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Parraweena

255 km²

Parraweena stands out for very low rents, with few over-65s.

Beyond that, it has a highly educated population and slightly above-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population61▼ -75.2%since 2011Median age44 yrs▲ +12.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over6.6%Children under 1511.5%People in a de facto relationship7.9%▲ +30.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–477

Age structure

In Parraweena, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 46%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (20%) and Youth (15–24) (15%).

Older adults (45–64)44.3%
Young adults (25–44)19.7%
Youth (15–24)14.8%
Children (0–14)11.5%
Seniors (65+)6.6%

Marital status

In Parraweena, Married is the majority at 57%; Never married is next at 35%.

  • Married57%
  • Never married35%
  • Widowed9%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Parraweena, Australia is the majority at 100%.

Australia78.7%

Ancestry

In Parraweena, English is the majority at 52%; Australian is next at 27%.

English55.7%
Australian29.5%
Scottish13.1%
Irish9.8%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only90.2%

Religion

People with no religion18.0%

Religious affiliation

In Parraweena, Christianity is the majority at 77%; No religion is next at 23%.

  • Christianity77%
  • No religion23%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1269.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher26.9%

Highest year of school

In Parraweena, Year 12 is the majority at 71%; Year 10 is next at 22%.

Year 1269.6%
Year 1021.7%
Year 116.5%

Highest qualification level

In Parraweena, Bachelor degree is the majority at 54%; Certificate III / IV is next at 31%.

Bachelor degree46.7%
Certificate III / IV26.7%
Advanced diploma / diploma13.3%

Field of qualification

In Parraweena, the largest group is Health at 44%, followed by Agriculture & environment (31%) and Management & commerce (25%).

Health23.3%
Agriculture & environment16.7%
Management & commerce13.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$966▲ +82.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,937▲ +84.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,049▲ +93.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Parraweena, $1,500–$2,999 is the majority at 100%.

$1,500–$2,99957.1%

Personal income distribution

In Parraweena, $650–$1,499 is the majority at 53%; Under $650 is next at 30%.

$650–$1,49948.1%
Under $65026.9%
$1,500–$2,99915.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition14.8%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Parraweena, None is the majority at 84%; One condition is next at 16%.

None80.3%
One condition14.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Parraweena, Asthma is the majority at 56%; Arthritis is next at 44%.

Asthma8.2%
Arthritis6.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.4%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid7.7%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework5.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▼ -7.1%since 2011One-parent families10.0%

Family composition

In Parraweena, Couples with children is the majority at 56%; Couples without children is next at 33%.

  • Couples with children56%
  • Couples without children33%
  • One-parent families10%

Household size

In Parraweena, 2 people is the majority at 57%; 3 people is next at 43%.

2 people57.1%
3 people42.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$62—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Parraweena, the largest group is Rented at 39%, followed by Owned outright (26%) and Owned with a mortgage (17%).

  • Rented39%
  • Owned outright26%
  • Owned with a mortgage17%
  • Other tenure17%

Types of homes

In Parraweena, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Parraweena, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 3 bedrooms is next at 46%.

4 bedrooms50.0%
3 bedrooms42.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

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

Under $1,000100.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

Parraweena splits fairly evenly between 3 vehicles (43%) and 4 or more (43%), with 1 vehicle at 14%.

3 vehicles64.3%
4 or more64.3%
1 vehicle21.4%

How people get to work

In Parraweena, Car (driver) is the majority at 79%; Walked is next at 11%.

Car (driver)57.9%
Walked7.9%
Worked at home7.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation73.1%Employed full-time81.6%

Industries people work in

In Parraweena, Agriculture, forestry & fishing is the majority at 86%; Health care & social assistance is next at 14%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing63.2%
Health care & social assistance10.5%

Occupations people work in

In Parraweena, Managers is the majority at 57%; Labourers is next at 29%.

Managers42.1%
Labourers21.1%
Professionals10.5%

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