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Cudgen

10 km²

Cudgen is characterised by a somewhat younger age profile and somewhat more residents than usual.

It's also marked by household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population952▲ +12.0%since 2011Median age39 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.1%People aged 65 and over16.3%Children under 1521.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–44242

Age structure

In Cudgen, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)27.5%
Young adults (25–44)23.1%
Children (0–14)21.6%
Seniors (65+)16.3%
Youth (15–24)11.0%

Marital status

In Cudgen, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married46%
  • Never married36%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Cudgen, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by New Zealand (3%) and England (2%).

Australia85.9%
New Zealand2.4%
England1.7%
Philippines1.1%

Language

People using another language at home4.1%

Language used at home

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

English only90.9%

Religion

People with no religion44.4%

Religious affiliation

In Cudgen, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (48%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity50%
  • No religion48%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Islam1%
  • Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1252.5%

Highest year of school

In Cudgen, the largest group is Year 12 at 56%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1252.5%
Year 1026.6%
Year 117.8%
Year 9 or below6.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$826▲ +55.8%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,893▲ +62.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,145▲ +54.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week22.9%

Household income distribution

In Cudgen, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $3,000–$3,999 (13%).

$1,500–$2,99933.2%
$650–$1,49927.1%
$3,000–$3,99911.6%
$4,000 or more11.3%
Under $6509.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.7%People with a mental health condition8.7%People needing help with daily activities3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Cudgen, the largest group is Mental health at 22%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Asthma (18%).

Mental health8.7%
Arthritis7.2%
Asthma7.1%
Other condition6.0%
Diabetes2.7%
Lung condition2.7%
Cancer2.3%
Heart disease2.3%
Stroke0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.1%People providing unpaid care13.6%People caring for children unpaid35.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▲ +7.4%since 2011One-parent families16.1%

Family composition

In Cudgen, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (20%) and One-parent families (16%).

  • Couples with children64%
  • Couples without children20%
  • One-parent families16%
  • Other families0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$440▲ +46.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,929▲ +11.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting23.5%Homes owned outright35.2%Separate (detached) houses82.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Cudgen, the largest group is Owned outright at 36%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (24%).

  • Owned outright36%
  • Owned with a mortgage36%
  • Rented24%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Cudgen, the largest group is Separate house at 82%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (18%).

  • Separate house82%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached18%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Cudgen, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)62.7%
Worked at home13.5%
Car (passenger)6.5%
Walked4.0%
Bicycle1.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years36.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation66.3%Employed full-time50.1%

Industries people work in

In Cudgen, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Education & training (12%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance17.1%
Education & training11.6%
Construction10.5%
Retail trade8.8%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.6%
Accommodation & food8.2%
Manufacturing6.7%
Professional & technical5.9%
Administrative & support4.0%
Public administration & safety4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Cudgen, the largest group is Professionals at 25%, followed by Technicians & trades (14%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Professionals24.6%
Technicians & trades13.9%
Community & personal service12.2%
Managers11.8%
Labourers10.7%
Clerical & administrative8.0%
Sales workers8.0%
Machinery operators & drivers7.4%

Nearby areas

KingscliffKings ForestCasuarina (NSW)ChinderahDuranbahStotts CreekFingal HeadBanora Point