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Birdwoodton

12 km²

Birdwoodton has a low share of renters and a somewhat younger age profile.

It's also marked by a slightly larger population than usual and household incomes a little above the norm.

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📍 Birdwoodton, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population748▲ +26.1%since 2011Median age39 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.3%People aged 65 and over14.0%Children under 1523.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43434

Age structure

In Birdwoodton, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)27.8%
Young adults (25–44)23.1%
Children (0–14)23.0%
Seniors (65+)14.0%
Youth (15–24)10.6%

Marital status

In Birdwoodton, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (33%) and Widowed (3%).

  • Married58%
  • Never married33%
  • Widowed3%
  • Divorced3%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Birdwoodton, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by Italy (1%) and Vietnam (1%).

Australia80.1%
Italy1.2%
Vietnam0.8%
New Zealand0.4%

Language

People using another language at home6.4%

Language used at home

In Birdwoodton, the largest group is English only at 94%, followed by Italian (2%) and Mandarin (2%).

English only81.7%
Italian1.7%
Mandarin1.5%
Vietnamese0.8%
Greek0.8%
Cantonese0.4%

Religion

People with no religion36.9%

Religious affiliation

In Birdwoodton, the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (42%) and Buddhism (3%).

  • Christianity54%
  • No religion42%
  • Buddhism3%
  • Islam1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.5%

Highest year of school

In Birdwoodton, the largest group is Year 12 at 45%, followed by Year 10 (23%) and Year 11 (17%).

Year 1238.5%
Year 1020.1%
Year 1114.2%
Year 9 or below13.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$794▲ +32.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,784▲ +49.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,921▲ +48.2%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week22.3%

Household income distribution

In Birdwoodton, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $3,000–$3,999 (13%).

$1,500–$2,99929.9%
$650–$1,49926.3%
$3,000–$3,99912.1%
Under $65011.2%
$4,000 or more10.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.3%People with a mental health condition5.3%People needing help with daily activities4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Birdwoodton, the largest group is Asthma at 26%, followed by Arthritis (20%) and Mental health (15%).

Asthma9.5%
Arthritis7.2%
Mental health5.3%
Other condition5.1%
Cancer3.3%
Diabetes3.1%
Heart disease2.3%
Lung condition0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.3%People providing unpaid care15.1%People caring for children unpaid27.5%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0▲ +3.4%since 2011One-parent families9.8%

Family composition

In Birdwoodton, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples with children63%
  • Couples without children27%
  • One-parent families10%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +42.9%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,487▼ -2.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting8.0%Homes owned outright39.7%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Birdwoodton, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (41%) and Rented (8%).

  • Owned with a mortgage49%
  • Owned outright41%
  • Rented8%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Birdwoodton, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)61.9%
Worked at home13.1%
Car (passenger)5.5%
Walked5.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.1%Labour-force participation60.8%Employed full-time61.3%

Industries people work in

In Birdwoodton, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 17%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Education & training (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing15.7%
Retail trade10.5%
Education & training9.9%
Health care & social assistance9.0%
Construction8.4%
Transport & warehousing6.1%
Public administration & safety5.2%
Other services5.2%
Accommodation & food4.9%
Professional & technical4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Birdwoodton, the largest group is Managers at 18%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Labourers (16%).

Managers17.2%
Technicians & trades16.6%
Labourers14.8%
Professionals13.4%
Clerical & administrative12.2%
Sales workers8.4%
Machinery operators & drivers7.6%
Community & personal service5.5%

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