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Grenfell

878 km²

Grenfell has modest household incomes and a notably older population.

It's also marked by more residents than most areas and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Grenfell, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,600▲ +0.7%since 2011 Median age54 yrs▲ +10.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.7%People aged 65 and over33.3%Children under 1514.5%People in a de facto relationship12.0%▲ +37.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Grenfell, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Seniors (65+)33.3%

Older adults (45–64)27.2%

Young adults (25–44)16.5%

Children (0–14)14.5%

Youth (15–24)8.4%

Marital status

In Grenfell, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (11%).

Married46%
Never married28%
Divorced11%
Widowed10%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Grenfell, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (2%) and Philippines (1%).

Australia85.7%

England1.7%

Philippines0.5%

New Zealand0.4%

India0.2%

Vietnam0.2%

Italy0.2%

Ancestry

In Grenfell, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (37%) and Irish (10%).

English46.9%

Australian44.8%

Irish12.4%

Scottish9.6%

German3.7%

Italian1.3%

Dutch0.8%

Filipino0.7%

Indian0.4%

Chinese0.3%

Language

People using another language at home1.7%

Language used at home

In Grenfell, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Hindi (0%) and Cantonese (0%).

English only91.5%

Hindi0.2%

Cantonese0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion26.7%

Religious affiliation

In Grenfell, the largest group is Christianity at 70%, followed by No religion (29%) and Islam (0%).

Christianity70%
No religion29%
Islam0%
Buddhism0%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.2%

Highest year of school

In Grenfell, the largest group is Year 10 at 39%, followed by Year 12 (35%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1035.4%

Year 1232.1%

Year 9 or below17.8%

Year 116.0%

Highest qualification level

In Grenfell, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 51%, followed by Bachelor degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV37.7%

Bachelor degree14.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.2%

Certificate I / II3.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.7%

Postgraduate degree2.4%

Field of qualification

In Grenfell, the largest group is Engineering & related at 19%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Education (15%).

Engineering & related15.1%

Management & commerce13.5%

Education11.3%

Health10.6%

Agriculture & environment7.9%

Society & culture6.9%

Architecture & building4.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.5%

Creative arts1.7%

Information technology0.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$554▲ +45.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$991▲ +42.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,370▲ +57.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.6%

Household income distribution

In Grenfell, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by Under $650 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

$650–$1,49935.5%

Under $65027.1%

$1,500–$2,99920.7%

$3,000–$3,9993.6%

$4,000 or more3.0%

Personal income distribution

In Grenfell, the largest group is Under $650 at 56%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (10%).

Under $65051.2%

$650–$1,49928.5%

$1,500–$2,9999.3%

$3,000 or more2.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.9%People with a mental health condition10.8%People needing help with daily activities8.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Grenfell, the largest group is None at 57%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (10%).

None52.3%

One condition22.9%

Two conditions9.2%

Three or more6.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Grenfell, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Asthma (15%) and Mental health (15%).

Arthritis16.3%

Asthma11.1%

Mental health10.8%

Other condition8.9%

Heart disease7.1%

Diabetes6.5%

Cancer4.5%

Lung condition4.5%

Stroke1.8%

Dementia1.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.9%People providing unpaid care13.5%People caring for children unpaid21.2%People who served in the Defence Force4.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -4.5%since 2011 One-parent families13.9%People living alone36.2%▲ +10.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Grenfell, the largest group is Couples with children at 44%, followed by Couples without children (39%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children44%
Couples without children39%
One-parent families14%
Other families2%

Household size

In Grenfell, the largest group is 2 people at 39%, followed by 1 person (36%) and 3 people (11%).

2 people38.8%

1 person36.2%

3 people11.1%

4 people8.2%

5 people2.9%

6 or more2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +66.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,083▲ +24.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting20.6%Homes owned outright50.0%Separate (detached) houses91.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms73.4%▼ -2.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Grenfell, the largest group is Owned outright at 51%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Rented (21%).

Owned outright51%
Owned with a mortgage25%
Rented21%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Grenfell, the largest group is Separate house at 92%, followed by Flat or apartment (4%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (3%).

Separate house92%
Flat or apartment4%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Grenfell, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).

3 bedrooms41.8%

4 bedrooms25.7%

2 bedrooms19.6%

5 or more6.0%

1 bedroom4.3%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Grenfell, the largest group is Under $200 at 54%, followed by $200–$349 (46%).

Under $20051.9%

$200–$34944.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Grenfell, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 49%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (37%) and $1,800–$2,999 (11%).

Under $1,00045.6%

$1,000–$1,79934.2%

$1,800–$2,99910.3%

$3,000 or more2.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.9%▼ -18.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Grenfell, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 37%, followed by 2 vehicles (34%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

1 vehicle37.0%

2 vehicles33.6%

3 vehicles14.3%

4 or more8.3%

No vehicle6.9%

How people get to work

In Grenfell, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)59.9%

Worked at home13.4%

Walked7.0%

Car (passenger)5.2%

Bicycle0.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.6%Recent arrivals from overseas5.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.2%Labour-force participation47.2%Employed full-time58.5%

Industries people work in

In Grenfell, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 23%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Retail trade (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing22.2%

Health care & social assistance12.2%

Retail trade9.6%

Public administration & safety8.7%

Education & training7.7%

Construction7.4%

Accommodation & food6.3%

Transport & warehousing4.4%

Manufacturing3.8%

Professional & technical3.4%

Occupations people work in

In Grenfell, the largest group is Managers at 22%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Professionals (13%).

Managers22.1%

Labourers14.7%

Professionals13.3%

Technicians & trades12.0%

Community & personal service12.0%

Clerical & administrative9.2%

Machinery operators & drivers8.6%

Sales workers7.3%

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