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Holmesville

2 km²

Holmesville is characterised by a somewhat younger age profile, a moderately large population and household incomes a little above the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,413▼ -0.4%since 2011Median age38 yrs▲ +5.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.5%People aged 65 and over16.1%Children under 1518.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–45858

Age structure

In Holmesville, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)27.7%
Young adults (25–44)25.6%
Children (0–14)18.3%
Seniors (65+)16.1%
Youth (15–24)12.8%

Marital status

In Holmesville, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (39%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married44%
  • Never married39%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Holmesville, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (2%) and Philippines (0%).

Australia91.2%
England1.8%
Philippines0.4%
New Zealand0.3%
China0.2%

Language

People using another language at home3.0%

Language used at home

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

English only94.7%

Religion

People with no religion48.1%

Religious affiliation

In Holmesville, the largest group is No religion at 50%, followed by Christianity (49%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion50%
  • Christianity49%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1231.3%

Highest year of school

In Holmesville, the largest group is Year 10 at 41%, followed by Year 12 (32%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1040.0%
Year 1231.3%
Year 9 or below18.1%
Year 117.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$743▲ +44.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,884▲ +48.5%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,032▲ +47.6%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week18.0%

Household income distribution

In Holmesville, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (13%).

$1,500–$2,99936.1%
$650–$1,49927.6%
Under $65012.4%
$3,000–$3,99912.4%
$4,000 or more5.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.0%People with a mental health condition12.8%People needing help with daily activities6.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Holmesville, the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Arthritis (19%) and Asthma (18%).

Mental health12.8%
Arthritis11.6%
Asthma11.3%
Other condition9.4%
Diabetes6.1%
Heart disease4.2%
Cancer2.8%
Lung condition2.5%
Stroke0.8%
Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers8.6%People providing unpaid care14.5%People caring for children unpaid31.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families16.5%

Family composition

In Holmesville, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (23%) and One-parent families (16%).

  • Couples with children58%
  • Couples without children23%
  • One-parent families16%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$390▲ +39.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +6.6%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting14.1%Homes owned outright37.3%Separate (detached) houses99.4%

How homes are owned or rented

In Holmesville, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (14%).

  • Owned with a mortgage48%
  • Owned outright37%
  • Rented14%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Holmesville, the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Flat or apartment (1%).

  • Separate house99%
  • Flat or apartment1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Holmesville, the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)64.9%
Worked at home11.7%
Car (passenger)3.2%
Walked0.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.6%Labour-force participation62.6%Employed full-time59.0%

Industries people work in

In Holmesville, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Construction (15%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance17.8%
Construction14.3%
Retail trade10.7%
Manufacturing6.6%
Accommodation & food5.6%
Professional & technical5.6%
Public administration & safety5.5%
Education & training5.3%
Administrative & support4.9%
Other services4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Holmesville, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 22%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Technicians & trades21.5%
Labourers14.9%
Community & personal service12.6%
Clerical & administrative12.3%
Professionals12.0%
Sales workers9.8%
Machinery operators & drivers9.4%
Managers7.7%

Nearby areas

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