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Wolgan Valley

93 km²

Wolgan Valley has well-off households, a notably young population and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population71—since 2011Median age30 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over5.6%Children under 150.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41212

Age structure

In Wolgan Valley, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 47%, followed by Youth (15–24) (31%) and Older adults (45–64) (16%).

Young adults (25–44)40.8%
Youth (15–24)26.8%
Older adults (45–64)14.1%
Seniors (65+)5.6%

Marital status

In Wolgan Valley, the largest group is Never married at 63%, followed by Married (37%).

  • Never married63%
  • Married37%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wolgan Valley, the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by India (13%) and New Zealand (8%).

Australia57.7%
India9.9%
New Zealand5.6%

Language

People using another language at home25.4%

Language used at home

In Wolgan Valley, the largest group is English only at 83%, followed by Hindi (11%) and Cantonese (6%).

English only62.0%
Hindi8.5%
Cantonese4.2%

Religion

People with no religion46.5%

Religious affiliation

In Wolgan Valley, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Hinduism (5%).

  • No religion57%
  • Christianity38%
  • Hinduism5%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1291.7%

Highest year of school

In Wolgan Valley, the largest group is Year 12 at 89%, followed by Year 10 (6%) and Year 11 (5%).

Year 1291.7%
Year 106.7%
Year 115.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,159—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$4,999—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$4,999—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week12.7%

Household income distribution

In Wolgan Valley, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 100%.

$4,000 or more75.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition9.9%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wolgan Valley, the largest group is Other condition at 100%.

Other condition4.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.7%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid6.3%

Family & Households

Average household size3.2—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Wolgan Valley, the largest group is Couples with children at 76%, followed by Couples without children (24%).

  • Couples with children76%
  • Couples without children24%

Housing & Dwellings

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,059—since 2011Average people per bedroom1.00—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Wolgan Valley, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (50%).

  • Owned outright50%
  • Owned with a mortgage50%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Wolgan Valley, the largest group is Walked at 74%, followed by Car (driver) (10%) and Car (passenger) (10%).

Walked57.4%
Car (driver)7.4%
Car (passenger)7.4%
Worked at home5.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years60.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation81.0%Employed full-time68.5%

Industries people work in

In Wolgan Valley, the largest group is Administrative & support at 59%, followed by Accommodation & food (20%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (8%).

Administrative & support64.8%
Accommodation & food22.2%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing9.3%
Public administration & safety7.4%
Retail trade5.6%

Occupations people work in

In Wolgan Valley, the largest group is Community & personal service at 28%, followed by Managers (23%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Community & personal service31.5%
Managers25.9%
Technicians & trades18.5%
Professionals16.7%
Clerical & administrative11.1%
Labourers9.3%

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