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Buxton (NSW)

13 km²

Buxton (NSW) has a notably young population, somewhat more residents than usual and slightly above-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population2,071▲ +0.8%since 2011Median age33 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.8%People aged 65 and over9.0%Children under 1521.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4105105

Age structure

In Buxton (NSW), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)27.6%
Older adults (45–64)26.9%
Children (0–14)21.5%
Youth (15–24)15.1%
Seniors (65+)9.0%

Marital status

In Buxton (NSW), the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (39%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married45%
  • Never married39%
  • Divorced9%
  • Separated5%
  • Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Buxton (NSW), the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia86.1%
England3.0%
New Zealand0.8%
Philippines0.4%
India0.2%
Italy0.2%
China0.1%
South Africa0.1%

Language

People using another language at home2.2%

Language used at home

In Buxton (NSW), the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Hindi (0%).

English only93.0%
Italian0.4%
Hindi0.2%
Arabic0.2%
Greek0.2%
Mandarin0.1%

Religion

People with no religion40.9%

Religious affiliation

In Buxton (NSW), the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity54%
  • No religion44%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions0%
  • Islam0%
  • Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.6%

Highest year of school

In Buxton (NSW), the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (40%) and Year 9 or below (10%).

Year 1238.6%
Year 1036.9%
Year 9 or below9.6%
Year 118.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$793▲ +23.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,942▲ +38.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,072▲ +34.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week9.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.1%

Household income distribution

In Buxton (NSW), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and $3,000–$3,999 (13%).

$1,500–$2,99937.7%
$650–$1,49922.6%
$3,000–$3,99912.1%
Under $65010.8%
$4,000 or more8.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.7%People with a mental health condition9.7%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Buxton (NSW), the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Other condition (19%) and Asthma (19%).

Mental health9.7%
Other condition9.5%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis8.5%
Diabetes4.2%
Heart disease3.2%
Cancer1.7%
Lung condition1.7%
Stroke0.8%
Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers8.7%People providing unpaid care11.1%People caring for children unpaid28.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▼ -3.3%since 2011One-parent families14.2%

Family composition

In Buxton (NSW), the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (23%) and One-parent families (14%).

  • Couples with children63%
  • Couples without children23%
  • One-parent families14%
  • Other families0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$410▲ +46.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,102▲ +7.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting13.9%Homes owned outright23.7%Separate (detached) houses99.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Buxton (NSW), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 60%, followed by Owned outright (24%) and Rented (14%).

  • Owned with a mortgage60%
  • Owned outright24%
  • Rented14%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Buxton (NSW), the largest group is Separate house at 100%, followed by Flat or apartment (0%).

  • Separate house100%
  • Flat or apartment0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Buxton (NSW), the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)63.0%
Worked at home15.2%
Car (passenger)3.5%
Walked0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.0%Labour-force participation67.5%Employed full-time55.5%

Industries people work in

In Buxton (NSW), the largest group is Construction at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Manufacturing (11%).

Construction15.3%
Health care & social assistance12.2%
Manufacturing10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
Education & training8.1%
Public administration & safety6.9%
Transport & warehousing6.2%
Other services4.4%
Administrative & support4.2%
Professional & technical3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Buxton (NSW), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 22%, followed by Clerical & administrative (13%) and Labourers (12%).

Technicians & trades21.8%
Clerical & administrative12.8%
Labourers12.2%
Machinery operators & drivers11.9%
Professionals11.4%
Community & personal service10.8%
Managers9.4%
Sales workers8.8%

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