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North Wagga Wagga

16 km²

North Wagga Wagga has a slightly larger population than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population679▼ -7.9%since 2011Median age44 yrs▲ +12.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.7%People aged 65 and over18.1%Children under 1515.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43838

Age structure

In North Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (18%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)31.1%
Young adults (25–44)18.1%
Seniors (65+)18.1%
Youth (15–24)16.9%
Children (0–14)15.3%

Marital status

In North Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married47%
  • Never married37%
  • Divorced9%
  • Separated4%
  • Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In North Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Australia at 98%, followed by China (1%) and England (1%).

Australia85.9%
China0.6%
England0.4%
New Zealand0.4%
Nepal0.4%

Language

People using another language at home2.9%

Language used at home

In North Wagga Wagga, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Mandarin (0%).

English only90.0%
Mandarin0.4%

Religion

People with no religion24.6%

Religious affiliation

In North Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Christianity at 72%, followed by No religion (27%) and Islam (0%).

  • Christianity72%
  • No religion27%
  • Islam0%
  • Buddhism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.5%

Highest year of school

In North Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Year 10 at 42%, followed by Year 12 (36%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1038.6%
Year 1232.5%
Year 9 or below13.8%
Year 116.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$739▲ +24.2%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,494▲ +28.4%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,728▲ +20.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.2%

Household income distribution

In North Wagga Wagga, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (16%).

$650–$1,49932.0%
$1,500–$2,99925.9%
Under $65014.6%
$3,000–$3,99910.1%
$4,000 or more10.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.0%People with a mental health condition8.1%People needing help with daily activities5.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In North Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (15%).

Arthritis10.9%
Asthma9.9%
Mental health8.1%
Other condition6.9%
Diabetes5.2%
Heart disease4.7%
Lung condition3.5%
Cancer3.2%
Stroke1.2%
Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.9%People providing unpaid care11.9%People caring for children unpaid27.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -7.4%since 2011One-parent families14.3%

Family composition

In North Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (14%).

  • Couples with children55%
  • Couples without children29%
  • One-parent families14%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290▲ +23.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,335▼ -1.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting19.4%Homes owned outright44.5%Separate (detached) houses95.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In North Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (19%).

  • Owned outright44%
  • Owned with a mortgage35%
  • Rented19%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In North Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Flat or apartment (2%).

  • Separate house98%
  • Flat or apartment2%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In North Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)68.7%
Worked at home11.2%
Car (passenger)4.4%
Walked2.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation61.5%Employed full-time61.4%

Industries people work in

In North Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Construction at 17%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Education & training (9%).

Construction17.1%
Health care & social assistance14.2%
Education & training8.8%
Other services8.3%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing6.8%
Manufacturing6.2%
Retail trade5.9%
Accommodation & food5.9%
Transport & warehousing5.6%
Wholesale trade5.0%

Occupations people work in

In North Wagga Wagga, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 20%, followed by Labourers (14%) and Professionals (13%).

Technicians & trades20.4%
Labourers13.6%
Professionals13.3%
Managers12.4%
Community & personal service11.5%
Clerical & administrative10.9%
Machinery operators & drivers10.0%
Sales workers8.3%

Nearby areas

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