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Cumborah

1,803 km²

Cumborah stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with far fewer renters than most areas.

It also has an ageing population and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Cumborah, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population198▼ -45.0%since 2011 Median age58 yrs▲ +7.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population10.1%People aged 65 and over34.8%Children under 157.1%People in a de facto relationship11.0%▲ +16.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Cumborah, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 38%, followed by Seniors (65+) (36%) and Young adults (25–44) (15%).

Older adults (45–64)36.9%

Seniors (65+)34.8%

Young adults (25–44)14.6%

Children (0–14)7.1%

Youth (15–24)3.5%

Marital status

In Cumborah, the largest group is Married at 35%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (17%).

Married35%
Never married29%
Divorced17%
Separated12%
Widowed7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Cumborah, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia77.8%

England4.0%

New Zealand3.5%

Ancestry

In Cumborah, the largest group is English at 42%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (14%).

English43.4%

Australian28.8%

Irish14.6%

Scottish11.1%

German5.1%

Dutch1.5%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only91.4%

Religion

People with no religion36.9%

Religious affiliation

In Cumborah, the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (41%).

Christianity59%
No religion41%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1227.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.3%

Highest year of school

In Cumborah, the largest group is Year 10 at 36%, followed by Year 12 (29%) and Year 9 or below (28%).

Year 1033.7%

Year 1227.0%

Year 9 or below25.8%

Year 116.7%

Highest qualification level

In Cumborah, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 57%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (13%).

Certificate III / IV44.0%

Bachelor degree17.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.0%

Certificate I / II6.0%

Field of qualification

In Cumborah, the largest group is Engineering & related at 29%, followed by Architecture & building (16%) and Society & culture (16%).

Engineering & related20.0%

Architecture & building11.0%

Society & culture11.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services10.0%

Management & commerce6.0%

Education5.0%

Health4.0%

Agriculture & environment3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$450▲ +39.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$497▲ +6.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,083▲ +32.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week1.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Cumborah, the largest group is Under $650 at 49%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65046.4%

$650–$1,49933.6%

$1,500–$2,99914.5%

Personal income distribution

In Cumborah, the largest group is Under $650 at 71%, followed by $650–$1,499 (20%) and $1,500–$2,999 (8%).

Under $65061.5%

$650–$1,49917.0%

$1,500–$2,9996.6%

$3,000 or more1.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition39.4%People with a mental health condition15.2%People needing help with daily activities11.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Cumborah, the largest group is None at 53%, followed by One condition (24%) and Three or more (15%).

None48.5%

One condition21.7%

Three or more14.1%

Two conditions7.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Cumborah, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis19.2%

Mental health15.2%

Asthma11.6%

Other condition10.1%

Heart disease9.6%

Lung condition9.6%

Diabetes8.1%

Cancer5.6%

Dementia2.0%

Stroke1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.3%People providing unpaid care15.9%People caring for children unpaid10.4%People who served in the Defence Force7.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.8%

Family & Households

Average household size1.6▼ -5.9%since 2011 One-parent families8.8%People living alone59.1%▲ +4.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Cumborah, the largest group is Couples without children at 51%, followed by Couples with children (41%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples without children51%
Couples with children41%
One-parent families9%

Household size

In Cumborah, the largest group is 1 person at 64%, followed by 2 people (26%) and 3 people (5%).

1 person59.1%

2 people23.6%

3 people4.5%

4 people4.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$50—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$650▼ -16.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting5.5%Homes owned outright59.1%Separate (detached) houses37.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms26.4%▲ +2.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Cumborah, the largest group is Owned outright at 61%, followed by Other tenure (30%) and Rented (6%).

Owned outright61%
Other tenure30%
Rented6%
Owned with a mortgage4%

Types of homes

In Cumborah, the largest group is Other dwelling at 64%, followed by Separate house (36%).

Other dwelling64%
Separate house36%

Bedrooms per home

In Cumborah, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 1 bedroom (32%) and 3 bedrooms (21%).

2 bedrooms31.8%

1 bedroom29.1%

3 bedrooms19.1%

Studio / none4.5%

4 bedrooms4.5%

5 or more2.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Cumborah, the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $200116.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Cumborah, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 100%.

Under $1,00075.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.3%▼ -48.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Cumborah, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 49%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and 3 vehicles (9%).

1 vehicle48.2%

2 vehicles34.5%

3 vehicles9.1%

No vehicle7.3%

How people get to work

In Cumborah, the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Walked (10%) and Worked at home (10%).

Car (driver)63.8%

Walked8.5%

Worked at home8.5%

Car (passenger)6.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate19.0%Labour-force participation34.6%Employed full-time57.4%

Industries people work in

In Cumborah, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 32%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (16%) and Public administration & safety (13%).

Accommodation & food25.5%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing12.8%

Public administration & safety10.6%

Mining6.4%

Electricity, gas & water6.4%

Construction6.4%

Administrative & support6.4%

Health care & social assistance6.4%

Occupations people work in

In Cumborah, the largest group is Managers at 22%, followed by Professionals (20%) and Labourers (20%).

Managers21.3%

Professionals19.1%

Labourers19.1%

Community & personal service17.0%

Technicians & trades12.8%

Machinery operators & drivers6.4%

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