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Cape Paterson

16 km²

Cape Paterson has an older age profile than most, a moderately large population and slightly below-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,111▲ +54.7%since 2011Median age55 yrs▲ +14.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.3%People aged 65 and over31.1%Children under 1512.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–47474

Age structure

In Cape Paterson, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Seniors (65+) (31%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)32.0%
Seniors (65+)31.1%
Young adults (25–44)17.4%
Children (0–14)12.0%
Youth (15–24)7.6%

Marital status

In Cape Paterson, the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married52%
  • Never married28%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Cape Paterson, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia82.1%
England4.6%
New Zealand2.5%
Italy0.5%
South Africa0.5%
China0.4%
India0.3%

Language

People using another language at home4.9%

Language used at home

In Cape Paterson, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Italian (2%) and Greek (1%).

English only92.7%
Italian1.9%
Greek0.5%

Religion

People with no religion59.8%

Religious affiliation

In Cape Paterson, the largest group is No religion at 62%, followed by Christianity (36%) and Other religions (1%).

  • No religion62%
  • Christianity36%
  • Other religions1%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Buddhism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1258.6%

Highest year of school

In Cape Paterson, the largest group is Year 12 at 61%, followed by Year 11 (16%) and Year 10 (15%).

Year 1258.6%
Year 1115.7%
Year 1014.7%
Year 9 or below6.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$656▲ +26.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,285▲ +25.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,632▲ +31.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.3%

Household income distribution

In Cape Paterson, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (25%).

$650–$1,49932.7%
$1,500–$2,99924.6%
Under $65022.9%
$3,000–$3,9996.2%
$4,000 or more6.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.8%People with a mental health condition10.4%People needing help with daily activities4.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Cape Paterson, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis14.0%
Mental health10.4%
Other condition10.4%
Asthma8.8%
Heart disease5.8%
Diabetes5.6%
Cancer4.8%
Lung condition2.9%
Stroke1.4%
Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.9%People providing unpaid care16.2%People caring for children unpaid23.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families8.4%

Family composition

In Cape Paterson, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (41%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples with children50%
  • Couples without children41%
  • One-parent families8%
  • Other families0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +22.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517▲ +27.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011Households renting16.3%Homes owned outright53.9%Separate (detached) houses96.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Cape Paterson, the largest group is Owned outright at 55%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Rented (17%).

  • Owned outright55%
  • Owned with a mortgage24%
  • Rented17%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Cape Paterson, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

  • Separate house97%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached2%
  • Flat or apartment1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Cape Paterson, the largest group is Car (driver) at 66%, followed by Worked at home (27%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)58.0%
Worked at home23.7%
Car (passenger)3.8%
Walked1.1%
Bicycle0.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years46.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.8%Labour-force participation50.7%Employed full-time49.4%

Industries people work in

In Cape Paterson, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Construction (14%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance18.3%
Construction14.1%
Education & training10.3%
Retail trade7.8%
Public administration & safety7.6%
Professional & technical6.7%
Accommodation & food5.9%
Manufacturing4.4%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.0%
Administrative & support4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Cape Paterson, the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Managers (16%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Professionals23.7%
Managers15.5%
Technicians & trades14.3%
Community & personal service13.2%
Clerical & administrative12.4%
Sales workers9.2%
Labourers7.8%
Machinery operators & drivers2.1%

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