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Garthowen

73 km²

Garthowen has mostly owner-occupied homes, household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly more educated population.

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📍 Garthowen, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population169—since 2011 Median age42 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.9%People aged 65 and over13.6%Children under 1516.6%People in a de facto relationship8.1%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Garthowen, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (29%) and Children (0–14) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)33.1%

Young adults (25–44)29.6%

Children (0–14)16.6%

Seniors (65+)13.6%

Youth (15–24)8.9%

Marital status

In Garthowen, the largest group is Married at 60%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (7%).

Married60%
Never married26%
Divorced7%
Widowed5%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Garthowen, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia91.1%

Ancestry

In Garthowen, the largest group is Australian at 42%, followed by English (35%) and Irish (9%).

Australian53.3%

English44.4%

Irish11.2%

Scottish10.1%

German4.7%

Dutch1.8%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only94.1%

Religion

People with no religion28.4%

Religious affiliation

In Garthowen, the largest group is Christianity at 69%, followed by No religion (31%).

Christianity69%
No religion31%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1242.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher18.7%

Highest year of school

In Garthowen, the largest group is Year 10 at 44%, followed by Year 12 (43%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1043.4%

Year 1242.6%

Year 9 or below8.5%

Year 114.7%

Highest qualification level

In Garthowen, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 47%, followed by Bachelor degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV46.3%

Bachelor degree25.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma20.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate7.5%

Field of qualification

In Garthowen, the largest group is Engineering & related at 25%, followed by Society & culture (17%) and Health (14%).

Engineering & related20.0%

Society & culture13.8%

Health11.3%

Architecture & building10.0%

Education7.5%

Management & commerce7.5%

Agriculture & environment5.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$810—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,094—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,343—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.1%

Household income distribution

In Garthowen, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and Under $650 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99940.3%

$650–$1,49924.2%

Under $65017.7%

$4,000 or more11.3%

$3,000–$3,9994.8%

Personal income distribution

In Garthowen, the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

Under $65046.0%

$650–$1,49929.5%

$1,500–$2,99919.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.2%People with a mental health condition8.3%People needing help with daily activities3.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Garthowen, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (5%).

None62.1%

One condition22.5%

Two conditions4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Garthowen, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Mental health (20%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis10.1%

Mental health8.3%

Asthma6.5%

Heart disease5.9%

Other condition3.6%

Cancer3.0%

Diabetes1.8%

Lung condition1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.0%People providing unpaid care14.4%People caring for children unpaid27.3%People who served in the Defence Force3.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework30.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6—since 2011 One-parent families0.0%People living alone22.6%—since 2011

Family composition

In Garthowen, the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (38%).

Couples with children62%
Couples without children38%

Household size

In Garthowen, the largest group is 2 people at 39%, followed by 1 person (21%) and 4 people (18%).

2 people41.9%

1 person22.6%

4 people19.4%

3 people16.1%

5 people6.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$180—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting6.5%Homes owned outright37.1%Separate (detached) houses98.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.3%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Garthowen, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 52%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (6%).

Owned with a mortgage52%
Owned outright37%
Rented6%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Garthowen, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 3 bedrooms (29%) and 5 or more (14%).

4 bedrooms38.7%

3 bedrooms29.0%

5 or more14.5%

2 bedrooms11.3%

1 bedroom8.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Garthowen, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (35%) and $3,000 or more (20%).

$1,800–$2,99928.1%

$1,000–$1,79921.9%

$3,000 or more12.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.5%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Garthowen, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 3 vehicles (20%) and 1 vehicle (16%).

2 vehicles40.3%

3 vehicles19.4%

1 vehicle16.1%

4 or more16.1%

No vehicle6.5%

How people get to work

In Garthowen, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (28%).

Car (driver)50.5%

Worked at home19.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.3%Labour-force participation66.2%Employed full-time60.2%

Industries people work in

In Garthowen, the largest group is Education & training at 16%, followed by Retail trade (14%) and Health care & social assistance (13%).

Education & training15.1%

Retail trade12.9%

Health care & social assistance11.8%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.6%

Public administration & safety8.6%

Construction7.5%

Administrative & support7.5%

Transport & warehousing5.4%

Mining4.3%

Wholesale trade4.3%

Occupations people work in

In Garthowen, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 20%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Technicians & trades19.4%

Professionals15.1%

Community & personal service14.0%

Managers12.9%

Clerical & administrative11.8%

Machinery operators & drivers11.8%

Sales workers7.5%

Labourers5.4%

Nearby areas

Attunga Moore Creek Appleby Gidley Hallsville Klori Halls Creek (NSW)Daruka

👥 Demographics & Identity