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Carrick (NSW)

84 km²

Carrick (NSW) is characterised by an ageing population and slightly above-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population164—since 2011Median age56 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.4%People aged 65 and over22.0%Children under 1514.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42222

Age structure

In Carrick (NSW), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 43%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Children (0–14) (14%).

Older adults (45–64)42.7%
Seniors (65+)22.0%
Children (0–14)14.0%
Young adults (25–44)12.8%
Youth (15–24)6.7%

Marital status

In Carrick (NSW), the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (21%) and Divorced (14%).

  • Married51%
  • Never married21%
  • Divorced14%
  • Widowed8%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Carrick (NSW), the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (5%).

Australia59.8%
England3.0%

Language

People using another language at home5.5%

Language used at home

In Carrick (NSW), the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Cantonese (5%).

English only62.8%
Cantonese3.0%

Religion

People with no religion21.3%

Religious affiliation

In Carrick (NSW), the largest group is Christianity at 68%, followed by No religion (32%).

  • Christianity68%
  • No religion32%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1230.9%

Highest year of school

In Carrick (NSW), the largest group is Year 12 at 45%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1230.9%
Year 1023.0%
Year 9 or below10.8%
Year 114.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$914—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,100—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,299—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week4.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week17.9%

Household income distribution

In Carrick (NSW), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $4,000 or more (24%) and Under $650 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99925.6%
$4,000 or more17.9%
Under $65015.4%
$650–$1,49915.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.0%People with a mental health condition6.7%People needing help with daily activities5.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Carrick (NSW), the largest group is Asthma at 18%, followed by Mental health (14%) and Arthritis (13%).

Asthma8.5%
Mental health6.7%
Arthritis6.1%
Heart disease6.1%
Cancer4.9%
Diabetes4.9%
Stroke4.9%
Other condition3.7%
Lung condition1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.0%People providing unpaid care16.6%People caring for children unpaid16.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6—since 2011One-parent families3.1%

Family composition

In Carrick (NSW), the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (42%) and One-parent families (3%).

  • Couples with children55%
  • Couples without children42%
  • One-parent families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,600—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting17.9%Homes owned outright46.2%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Carrick (NSW), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 44%, followed by Owned outright (40%) and Rented (16%).

  • Owned with a mortgage44%
  • Owned outright40%
  • Rented16%

Types of homes

In Carrick (NSW), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Carrick (NSW), the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (13%).

Car (driver)67.2%
Worked at home13.4%
Car (passenger)11.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years18.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation46.2%Employed full-time53.7%

Industries people work in

In Carrick (NSW), the largest group is Construction at 17%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Health care & social assistance (13%).

Construction17.9%
Retail trade13.4%
Health care & social assistance13.4%
Administrative & support11.9%
Public administration & safety11.9%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing9.0%
Education & training7.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Transport & warehousing4.5%
Professional & technical4.5%

Occupations people work in

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

Managers19.4%
Labourers11.9%
Technicians & trades10.4%
Community & personal service10.4%
Clerical & administrative10.4%
Sales workers10.4%
Machinery operators & drivers10.4%
Professionals6.0%

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