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Retreat (NSW)

136 km²

Retreat (NSW) is characterised by low household incomes, an older age profile than most and a modest population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population45—since 2011Median age56 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over6.7%Children under 1513.3%

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 Retreat (NSW), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 60%, followed by Children (0–14) (20%) and Youth (15–24) (10%).

Older adults (45–64)40.0%
Children (0–14)13.3%
Youth (15–24)6.7%
Seniors (65+)6.7%

Marital status

In Retreat (NSW), the largest group is Married at 62%, followed by Never married (23%) and Divorced (15%).

  • Married62%
  • Never married23%
  • Divorced15%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Retreat (NSW), the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia93.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Retreat (NSW), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only93.3%

Religion

People with no religion26.7%

Religious affiliation

In Retreat (NSW), the largest group is Christianity at 70%, followed by No religion (30%).

  • Christianity70%
  • No religion30%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1242.9%

Highest year of school

In Retreat (NSW), the largest group is Year 10 at 39%, followed by Year 12 (33%) and Year 9 or below (28%).

Year 1051.4%
Year 1242.9%
Year 9 or below37.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$437—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$725—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$900—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Retreat (NSW), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 57%, followed by Under $650 (43%).

$650–$1,49944.4%
Under $65033.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition40.0%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities22.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Retreat (NSW), the largest group is Other condition at 37%, followed by Asthma (29%) and Arthritis (23%).

Other condition28.9%
Asthma22.2%
Arthritis17.8%
Heart disease8.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers37.8%People providing unpaid care35.1%People caring for children unpaid35.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Retreat (NSW), the largest group is Couples without children at 58%, followed by Couples with children (42%).

  • Couples without children58%
  • Couples with children42%

Housing & Dwellings

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$959—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Retreat (NSW), the largest group is Owned outright at 100%.

  • Owned outright100%

Types of homes

In Retreat (NSW), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Retreat (NSW), the largest group is Car (driver) at 48%, followed by Worked at home (38%) and Walked (14%).

Car (driver)41.7%
Worked at home33.3%
Walked12.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years20.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation64.9%Employed full-time54.2%

Industries people work in

In Retreat (NSW), the largest group is Retail trade at 29%, followed by Professional & technical (29%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (24%).

Retail trade20.8%
Professional & technical20.8%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing16.7%
Construction12.5%

Occupations people work in

In Retreat (NSW), the largest group is Managers at 21%, followed by Technicians & trades (21%) and Sales workers (21%).

Managers16.7%
Technicians & trades16.7%
Sales workers16.7%
Labourers16.7%
Professionals12.5%

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