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Lidsdale

79 km²

Lidsdale is characterised by household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly younger population.

It also has somewhat fewer renters than the norm and somewhat more residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population471▼ -8.2%since 2011Median age38 yrs▼ -2.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.3%People aged 65 and over17.4%Children under 1521.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42323

Age structure

In Lidsdale, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)27.0%
Young adults (25–44)22.3%
Children (0–14)21.0%
Seniors (65+)17.4%
Youth (15–24)13.8%

Marital status

In Lidsdale, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married53%
  • Never married32%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Lidsdale, the largest group is Australia at 98%, followed by England (1%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia87.3%
England1.3%
New Zealand0.6%

Language

People using another language at home1.3%

Language used at home

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

English only92.8%

Religion

People with no religion29.7%

Religious affiliation

In Lidsdale, the largest group is Christianity at 67%, followed by No religion (33%).

  • Christianity67%
  • No religion33%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1229.7%

Highest year of school

In Lidsdale, the largest group is Year 10 at 47%, followed by Year 12 (32%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1043.4%
Year 1229.7%
Year 9 or below14.0%
Year 115.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$774▲ +36.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,083▲ +56.7%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,274▲ +35.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week23.9%

Household income distribution

In Lidsdale, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $3,000–$3,999 (14%).

$1,500–$2,99938.7%
$650–$1,49920.0%
$3,000–$3,99912.3%
$4,000 or more11.6%
Under $6507.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.4%People with a mental health condition8.1%People needing help with daily activities5.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Lidsdale, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Asthma (23%) and Mental health (17%).

Arthritis10.8%
Asthma10.6%
Mental health8.1%
Other condition5.7%
Diabetes4.9%
Heart disease3.6%
Cancer1.7%
Lung condition1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.2%People providing unpaid care12.3%People caring for children unpaid25.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families12.8%

Family composition

In Lidsdale, the largest group is Couples with children at 66%, followed by Couples without children (21%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples with children66%
  • Couples without children21%
  • One-parent families13%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$313▲ +84.1%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,560▲ +2.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting11.0%Homes owned outright39.4%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Lidsdale, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (41%) and Rented (11%).

  • Owned with a mortgage48%
  • Owned outright41%
  • Rented11%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Lidsdale, the largest group is Car (driver) at 87%, followed by Worked at home (10%) and Car (passenger) (2%).

Car (driver)73.3%
Worked at home8.5%
Car (passenger)1.3%
Walked1.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.8%Labour-force participation66.0%Employed full-time59.3%

Industries people work in

In Lidsdale, the largest group is Mining at 13%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Construction (11%).

Mining13.1%
Health care & social assistance13.1%
Construction10.6%
Retail trade9.7%
Public administration & safety8.1%
Transport & warehousing6.8%
Education & training5.9%
Manufacturing5.1%
Accommodation & food5.1%
Administrative & support4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Lidsdale, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 22%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Technicians & trades22.9%
Machinery operators & drivers16.1%
Clerical & administrative15.7%
Community & personal service13.6%
Labourers11.9%
Professionals10.2%
Sales workers7.2%
Managers5.9%

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