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Ootha

252 km²

Ootha has slightly below-average household incomes, somewhat fewer residents than usual and a slightly older population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population44▼ -52.2%since 2011Median age50 yrs▲ +16.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.8%People aged 65 and over25.0%Children under 1522.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–455

Age structure

In Ootha, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 44%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)45.5%
Seniors (65+)25.0%
Children (0–14)22.7%
Young adults (25–44)9.1%

Marital status

In Ootha, the largest group is Married at 83%, followed by Never married (17%).

  • Married83%
  • Never married17%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Ootha, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia102.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only100.0%

Religion

People with no religion27.3%

Religious affiliation

In Ootha, the largest group is Christianity at 66%, followed by No religion (34%).

  • Christianity66%
  • No religion34%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1245.2%

Highest year of school

In Ootha, the largest group is Year 12 at 64%, followed by Year 10 (36%).

Year 1245.2%
Year 1025.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$634▲ +12.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,166▲ +23.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,875▲ +159.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week19.4%

Household income distribution

In Ootha, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by Under $650 (33%) and $3,000–$3,999 (27%).

$650–$1,49931.6%
Under $65026.3%
$3,000–$3,99921.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.0%People with a mental health condition9.1%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Ootha, the largest group is Other condition at 38%, followed by Asthma (31%) and Mental health (31%).

Other condition11.4%
Asthma9.1%
Mental health9.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers41.9%People providing unpaid care32.3%People caring for children unpaid35.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▲ +4.5%since 2011One-parent families10.0%

Family composition

In Ootha, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (41%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples with children49%
  • Couples without children41%
  • One-parent families11%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$213▲ +113.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$600▲ +49.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Ootha, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Rented (35%) and Owned with a mortgage (17%).

  • Owned outright48%
  • Rented35%
  • Owned with a mortgage17%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Ootha, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (21%).

Car (driver)52.4%
Worked at home14.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation67.7%Employed full-time71.4%

Industries people work in

In Ootha, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 55%, followed by Professional & technical (25%) and Education & training (20%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing52.4%
Professional & technical23.8%
Education & training19.0%

Occupations people work in

In Ootha, the largest group is Managers at 50%, followed by Professionals (25%) and Labourers (25%).

Managers28.6%
Professionals14.3%
Labourers14.3%

Nearby areas

DerriwongYarrabandaiMulguthrieFifieldFairholmeWarroo (NSW)TrundleBogan Gate