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Saumarez

27 km²

Saumarez is characterised by an ageing population and a large over-65 community.

It's also marked by somewhat fewer renters than the norm and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population76—since 2011Median age60 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.9%People aged 65 and over35.5%Children under 1510.5%People in a de facto relationship10.0%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41010

Age structure

Saumarez splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (33%) and Seniors (65+) (30%), with Young adults (25–44) at 24%.

Older adults (45–64)39.5%
Seniors (65+)35.5%
Young adults (25–44)28.9%
Children (0–14)10.5%
Youth (15–24)3.9%

Marital status

In Saumarez, Married is the majority at 65%; Never married is next at 16%.

  • Married65%
  • Never married16%
  • Divorced14%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Saumarez, Australia is the majority at 100%.

Australia94.7%

Ancestry

In Saumarez, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (25%) and Scottish (15%).

English50.0%
Australian35.5%
Scottish21.1%
Irish15.8%
German10.5%
Italian3.9%
Dutch3.9%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only101.3%

Religion

People with no religion19.7%

Religious affiliation

In Saumarez, Christianity is the majority at 78%; No religion is next at 22%.

  • Christianity78%
  • No religion22%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1250.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher21.7%

Highest year of school

In Saumarez, Year 12 is the majority at 59%; Year 10 is next at 25%.

Year 1250.7%
Year 1021.7%
Year 9 or below13.0%

Highest qualification level

In Saumarez, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 50%, followed by Bachelor degree (42%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (8%).

Certificate III / IV42.9%
Bachelor degree35.7%
Advanced diploma / diploma7.1%

Field of qualification

In Saumarez, the largest group is Health at 36%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Natural & physical sciences (12%).

Health28.6%
Engineering & related14.3%
Natural & physical sciences9.5%
Architecture & building9.5%
Society & culture9.5%
Management & commerce7.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$680—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,468—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,687—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week4.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Saumarez, $1,500–$2,999 is the majority at 52%; $650–$1,499 is next at 29%.

$1,500–$2,99935.5%
$650–$1,49919.4%
Under $65012.9%

Personal income distribution

In Saumarez, Under $650 is the majority at 52%; $650–$1,499 is next at 33%.

Under $65047.8%
$650–$1,49930.4%
$1,500–$2,9998.7%
$3,000 or more4.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition48.7%People with a mental health condition6.6%People needing help with daily activities7.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Saumarez, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 30%.

None53.9%
One condition28.9%
Two conditions10.5%
Three or more3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Saumarez, the largest group is Arthritis at 33%, followed by Heart disease (18%) and Asthma (12%).

Arthritis25.0%
Heart disease13.2%
Asthma9.2%
Lung condition9.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Mental health6.6%
Cancer3.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers23.2%People providing unpaid care17.4%People caring for children unpaid13.0%People who served in the Defence Force7.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework29.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2—since 2011One-parent families6.3%People living alone19.4%—since 2011

Family composition

In Saumarez, Couples without children is the majority at 53%; Couples with children is next at 41%.

  • Couples without children53%
  • Couples with children41%
  • One-parent families6%

Household size

In Saumarez, 2 people is the majority at 57%; 1 person is next at 17%.

2 people64.5%
1 person19.4%
3 people16.1%
5 people12.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$303—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,820—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.60—since 2011Households renting9.7%Homes owned outright64.5%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms87.1%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Saumarez, Owned outright is the majority at 63%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 28%.

  • Owned outright63%
  • Owned with a mortgage28%
  • Rented9%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Saumarez, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 59%; 3 bedrooms is next at 26%.

4 bedrooms51.6%
3 bedrooms22.6%
5 or more12.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Saumarez, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 100%.

$1,800–$2,99933.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Saumarez, 2 vehicles is the majority at 67%; 3 vehicles is next at 22%.

2 vehicles58.1%
3 vehicles19.4%
1 vehicle9.7%

How people get to work

In Saumarez, Car (driver) is the majority at 70%; Worked at home is next at 30%.

Car (driver)60.0%
Worked at home25.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years21.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation55.1%Employed full-time60.0%

Industries people work in

Saumarez splits fairly evenly between Education & training (27%) and Health care & social assistance (27%), with Finance & insurance at 18%.

Education & training17.1%
Health care & social assistance17.1%
Finance & insurance11.4%
Construction8.6%
Public administration & safety8.6%

Occupations people work in

Saumarez splits fairly evenly between Professionals (24%) and Managers (20%), with Clerical & administrative at 20%.

Professionals28.6%
Managers22.9%
Clerical & administrative22.9%
Labourers14.3%
Machinery operators & drivers11.4%
Technicians & trades8.6%
Sales workers8.6%

Nearby areas

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