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Pejar

65 km²

Pejar is characterised by a notably older population, a slightly higher share of renters than usual and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population67—since 2011Median age55 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over32.8%Children under 154.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–488

Age structure

In Pejar, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 46%, followed by Seniors (65+) (32%) and Young adults (25–44) (13%).

Older adults (45–64)47.8%
Seniors (65+)32.8%
Young adults (25–44)13.4%
Children (0–14)4.5%
Youth (15–24)4.5%

Marital status

In Pejar, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (23%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married55%
  • Never married23%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia85.1%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only100.0%

Religion

People with no religion31.3%

Religious affiliation

In Pejar, the largest group is Christianity at 64%, followed by No religion (36%).

  • Christianity64%
  • No religion36%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1256.9%

Highest year of school

In Pejar, the largest group is Year 12 at 62%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1256.9%
Year 1027.6%
Year 9 or below6.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$612—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,542—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,812—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week12.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Pejar, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 50%, followed by Under $650 (25%) and $650–$1,499 (25%).

$1,500–$2,99927.6%
Under $65013.8%
$650–$1,49913.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition46.3%People with a mental health condition13.4%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Pejar, the largest group is Arthritis at 32%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Diabetes (15%).

Arthritis22.4%
Mental health13.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Other condition10.4%
Heart disease7.5%
Asthma6.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers26.2%People providing unpaid care29.2%People caring for children unpaid23.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2—since 2011One-parent families8.6%

Family composition

In Pejar, the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (45%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples with children47%
  • Couples without children45%
  • One-parent families8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011Households renting27.6%Homes owned outright58.6%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Pejar, the largest group is Owned outright at 55%, followed by Rented (26%) and Owned with a mortgage (19%).

  • Owned outright55%
  • Rented26%
  • Owned with a mortgage19%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Pejar, the largest group is Car (driver) at 59%, followed by Worked at home (32%) and Walked (9%).

Car (driver)55.6%
Worked at home30.6%
Walked8.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation56.9%Employed full-time63.9%

Industries people work in

In Pejar, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 42%, followed by Wholesale trade (16%) and Health care & social assistance (16%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing44.4%
Wholesale trade16.7%
Health care & social assistance16.7%
Education & training11.1%
Construction8.3%
Professional & technical8.3%

Occupations people work in

In Pejar, the largest group is Managers at 43%, followed by Technicians & trades (32%) and Professionals (14%).

Managers33.3%
Technicians & trades25.0%
Professionals11.1%
Clerical & administrative8.3%

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