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Picton (NSW)

42 km²

Picton (NSW) is characterised by a larger-than-average population, high household incomes and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Picton (NSW), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population5,282▲ +15.0%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +2.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.9%People aged 65 and over14.7%Children under 1520.5%People in a de facto relationship10.8%▲ +37.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)27.7%

Young adults (25–44)24.6%

Children (0–14)20.5%

Seniors (65+)14.7%

Youth (15–24)12.3%

Marital status

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (8%).

Married52%
Never married33%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia84.4%

England4.3%

New Zealand1.2%

South Africa0.5%

China0.3%

India0.2%

Philippines0.2%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (34%) and Irish (11%).

English44.9%

Australian41.8%

Irish13.8%

Scottish11.7%

Italian4.0%

German3.7%

Dutch1.2%

Chinese0.9%

Greek0.7%

Filipino0.5%

Language

People using another language at home4.4%

Language used at home

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Cantonese (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only92.0%

Cantonese0.4%

Italian0.4%

Arabic0.3%

Mandarin0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Greek0.2%

Vietnamese0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion36.1%

Religious affiliation

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Christianity at 61%, followed by No religion (38%) and Islam (1%).

Christianity61%
No religion38%
Islam1%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1250.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher18.1%

Highest year of school

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Year 12 at 53%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1250.6%

Year 1030.1%

Year 9 or below7.5%

Year 116.6%

Highest qualification level

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 46%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV39.2%

Bachelor degree18.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.8%

Postgraduate degree6.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.2%

Certificate I / II1.7%

Field of qualification

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Management & commerce (20%) and Society & culture (13%).

Engineering & related19.0%

Management & commerce18.0%

Society & culture11.5%

Health10.7%

Education9.5%

Architecture & building8.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.4%

Creative arts2.7%

Agriculture & environment2.1%

Natural & physical sciences2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$939▲ +47.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,181▲ +46.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,511▲ +43.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week15.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week31.7%

Household income distribution

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (21%) and $4,000 or more (18%).

$1,500–$2,99930.3%

$650–$1,49919.8%

$4,000 or more17.3%

$3,000–$3,99914.4%

Under $65011.9%

Personal income distribution

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Under $650 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

Under $65034.3%

$650–$1,49932.5%

$1,500–$2,99922.9%

$3,000 or more4.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.3%People with a mental health condition9.9%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None63.6%

One condition20.5%

Two conditions6.6%

Three or more3.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Arthritis (18%).

Mental health9.9%

Asthma9.5%

Arthritis9.3%

Other condition7.6%

Diabetes4.7%

Heart disease4.2%

Cancer3.6%

Lung condition1.6%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.2%People providing unpaid care13.0%People caring for children unpaid29.9%People who served in the Defence Force3.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▼ -3.4%since 2011 One-parent families11.7%People living alone20.5%▲ +3.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children64%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 1 person (20%) and 4 people (18%).

2 people32.1%

1 person20.5%

4 people18.4%

3 people16.2%

5 people7.5%

6 or more5.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$375▲ +44.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,383▲ +10.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting19.0%Homes owned outright31.4%Separate (detached) houses90.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms85.6%▲ +2.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (19%).

Owned with a mortgage48%
Owned outright32%
Rented19%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Flat or apartment (4%).

Separate house90%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Flat or apartment4%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 3 bedrooms (29%) and 5 or more (17%).

4 bedrooms40.4%

3 bedrooms28.6%

5 or more16.7%

2 bedrooms9.1%

1 bedroom3.6%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $200–$349 (30%) and Under $200 (12%).

$350–$54944.3%

$200–$34927.3%

Under $20011.2%

$550–$7499.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $3,000 or more (31%) and $1,000–$1,799 (19%).

$1,800–$2,99938.7%

$3,000 or more29.2%

$1,000–$1,79918.4%

Under $1,0008.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.0%▼ -25.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 37%, followed by 1 vehicle (26%) and 3 vehicles (18%).

2 vehicles36.7%

1 vehicle25.9%

3 vehicles18.1%

4 or more15.7%

No vehicle4.0%

How people get to work

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Car (driver) at 62%, followed by Worked at home (32%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)50.2%

Worked at home26.1%

Car (passenger)3.0%

Walked1.6%

Train0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.8%Recent arrivals from overseas4.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.4%Labour-force participation67.3%Employed full-time56.9%

Industries people work in

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Construction at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Education & training (10%).

Construction15.2%

Health care & social assistance12.5%

Education & training9.9%

Retail trade8.9%

Manufacturing6.9%

Public administration & safety6.4%

Accommodation & food5.7%

Transport & warehousing5.7%

Professional & technical5.1%

Other services3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Picton (NSW), the largest group is Professionals at 19%, followed by Technicians & trades (18%) and Managers (15%).

Professionals18.2%

Technicians & trades17.3%

Managers15.0%

Clerical & administrative14.4%

Community & personal service10.0%

Labourers8.4%

Sales workers7.4%

Machinery operators & drivers7.1%

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