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Lovedale

49 km²

Lovedale is characterised by household incomes well above most areas, a slightly older population and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Lovedale, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population502▲ +49.0%since 2011Median age50 yrs▲ +19.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.6%People aged 65 and over24.1%Children under 1517.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42626

Age structure

In Lovedale, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)33.1%
Seniors (65+)24.1%
Children (0–14)17.3%
Young adults (25–44)16.9%
Youth (15–24)9.4%

Marital status

In Lovedale, the largest group is Married at 62%, followed by Never married (22%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married62%
  • Never married22%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Lovedale, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia80.7%
England4.4%
New Zealand1.6%
India1.2%

Language

People using another language at home5.2%

Language used at home

In Lovedale, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Arabic (1%) and Punjabi (1%).

English only89.8%
Arabic0.6%
Punjabi0.6%

Religion

People with no religion30.7%

Religious affiliation

In Lovedale, the largest group is Christianity at 61%, followed by No religion (34%) and Buddhism (3%).

  • Christianity61%
  • No religion34%
  • Buddhism3%
  • Other religions2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1254.3%

Highest year of school

In Lovedale, the largest group is Year 12 at 57%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1254.3%
Year 1026.8%
Year 9 or below7.7%
Year 116.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$919▲ +30.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,162▲ +21.4%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,430▲ +34.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week16.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week30.4%

Household income distribution

In Lovedale, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $4,000 or more (21%).

$1,500–$2,99933.9%
$650–$1,49924.0%
$4,000 or more21.1%
Under $6509.9%
$3,000–$3,9999.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.3%People with a mental health condition6.2%People needing help with daily activities3.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Lovedale, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Asthma (15%) and Heart disease (15%).

Arthritis10.4%
Asthma7.2%
Heart disease6.8%
Mental health6.2%
Other condition5.6%
Cancer3.6%
Diabetes3.6%
Lung condition2.0%
Dementia0.6%
Stroke0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.1%People providing unpaid care14.0%People caring for children unpaid27.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families7.8%

Family composition

In Lovedale, the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples with children55%
  • Couples without children37%
  • One-parent families8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$340▲ +54.5%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,498▲ +92.2%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting14.0%Homes owned outright48.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Lovedale, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (14%).

  • Owned outright48%
  • Owned with a mortgage36%
  • Rented14%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Lovedale, the largest group is Car (driver) at 56%, followed by Worked at home (36%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)46.3%
Worked at home30.0%
Walked3.9%
Car (passenger)2.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.3%Labour-force participation62.4%Employed full-time48.2%

Industries people work in

In Lovedale, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 16%, followed by Manufacturing (12%) and Education & training (9%).

Accommodation & food14.4%
Manufacturing10.9%
Education & training8.6%
Construction8.2%
Professional & technical6.6%
Mining6.2%
Retail trade5.8%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.4%
Health care & social assistance5.4%
Public administration & safety3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Lovedale, the largest group is Managers at 24%, followed by Professionals (20%) and Machinery operators & drivers (11%).

Managers23.3%
Professionals19.1%
Machinery operators & drivers10.9%
Technicians & trades10.5%
Clerical & administrative10.5%
Sales workers8.9%
Labourers7.4%
Community & personal service7.0%

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