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Nerrigundah

170 km²

Nerrigundah stands out for very few university graduates, with far more retirees than most areas.

It also has an ageing population and rents well below most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population40▼ -27.3%since 2011Median age58 yrs▲ +23.4%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over35.0%Children under 150.0%People in a de facto relationship56.0%▲ —since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Nerrigundah, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 49%, followed by Seniors (65+) (36%) and Youth (15–24) (15%).

Older adults (45–64)47.5%
Seniors (65+)35.0%
Youth (15–24)15.0%

Marital status

Nerrigundah splits fairly evenly between Married (39%) and Never married (39%), with Divorced at 13%.

  • Married39%
  • Never married39%
  • Divorced13%
  • Widowed8%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Nerrigundah, Australia is the majority at 89%; England is next at 11%.

Australia62.5%
England7.5%

Ancestry

Nerrigundah splits fairly evenly between Australian (32%) and English (28%), with Irish at 22%.

Australian40.0%
English35.0%
Irish27.5%
Scottish22.5%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Nerrigundah, English only is the majority at 100%.

English only82.5%

Religion

People with no religion62.5%

Religious affiliation

In Nerrigundah, No religion is the majority at 69%; Christianity is next at 31%.

  • No religion69%
  • Christianity31%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1230.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Highest year of school

Nerrigundah splits fairly evenly between Year 10 (45%) and Year 12 (41%), with Year 9 or below at 14%.

Year 1032.5%
Year 1230.0%
Year 9 or below10.0%

Highest qualification level

In Nerrigundah, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 64%; Advanced diploma / diploma is next at 36%.

Certificate III / IV28.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma16.0%

Field of qualification

Nerrigundah splits fairly evenly between Health (20%) and Food, hospitality & personal services (20%), with Architecture & building at 16%.

Health20.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services20.0%
Architecture & building16.0%
Agriculture & environment16.0%
Management & commerce16.0%
Engineering & related12.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$425▼ -2.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,312▲ +26.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,125▲ +557.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Nerrigundah, $650–$1,499 is the majority at 100%.

$650–$1,49920.0%

Personal income distribution

In Nerrigundah, Under $650 is the majority at 67%; $650–$1,499 is next at 33%.

Under $65050.0%
$650–$1,49925.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition17.5%People with a mental health condition10.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Nerrigundah, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 14%.

None55.0%
One condition12.5%
Two conditions10.0%
Three or more10.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Nerrigundah, the largest group is Arthritis at 31%, followed by Diabetes (23%) and Heart disease (19%).

Arthritis20.0%
Diabetes15.0%
Heart disease12.5%
Mental health10.0%
Cancer7.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers8.3%People providing unpaid care13.9%People caring for children unpaid19.4%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework27.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -10.7%since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Nerrigundah, Couples with children is the majority at 52%; Couples without children is next at 48%.

  • Couples with children52%
  • Couples without children48%

Household size

In Nerrigundah, 2 people is the majority at 73%; 3 people is next at 27%.

2 people53.3%
3 people20.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$295▼ -67.2%since 2011Average people per bedroom1.20→ 0.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Nerrigundah, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (24%).

  • Owned outright47%
  • Owned with a mortgage29%
  • Rented24%

Types of homes

In Nerrigundah, Separate house is the majority at 79%; Other dwelling is next at 21%.

  • Separate house79%
  • Other dwelling21%

Bedrooms per home

In Nerrigundah, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 1 bedroom (27%) and 3 bedrooms (27%).

2 bedrooms33.3%
1 bedroom20.0%
3 bedrooms20.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Nerrigundah, Under $1,000 is the majority at 100%.

Under $1,00080.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Nerrigundah, the largest group is 4 or more at 46%, followed by 2 vehicles (31%) and 3 vehicles (23%).

4 or more40.0%
2 vehicles26.7%
3 vehicles20.0%

How people get to work

In Nerrigundah, Car (driver) is the majority at 100%.

Car (driver)78.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.0%

Jobs & Industry

Labour-force participation50.0%

Industries people work in

In Nerrigundah, Public administration & safety is the majority at 56%; Health care & social assistance is next at 44%.

Public administration & safety35.7%
Health care & social assistance28.6%

Occupations people work in

In Nerrigundah, the largest group is Community & personal service at 40%, followed by Professionals (30%) and Technicians & trades (30%).

Community & personal service28.6%
Professionals21.4%
Technicians & trades21.4%

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