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Ellenborough

135 km²

Ellenborough is characterised by low household incomes and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population171▼ -41.8%since 2011Median age47 yrs▼ -6.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population11.1%People aged 65 and over21.6%Children under 1520.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41313

Age structure

In Ellenborough, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)31.6%
Seniors (65+)21.6%
Children (0–14)20.5%
Young adults (25–44)17.5%
Youth (15–24)7.0%

Marital status

In Ellenborough, the largest group is Married at 38%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (14%).

  • Married38%
  • Never married33%
  • Divorced14%
  • Widowed9%
  • Separated6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia77.2%
England2.3%
New Zealand2.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only80.7%

Religion

People with no religion34.5%

Religious affiliation

In Ellenborough, the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (44%).

  • Christianity56%
  • No religion44%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1228.7%

Highest year of school

In Ellenborough, the largest group is Year 10 at 44%, followed by Year 12 (33%) and Year 9 or below (17%).

Year 1038.0%
Year 1228.7%
Year 9 or below14.7%
Year 115.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$460▲ +37.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$730▲ +10.6%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$824▼ -5.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Ellenborough, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 58%, followed by Under $650 (25%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

$650–$1,49946.9%
Under $65020.3%
$1,500–$2,99914.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.7%People with a mental health condition8.2%People needing help with daily activities4.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Ellenborough, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Asthma (21%) and Mental health (18%).

Arthritis9.9%
Asthma9.4%
Mental health8.2%
Diabetes5.3%
Heart disease4.7%
Lung condition3.5%
Other condition2.3%
Cancer1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.1%People providing unpaid care16.8%People caring for children unpaid20.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -4.5%since 2011One-parent families25.8%

Family composition

In Ellenborough, the largest group is Couples with children at 43%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (27%).

  • Couples with children43%
  • Couples without children30%
  • One-parent families27%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +337.5%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,083▲ +11.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting12.5%Homes owned outright57.8%Separate (detached) houses96.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In Ellenborough, the largest group is Owned outright at 66%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (20%) and Rented (14%).

  • Owned outright66%
  • Owned with a mortgage20%
  • Rented14%

Types of homes

In Ellenborough, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Ellenborough, the largest group is Car (driver) at 83%, followed by Worked at home (17%).

Car (driver)70.8%
Worked at home14.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years20.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate9.3%Labour-force participation39.4%Employed full-time62.5%

Industries people work in

In Ellenborough, the largest group is Manufacturing at 19%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (16%) and Health care & social assistance (16%).

Manufacturing16.7%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing14.6%
Health care & social assistance14.6%
Construction12.5%
Accommodation & food12.5%
Retail trade6.3%
Administrative & support6.3%
Education & training6.3%

Occupations people work in

In Ellenborough, the largest group is Managers at 21%, followed by Technicians & trades (21%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Managers25.0%
Technicians & trades25.0%
Community & personal service14.6%
Professionals12.5%
Clerical & administrative12.5%
Sales workers12.5%
Machinery operators & drivers8.3%
Labourers6.3%

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