Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Chocolyn

19 km²

Chocolyn has low household incomes and a below-average share of degree-holders.

It also has a slightly higher share of renters than usual and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Chocolyn, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population61—since 2011 Median age49 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over34.4%Children under 1511.5%People in a de facto relationship17.0%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 39%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (20%) and Youth (15–24) (17%).

Seniors (65+)34.4%

Older adults (45–64)18.0%

Youth (15–24)14.8%

Children (0–14)11.5%

Young adults (25–44)9.8%

Marital status

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (18%).

Married45%
Never married29%
Divorced18%
Widowed7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia90.2%

Ancestry

In Chocolyn, the largest group is English at 35%, followed by Australian (29%) and Irish (20%).

English49.2%

Australian41.0%

Irish27.9%

Scottish14.8%

Italian8.2%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Chocolyn, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only98.4%

Religion

People with no religion36.1%

Religious affiliation

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Christianity at 68%, followed by No religion (32%).

Christianity68%
No religion32%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1239.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher6.9%

Highest year of school

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 11 (27%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1239.3%

Year 1121.4%

Year 9 or below12.5%

Year 107.1%

Highest qualification level

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 53%, followed by Bachelor degree (27%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV30.8%

Bachelor degree15.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.5%

Field of qualification

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Health at 40%, followed by Agriculture & environment (30%) and Education (30%).

Health15.4%

Agriculture & environment11.5%

Education11.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$596—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$900—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,187—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Chocolyn, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by Under $650 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

$650–$1,49932.3%

Under $65029.0%

$1,500–$2,99916.1%

Personal income distribution

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Under $650 at 59%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (6%).

Under $65055.2%

$650–$1,49932.8%

$1,500–$2,9995.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.8%People with a mental health condition4.9%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Chocolyn, the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (12%).

None77.0%

One condition23.0%

Two conditions13.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Asthma at 27%, followed by Other condition (20%) and Cancer (13%).

Asthma13.1%

Other condition9.8%

Cancer6.6%

Arthritis4.9%

Diabetes4.9%

Lung condition4.9%

Mental health4.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers34.5%People providing unpaid care15.5%People caring for children unpaid12.1%People who served in the Defence Force5.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1—since 2011 One-parent families0.0%People living alone32.3%—since 2011

Family composition

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (46%).

Couples with children54%
Couples without children46%

Household size

In Chocolyn, the largest group is 2 people at 50%, followed by 1 person (38%) and 4 people (12%).

2 people41.9%

1 person32.3%

4 people9.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,142—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.60—since 2011 Households renting25.8%Homes owned outright35.5%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms71.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Rented (25%).

Owned with a mortgage41%
Owned outright34%
Rented25%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Chocolyn, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 56%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms45.2%

4 bedrooms25.8%

2 bedrooms9.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $20050.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Chocolyn, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 100%.

$1,000–$1,79923.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Chocolyn, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 47%, followed by 1 vehicle (24%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles55.2%

1 vehicle27.6%

3 vehicles17.2%

4 or more17.2%

How people get to work

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Car (driver) at 66%, followed by Walked (17%) and Worked at home (17%).

Car (driver)57.6%

Walked15.2%

Worked at home15.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation55.2%Employed full-time54.5%

Industries people work in

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 30%, followed by Construction (14%) and Accommodation & food (14%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing33.3%

Construction15.2%

Accommodation & food15.2%

Professional & technical15.2%

Retail trade12.1%

Health care & social assistance12.1%

Manufacturing9.1%

Occupations people work in

In Chocolyn, the largest group is Managers at 41%, followed by Professionals (13%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Managers39.4%

Professionals12.1%

Community & personal service12.1%

Machinery operators & drivers12.1%

Labourers12.1%

Sales workers9.1%

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