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Bewong

4 km²

Bewong is characterised by a somewhat younger age profile and slightly above-average household incomes.

Beyond that, it has somewhat more renters than the norm and a slightly smaller population than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population80—since 2011Median age41 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.8%People aged 65 and over20.0%Children under 1523.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–488

Age structure

In Bewong, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)31.3%
Older adults (45–64)30.0%
Children (0–14)23.8%
Seniors (65+)20.0%
Youth (15–24)5.0%

Marital status

In Bewong, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (41%) and Divorced (5%).

  • Married55%
  • Never married41%
  • Divorced5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bewong, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (4%).

Australia92.5%
England3.8%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Bewong, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only103.8%

Religion

People with no religion48.8%

Religious affiliation

In Bewong, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (49%).

  • Christianity51%
  • No religion49%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.8%

Highest year of school

In Bewong, the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 11 (19%).

Year 1238.8%
Year 1028.4%
Year 1117.9%
Year 9 or below10.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$662—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,774—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,833—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.5%

Household income distribution

In Bewong, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 61%, followed by $3,000–$3,999 (22%) and $650–$1,499 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99934.4%
$3,000–$3,99912.5%
$650–$1,4999.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.0%People with a mental health condition6.3%People needing help with daily activities5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bewong, the largest group is Arthritis at 28%, followed by Diabetes (21%) and Asthma (19%).

Arthritis15.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Asthma10.0%
Heart disease6.3%
Mental health6.3%
Other condition5.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers5.8%People providing unpaid care13.0%People caring for children unpaid27.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5—since 2011One-parent families11.5%

Family composition

In Bewong, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples with children49%
  • Couples without children37%
  • One-parent families10%
  • Other families4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$450—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011Households renting21.9%Homes owned outright31.3%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Bewong, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 47%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (22%).

  • Owned with a mortgage47%
  • Owned outright31%
  • Rented22%

Types of homes

In Bewong, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Bewong, the largest group is Car (driver) at 83%, followed by Worked at home (17%).

Car (driver)66.7%
Worked at home13.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation56.5%Employed full-time69.4%

Industries people work in

In Bewong, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 32%, followed by Retail trade (19%) and Manufacturing (10%).

Health care & social assistance27.8%
Retail trade16.7%
Manufacturing8.3%
Construction8.3%
Accommodation & food8.3%
Public administration & safety8.3%
Other services8.3%

Occupations people work in

In Bewong, the largest group is Community & personal service at 23%, followed by Professionals (21%) and Technicians & trades (19%).

Community & personal service27.8%
Professionals25.0%
Technicians & trades22.2%
Sales workers13.9%
Managers11.1%
Machinery operators & drivers11.1%
Labourers8.3%

Nearby areas

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