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Hotspur

213 km²

Hotspur stands out for very few university graduates, with modest household incomes.

Beyond that, it has a notably older population and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population34—since 2011Median age53 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over20.6%Children under 150.0%People in a de facto relationship9.1%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–466

Age structure

In Hotspur, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 63%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Youth (15–24) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)58.8%
Seniors (65+)20.6%
Youth (15–24)14.7%

Marital status

In Hotspur, the largest group is Married at 57%, followed by Never married (25%) and Divorced (18%).

  • Married57%
  • Never married25%
  • Divorced18%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia82.4%

Ancestry

In Hotspur, the largest group is English at 43%, followed by Australian (40%) and Scottish (17%).

English44.1%
Australian41.2%
Scottish17.6%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only88.2%

Religion

People with no religion55.9%

Religious affiliation

In Hotspur, the largest group is No religion at 70%, followed by Christianity (30%).

  • No religion70%
  • Christianity30%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1228.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Highest year of school

In Hotspur, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 11 (24%) and Year 10 (19%).

Year 1228.1%
Year 1115.6%
Year 1012.5%
Year 9 or below9.4%

Highest qualification level

In Hotspur, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 64%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (36%).

Certificate III / IV31.8%
Advanced diploma / diploma18.2%

Field of qualification

In Hotspur, the largest group is Engineering & related at 28%, followed by Agriculture & environment (22%) and Education (17%).

Engineering & related22.7%
Agriculture & environment18.2%
Education13.6%
Management & commerce13.6%
Society & culture13.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$687—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$899—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$725—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Hotspur, the largest group is Under $650 at 67%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (33%).

Under $65035.3%
$1,500–$2,99917.6%

Personal income distribution

In Hotspur, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 50%, followed by Under $650 (42%) and $1,500–$2,999 (8%).

$650–$1,49954.3%
Under $65045.7%
$1,500–$2,9998.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition41.2%People with a mental health condition11.8%People needing help with daily activities8.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Hotspur, the largest group is None at 53%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (13%).

None47.1%
One condition17.6%
Two conditions11.8%
Three or more11.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Hotspur, the largest group is Asthma at 25%, followed by Arthritis (20%) and Mental health (20%).

Asthma14.7%
Arthritis11.8%
Mental health11.8%
Other condition11.8%
Cancer8.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers28.6%People providing unpaid care28.6%People caring for children unpaid8.6%People who served in the Defence Force14.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.6%

Family & Households

Average household size1.7—since 2011

Family composition

In Hotspur, the largest group is Couples without children at 52%, followed by Couples with children (48%).

  • Couples without children52%
  • Couples with children48%

Household size

In Hotspur, the largest group is 1 person at 44%, followed by 3 people (38%) and 2 people (19%).

1 person41.2%
3 people35.3%
2 people17.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$550—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Hotspur, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (21%).

  • Owned outright43%
  • Owned with a mortgage36%
  • Rented21%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Hotspur, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 70%, followed by 1 bedroom (30%).

3 bedrooms41.2%
1 bedroom17.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Hotspur, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 3 vehicles (33%) and 1 vehicle (24%).

2 vehicles50.0%
3 vehicles38.9%
1 vehicle27.8%

How people get to work

In Hotspur, the largest group is Car (driver) at 63%, followed by Car (passenger) (21%) and Worked at home (16%).

Car (driver)54.5%
Car (passenger)18.2%
Worked at home13.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation71.4%Employed full-time59.1%

Industries people work in

In Hotspur, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 64%, followed by Retail trade (36%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing40.9%
Retail trade22.7%

Occupations people work in

In Hotspur, the largest group is Managers at 42%, followed by Labourers (19%) and Sales workers (15%).

Managers50.0%
Labourers22.7%
Sales workers18.2%
Technicians & trades13.6%
Clerical & administrative13.6%

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