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Whian Whian

63 km²

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Demographics & Identity

Total population179▲ —since 2011Median age47 yrs▼ -23.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.7%People aged 65 and over25.1%Children under 1515.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41919

Age structure

In Whian Whian, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 38%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Children (0–14) (15%).

Older adults (45–64)39.1%
Seniors (65+)25.1%
Children (0–14)15.1%
Young adults (25–44)15.1%
Youth (15–24)9.5%

Marital status

In Whian Whian, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married46%
  • Never married37%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Whian Whian, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (4%).

Australia67.6%
England2.8%

Language

People using another language at home4.5%

Language used at home

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

English only79.3%

Religion

People with no religion55.3%

Religious affiliation

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

  • No religion70%
  • Christianity30%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1251.0%

Highest year of school

In Whian Whian, the largest group is Year 12 at 68%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1251.0%
Year 1015.4%
Year 9 or below8.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$608▼ -46.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,437▲ +27.7%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,375—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week17.0%

Household income distribution

In Whian Whian, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (14%).

$650–$1,49941.5%
$1,500–$2,99932.1%
Under $65015.1%
$3,000–$3,9999.4%
$4,000 or more7.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.0%People with a mental health condition6.1%People needing help with daily activities5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Whian Whian, the largest group is Asthma at 18%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Arthritis (16%).

Asthma6.1%
Mental health6.1%
Arthritis5.6%
Cancer5.6%
Heart disease3.9%
Lung condition2.8%
Stroke2.2%
Other condition2.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.9%People providing unpaid care18.2%People caring for children unpaid16.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▲ +180.0%since 2011One-parent families11.2%

Family composition

In Whian Whian, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples with children54%
  • Couples without children35%
  • One-parent families11%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,354—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -10.0%since 2011Households renting13.2%Homes owned outright49.1%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Whian Whian, the largest group is Owned outright at 52%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (14%).

  • Owned outright52%
  • Owned with a mortgage34%
  • Rented14%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Whian Whian, the largest group is Car (driver) at 59%, followed by Worked at home (25%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)52.2%
Worked at home22.4%
Walked7.5%
Car (passenger)6.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.2%Labour-force participation46.6%Employed full-time50.7%

Industries people work in

In Whian Whian, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 27%, followed by Education & training (23%) and Health care & social assistance (20%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing22.4%
Education & training19.4%
Health care & social assistance16.4%
Construction6.0%
Professional & technical6.0%
Manufacturing4.5%
Administrative & support4.5%
Public administration & safety4.5%

Occupations people work in

In Whian Whian, the largest group is Professionals at 27%, followed by Managers (23%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals29.9%
Managers25.4%
Community & personal service14.9%
Labourers10.4%
Technicians & trades9.0%
Machinery operators & drivers7.5%
Clerical & administrative6.0%
Sales workers6.0%

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