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Laffing Waters

21 km²

Laffing Waters has high household incomes, a somewhat younger age profile and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population98—since 2011Median age41 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.1%People aged 65 and over14.3%Children under 1520.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–499

Age structure

In Laffing Waters, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 38%, followed by Children (0–14) (20%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)38.8%
Children (0–14)20.4%
Young adults (25–44)16.3%
Seniors (65+)14.3%
Youth (15–24)11.2%

Marital status

In Laffing Waters, the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (6%).

  • Married59%
  • Never married27%
  • Divorced6%
  • Separated5%
  • Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Laffing Waters, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by New Zealand (4%).

Australia91.8%
New Zealand4.1%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only95.9%

Religion

People with no religion26.5%

Religious affiliation

In Laffing Waters, the largest group is Christianity at 73%, followed by No religion (27%).

  • Christianity73%
  • No religion27%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1253.5%

Highest year of school

In Laffing Waters, the largest group is Year 12 at 55%, followed by Year 10 (38%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1253.5%
Year 1036.6%
Year 117.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,281—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,285—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,624—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week16.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week18.8%

Household income distribution

In Laffing Waters, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 67%, followed by $4,000 or more (33%).

$1,500–$2,99937.5%
$4,000 or more18.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.6%People with a mental health condition4.1%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Laffing Waters, the largest group is Other condition at 22%, followed by Arthritis (17%) and Asthma (17%).

Other condition9.2%
Arthritis7.1%
Asthma7.1%
Heart disease6.1%
Diabetes5.1%
Mental health4.1%
Cancer3.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.0%People providing unpaid care4.0%People caring for children unpaid34.7%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0—since 2011One-parent families10.2%

Family composition

In Laffing Waters, the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (22%) and One-parent families (9%).

  • Couples with children68%
  • Couples without children22%
  • One-parent families9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011Households renting21.9%Homes owned outright40.6%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Laffing Waters, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (21%).

  • Owned with a mortgage41%
  • Owned outright38%
  • Rented21%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Laffing Waters, the largest group is Car (driver) at 91%, followed by Worked at home (9%).

Car (driver)69.0%
Worked at home6.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation77.3%Employed full-time63.8%

Industries people work in

In Laffing Waters, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 29%, followed by Construction (19%) and Public administration & safety (12%).

Health care & social assistance20.7%
Construction13.8%
Public administration & safety8.6%
Education & training8.6%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.2%
Manufacturing5.2%
Transport & warehousing5.2%
Professional & technical5.2%

Occupations people work in

In Laffing Waters, the largest group is Professionals at 25%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Managers (16%).

Professionals27.6%
Technicians & trades19.0%
Managers17.2%
Clerical & administrative13.8%
Community & personal service10.3%
Machinery operators & drivers10.3%
Labourers6.9%
Sales workers5.2%

Nearby areas

Kelso (NSW)Forest Grove (NSW)Yarras (Bathurst Regional - NSW)Raglan (NSW)BathurstEglinton (NSW)AbercrombieWest Bathurst