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Bourke

3,883 km²

Bourke is characterised by a high share of renters, a younger age profile than most and a moderately large population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,699▼ -31.1%since 2011Median age35 yrs▲ +2.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population34.0%People aged 65 and over13.9%Children under 1522.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–47777

Age structure

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

Young adults (25–44)26.3%
Older adults (45–64)25.0%
Children (0–14)22.4%
Seniors (65+)13.9%
Youth (15–24)11.6%

Marital status

In Bourke, the largest group is Never married at 47%, followed by Married (36%) and Widowed (6%).

  • Never married47%
  • Married36%
  • Widowed6%
  • Divorced6%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bourke, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by India (1%) and Nepal (1%).

Australia76.7%
India1.1%
Nepal0.9%
Philippines0.4%
England0.3%
China0.2%

Language

People using another language at home5.0%

Language used at home

In Bourke, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Greek (0%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only77.7%
Greek0.2%
Tagalog0.2%
Mandarin0.2%

Religion

People with no religion20.1%

Religious affiliation

In Bourke, the largest group is Christianity at 73%, followed by No religion (24%) and Hinduism (1%).

  • Christianity73%
  • No religion24%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Islam1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Buddhism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1235.3%

Highest year of school

In Bourke, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 10 (27%) and Year 9 or below (21%).

Year 1235.3%
Year 1022.1%
Year 9 or below16.8%
Year 117.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$860▲ +36.5%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,560▲ +41.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,898▲ +46.2%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week9.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week17.5%

Household income distribution

In Bourke, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99928.9%
$650–$1,49926.5%
Under $65015.7%
$3,000–$3,99911.0%
$4,000 or more6.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.8%People with a mental health condition6.4%People needing help with daily activities5.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bourke, the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Arthritis (14%) and Mental health (14%).

Asthma9.1%
Arthritis6.4%
Mental health6.4%
Other condition6.3%
Diabetes5.5%
Heart disease4.7%
Cancer2.4%
Lung condition1.9%
Dementia1.1%
Stroke1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.9%People providing unpaid care9.9%People caring for children unpaid21.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families24.1%

Family composition

In Bourke, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by One-parent families (24%) and Couples without children (22%).

  • Couples with children51%
  • One-parent families24%
  • Couples without children22%
  • Other families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$180▲ +80.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$947▲ +9.2%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting39.2%Homes owned outright28.3%Separate (detached) houses93.7%

How homes are owned or rented

In Bourke, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

  • Rented41%
  • Owned outright30%
  • Owned with a mortgage24%
  • Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In Bourke, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Flat or apartment (3%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (2%).

  • Separate house95%
  • Flat or apartment3%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached2%
  • Other dwelling1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Bourke, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Walked (17%) and Car (passenger) (9%).

Car (driver)58.5%
Walked14.5%
Car (passenger)7.7%
Worked at home5.1%
Bicycle0.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation54.6%Employed full-time71.5%

Industries people work in

In Bourke, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 20%, followed by Education & training (18%) and Health care & social assistance (15%).

Public administration & safety18.7%
Education & training16.8%
Health care & social assistance14.3%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.2%
Retail trade7.2%
Accommodation & food5.4%
Construction4.9%
Administrative & support3.3%
Other services3.0%
Professional & technical2.6%

Occupations people work in

In Bourke, the largest group is Community & personal service at 20%, followed by Professionals (20%) and Managers (14%).

Community & personal service19.7%
Professionals19.1%
Managers13.5%
Technicians & trades11.3%
Clerical & administrative11.3%
Labourers9.7%
Machinery operators & drivers7.4%
Sales workers4.8%

Nearby areas

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