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Avonsleigh

8 km²

Avonsleigh is characterised by a low share of renters and slightly above-average household incomes.

It's also marked by a slightly larger population than usual and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Avonsleigh, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population844▲ +14.8%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▲ +5.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over15.0%Children under 1519.3%People in a de facto relationship17.9%▲ +43.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)29.4%

Young adults (25–44)25.6%

Children (0–14)19.3%

Seniors (65+)15.0%

Youth (15–24)11.7%

Marital status

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (10%).

Married49%
Never married34%
Divorced10%
Separated4%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia82.3%

England5.8%

New Zealand0.7%

South Africa0.4%

Ancestry

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is English at 35%, followed by Australian (33%) and Scottish (10%).

English44.9%

Australian41.7%

Scottish13.2%

Irish11.6%

Italian4.7%

German4.7%

Dutch3.4%

Greek1.7%

Chinese1.3%

Language

People using another language at home2.0%

Language used at home

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Italian (0%).

English only93.4%

Italian0.4%

Religion

People with no religion65.2%

Religious affiliation

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is No religion at 69%, followed by Christianity (30%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion69%
Christianity30%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1257.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher20.1%

Highest year of school

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is Year 12 at 61%, followed by Year 10 (19%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1257.4%

Year 1017.7%

Year 1113.7%

Year 9 or below5.6%

Highest qualification level

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 44%, followed by Bachelor degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV39.4%

Bachelor degree22.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.6%

Postgraduate degree4.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.3%

Certificate I / II1.6%

Field of qualification

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is Engineering & related at 19%, followed by Education (15%) and Society & culture (15%).

Engineering & related17.1%

Education13.2%

Society & culture13.2%

Management & commerce11.6%

Architecture & building10.7%

Health9.3%

Agriculture & environment4.6%

Creative arts3.9%

Natural & physical sciences3.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$866▲ +61.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,055▲ +41.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,242▲ +62.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week15.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week25.8%

Household income distribution

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $4,000 or more (16%).

$1,500–$2,99935.1%

$650–$1,49925.8%

$4,000 or more15.1%

$3,000–$3,99910.7%

Under $6508.9%

Personal income distribution

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

Under $65037.8%

$650–$1,49930.5%

$1,500–$2,99920.3%

$3,000 or more6.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.3%People with a mental health condition8.5%People needing help with daily activities3.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (5%).

None62.8%

One condition21.4%

Two conditions4.7%

Three or more2.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Mental health (19%).

Arthritis9.8%

Asthma8.8%

Mental health8.5%

Other condition7.1%

Heart disease4.6%

Cancer2.3%

Diabetes2.0%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.0%People providing unpaid care14.5%People caring for children unpaid33.4%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▼ -6.7%since 2011 One-parent families11.4%People living alone14.1%▼ -0.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is Couples with children at 61%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children61%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families11%

Household size

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is 2 people at 36%, followed by 4 people (21%) and 3 people (20%).

2 people36.1%

4 people21.6%

3 people19.9%

1 person14.1%

5 people8.2%

6 or more1.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$356▲ +57.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,859▲ +32.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting7.9%Homes owned outright32.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms92.8%▲ +6.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 59%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (8%).

Owned with a mortgage59%
Owned outright33%
Rented8%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 52%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 5 or more (10%).

3 bedrooms53.3%

4 bedrooms29.6%

5 or more10.0%

2 bedrooms7.6%

1 bedroom1.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is $350–$549 at 100%.

$350–$54930.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (31%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

$1,800–$2,99933.9%

$1,000–$1,79926.8%

Under $1,00013.1%

$3,000 or more12.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.4%▲ +35.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (20%) and 3 vehicles (20%).

2 vehicles42.6%

1 vehicle19.7%

3 vehicles19.7%

4 or more15.2%

No vehicle2.4%

How people get to work

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is Car (driver) at 64%, followed by Worked at home (29%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)55.0%

Worked at home25.2%

Car (passenger)3.8%

Walked1.4%

Bus0.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.6%Recent arrivals from overseas3.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.1%Labour-force participation66.1%Employed full-time61.5%

Industries people work in

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is Construction at 17%, followed by Education & training (14%) and Health care & social assistance (12%).

Construction15.5%

Education & training13.1%

Health care & social assistance11.5%

Manufacturing9.0%

Professional & technical7.7%

Retail trade7.0%

Accommodation & food3.8%

Public administration & safety3.8%

Other services3.8%

Administrative & support3.4%

Occupations people work in

In Avonsleigh, the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Technicians & trades (20%) and Managers (15%).

Professionals23.4%

Technicians & trades19.6%

Managers14.2%

Clerical & administrative11.5%

Community & personal service9.0%

Machinery operators & drivers7.4%

Labourers7.4%

Sales workers5.0%

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👥 Demographics & Identity