $650 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

$650–$1,49936.5%

Under $65023.9%

$1,500–$2,99923.4%

$3,000–$3,9994.7%

$4,000 or more3.7%

Personal income distribution

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Under $650 at 56%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (10%).

Under $65051.0%

$650–$1,49929.5%

$1,500–$2,9999.0%

$3,000 or more1.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.3%People with a mental health condition11.8%People needing help with daily activities8.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is None at 58%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (10%).

None52.2%

One condition23.4%

Two conditions9.0%

Three or more5.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis14.7%

Mental health11.8%

Asthma10.7%

Other condition8.9%

Diabetes6.6%

Heart disease6.2%

Cancer4.3%

Lung condition3.4%

Stroke1.6%

Dementia1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.9%People providing unpaid care14.6%People caring for children unpaid21.2%People who served in the Defence Force3.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011 One-parent families18.4%People living alone29.6%▲ +6.6%since 2011

Family composition

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Couples with children at 43%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (18%).

Couples with children43%
Couples without children37%
One-parent families18%
Other families1%

Household size

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is 2 people at 41%, followed by 1 person (30%) and 3 people (12%).

2 people40.7%

1 person29.6%

3 people12.3%

4 people9.8%

5 people4.8%

6 or more2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +50.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,430▲ +10.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting23.3%Homes owned outright46.6%Separate (detached) houses87.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.3%▲ +0.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Rented (24%).

Owned outright48%
Owned with a mortgage26%
Rented24%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Separate house at 88%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (7%) and Flat or apartment (4%).

Separate house88%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Flat or apartment4%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms44.0%

4 bedrooms26.6%

2 bedrooms16.8%

5 or more5.8%

1 bedroom3.8%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is $200–$349 at 50%, followed by $350–$549 (33%) and Under $200 (14%).

$200–$34948.5%

$350–$54932.0%

Under $20013.7%

$550–$7491.5%

$750 or more0.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by Under $1,000 (25%) and $1,800–$2,999 (25%).

$1,000–$1,79941.0%

Under $1,00023.8%

$1,800–$2,99923.3%

$3,000 or more6.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.2%▼ -34.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 38%, followed by 2 vehicles (37%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

1 vehicle38.2%

2 vehicles36.9%

3 vehicles12.5%

4 or more7.2%

No vehicle5.2%

How people get to work

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)66.3%

Worked at home10.8%

Car (passenger)4.6%

Walked3.0%

Bus0.3%

Bicycle0.2%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years36.6%Recent arrivals from overseas7.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.5%Labour-force participation46.1%Employed full-time52.6%

Industries people work in

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 21%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance20.3%

Retail trade11.1%

Construction9.6%

Education & training8.8%

Accommodation & food7.5%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.6%

Manufacturing5.5%

Public administration & safety4.6%

Other services3.8%

Administrative & support3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Taree - Gloucester, the largest group is Professionals at 17%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals16.8%

Community & personal service15.2%

Technicians & trades14.0%

Labourers12.8%

Managers12.2%

Clerical & administrative10.3%

Sales workers10.0%

Machinery operators & drivers6.7%

Areas within Taree - Gloucester

Gloucester Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head Taree Taree Surrounds Wingham

Nearby areas

Great Lakes Port Macquarie Port Stephens Maitland Newcastle Lake Macquarie - East Kempsey - Nambucca Armidale

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