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Ophir

147 km²

Ophir is characterised by far fewer renters than most areas, slightly above-average household incomes and a somewhat younger age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population128▼ -14.7%since 2011Median age41 yrs▲ +2.5%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over8.6%Children under 1520.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–499

Age structure

In Ophir, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Children (0–14) (23%) and Young adults (25–44) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)24.2%
Children (0–14)20.3%
Young adults (25–44)19.5%
Youth (15–24)14.1%
Seniors (65+)8.6%

Marital status

In Ophir, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (37%) and Widowed (9%).

  • Married51%
  • Never married37%
  • Widowed9%
  • Divorced3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia81.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only88.3%

Religion

People with no religion27.3%

Religious affiliation

In Ophir, the largest group is Christianity at 69%, followed by No religion (31%).

  • Christianity69%
  • No religion31%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.5%

Highest year of school

In Ophir, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (38%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1241.5%
Year 1034.0%
Year 9 or below8.5%
Year 116.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$702▲ +44.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,100▲ +89.7%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,333▲ +71.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week23.1%

Household income distribution

In Ophir, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 47%, followed by Under $650 (17%) and $3,000–$3,999 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99943.6%
Under $65015.4%
$3,000–$3,99915.4%
$650–$1,49910.3%
$4,000 or more7.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition21.1%People with a mental health condition4.7%People needing help with daily activities2.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Ophir, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Cancer (18%).

Arthritis10.2%
Asthma8.6%
Cancer7.8%
Diabetes5.5%
Mental health4.7%
Other condition4.7%
Lung condition2.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers9.7%People providing unpaid care6.8%People caring for children unpaid21.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▲ +7.7%since 2011One-parent families5.4%

Family composition

In Ophir, the largest group is Couples with children at 66%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (6%).

  • Couples with children66%
  • Couples without children28%
  • One-parent families6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$280—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,453▲ +31.4%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting7.7%Homes owned outright46.2%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Ophir, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (45%) and Rented (8%).

  • Owned with a mortgage48%
  • Owned outright45%
  • Rented8%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Ophir, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (22%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)68.7%
Worked at home20.9%
Car (passenger)6.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years21.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.5%Labour-force participation64.1%Employed full-time49.3%

Industries people work in

In Ophir, the largest group is Construction at 18%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (16%) and Health care & social assistance (14%).

Construction14.9%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing13.4%
Health care & social assistance11.9%
Public administration & safety9.0%
Manufacturing6.0%
Accommodation & food6.0%
Education & training6.0%
Mining4.5%
Electricity, gas & water4.5%
Retail trade4.5%

Occupations people work in

In Ophir, the largest group is Professionals at 21%, followed by Clerical & administrative (19%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Professionals17.9%
Clerical & administrative16.4%
Technicians & trades13.4%
Managers10.4%
Machinery operators & drivers10.4%
Community & personal service9.0%
Labourers7.5%

Nearby areas

Lower Lewis PondsMullion CreekGowanSummer Hill CreekClergateClifton GroveLewis PondsKerrs Creek