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Littleton

1 km²

Littleton has slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat more residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population737▼ -15.8%since 2011Median age47 yrs▲ +20.5%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.0%People aged 65 and over25.4%Children under 1516.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43434

Age structure

In Littleton, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)27.3%
Seniors (65+)25.4%
Young adults (25–44)20.6%
Children (0–14)16.6%
Youth (15–24)11.1%

Marital status

In Littleton, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married43%
  • Never married35%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed8%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Littleton, the largest group is Australia at 98%, followed by England (1%) and Philippines (1%).

Australia91.2%
England1.2%
Philippines0.5%
New Zealand0.4%

Language

People using another language at home4.7%

Language used at home

In Littleton, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (1%) and Greek (0%).

English only93.6%
Italian0.5%
Greek0.4%
Tagalog0.4%

Religion

People with no religion37.6%

Religious affiliation

In Littleton, the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (39%) and Hinduism (1%).

  • Christianity59%
  • No religion39%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1230.5%

Highest year of school

In Littleton, the largest group is Year 10 at 43%, followed by Year 12 (33%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1040.0%
Year 1230.5%
Year 9 or below15.0%
Year 117.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$713▲ +33.5%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,161▲ +1.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,591▲ +4.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.8%

Household income distribution

In Littleton, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 38%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49935.2%
$1,500–$2,99925.4%
Under $65020.7%
$3,000–$3,9996.8%
$4,000 or more5.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.8%People with a mental health condition9.4%People needing help with daily activities7.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Littleton, the largest group is Arthritis at 27%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis16.3%
Mental health9.4%
Asthma7.7%
Other condition7.2%
Diabetes6.4%
Heart disease6.0%
Cancer3.5%
Lung condition2.3%
Stroke0.9%
Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.5%People providing unpaid care14.0%People caring for children unpaid21.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -8.7%since 2011One-parent families19.8%

Family composition

In Littleton, the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (20%).

  • Couples with children45%
  • Couples without children34%
  • One-parent families20%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +42.9%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,395▲ +5.2%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting19.8%Homes owned outright45.3%Separate (detached) houses97.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Littleton, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (20%).

  • Owned outright46%
  • Owned with a mortgage33%
  • Rented20%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Littleton, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%).

  • Separate house97%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached3%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Littleton, the largest group is Car (driver) at 84%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Walked (4%).

Car (driver)67.4%
Worked at home7.6%
Walked3.0%
Car (passenger)2.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation56.9%Employed full-time61.9%

Industries people work in

In Littleton, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Retail trade (10%).

Public administration & safety14.3%
Health care & social assistance11.6%
Retail trade9.1%
Manufacturing7.3%
Accommodation & food6.1%
Education & training5.8%
Mining5.5%
Electricity, gas & water5.5%
Construction5.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%

Occupations people work in

In Littleton, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Technicians & trades17.1%
Community & personal service14.6%
Clerical & administrative14.6%
Machinery operators & drivers12.8%
Labourers12.8%
Professionals8.5%
Managers7.9%
Sales workers7.6%

Nearby areas

South LittletonSheedys GullyPottery EstateHermitage FlatHassans WallsBowenfelsLithgowMcKellars Park