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Aspendale

3 km²

Aspendale has a larger-than-average population, high household incomes and a somewhat younger age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population7,285▲ +10.0%since 2011Median age40 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.5%People aged 65 and over15.9%Children under 1520.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4303303

Age structure

In Aspendale, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)28.2%
Young adults (25–44)23.6%
Children (0–14)20.8%
Seniors (65+)15.9%
Youth (15–24)11.5%

Marital status

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

  • Married52%
  • Never married33%
  • Divorced8%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Aspendale, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia78.1%
England4.4%
New Zealand1.4%
India0.8%
China0.8%
South Africa0.7%
Italy0.7%
Philippines0.4%
Vietnam0.3%

Language

People using another language at home10.2%

Language used at home

In Aspendale, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Greek (1%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only86.8%
Greek1.2%
Mandarin1.0%
Italian0.9%
Vietnamese0.3%
Hindi0.3%
Cantonese0.2%
Arabic0.2%
Punjabi0.1%
Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion45.7%

Religious affiliation

In Aspendale, the largest group is Christianity at 49%, followed by No religion (48%) and Hinduism (1%).

  • Christianity49%
  • No religion48%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Islam0%
  • Judaism0%
  • Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1269.2%

Highest year of school

In Aspendale, the largest group is Year 12 at 72%, followed by Year 11 (12%) and Year 10 (10%).

Year 1269.2%
Year 1111.9%
Year 109.8%
Year 9 or below5.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,023▲ +52.5%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,343▲ +54.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,809▲ +51.2%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week20.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week34.8%

Household income distribution

In Aspendale, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $4,000 or more (22%) and $650–$1,499 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99928.9%
$4,000 or more20.8%
$650–$1,49919.0%
$3,000–$3,99914.0%
Under $65011.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.6%People with a mental health condition6.9%People needing help with daily activities3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Aspendale, the largest group is Asthma at 21%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Mental health (17%).

Asthma8.4%
Other condition7.4%
Mental health6.9%
Arthritis6.3%
Heart disease3.5%
Diabetes3.3%
Cancer2.8%
Lung condition1.0%
Stroke0.9%
Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.5%People providing unpaid care15.9%People caring for children unpaid33.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families10.6%

Family composition

In Aspendale, the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (21%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples with children68%
  • Couples without children21%
  • One-parent families11%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$460▲ +42.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,383▲ +19.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting17.6%Homes owned outright38.0%Separate (detached) houses69.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In Aspendale, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 43%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (18%).

  • Owned with a mortgage43%
  • Owned outright38%
  • Rented18%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Aspendale, the largest group is Separate house at 69%, followed by Flat or apartment (20%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (11%).

  • Separate house69%
  • Flat or apartment20%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached11%
  • Other dwelling0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Aspendale, the largest group is Car (driver) at 52%, followed by Worked at home (41%) and Train (3%).

Car (driver)44.6%
Worked at home34.5%
Train2.3%
Car (passenger)1.8%
Walked1.2%
Bicycle0.5%
Bus0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.8%Labour-force participation68.2%Employed full-time59.3%

Industries people work in

In Aspendale, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Construction (12%).

Health care & social assistance12.5%
Education & training12.1%
Construction11.0%
Professional & technical10.3%
Retail trade7.4%
Manufacturing6.7%
Public administration & safety6.1%
Accommodation & food4.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Aspendale, the largest group is Professionals at 30%, followed by Managers (18%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals29.3%
Managers17.5%
Clerical & administrative13.3%
Technicians & trades12.2%
Community & personal service11.1%
Sales workers8.3%
Labourers4.5%
Machinery operators & drivers2.4%

Nearby areas

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