Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Nerrena

37 km²

Nerrena has a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

📍 Nerrena, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population238▼ -55.4%since 2011 Median age46 yrs▲ +7.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over25.2%Children under 1525.2%People in a de facto relationship18.6%▲ +47.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Nerrena, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Children (0–14) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)33.6%

Children (0–14)25.2%

Seniors (65+)25.2%

Young adults (25–44)17.2%

Youth (15–24)8.8%

Marital status

In Nerrena, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (9%).

Married54%
Never married31%
Divorced9%
Widowed6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Nerrena, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia84.9%

England4.2%

New Zealand2.1%

Ancestry

In Nerrena, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (23%) and Irish (19%).

English48.3%

Australian30.7%

Irish26.1%

Scottish13.4%

Dutch9.2%

Italian2.5%

German2.5%

Indian2.5%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only95.0%

Religion

People with no religion52.9%

Religious affiliation

In Nerrena, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (41%) and Buddhism (3%).

No religion57%
Christianity41%
Buddhism3%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1251.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher16.8%

Highest year of school

In Nerrena, the largest group is Year 12 at 54%, followed by Year 11 (21%) and Year 10 (15%).

Year 1251.7%

Year 1120.2%

Year 1014.0%

Year 9 or below9.0%

Highest qualification level

In Nerrena, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 41%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV35.8%

Bachelor degree17.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.0%

Postgraduate degree6.6%

Certificate I / II5.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.7%

Field of qualification

In Nerrena, the largest group is Engineering & related at 14%, followed by Health (14%) and Education (14%).

Engineering & related11.3%

Health11.3%

Education11.3%

Management & commerce11.3%

Society & culture9.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services8.5%

Architecture & building7.5%

Agriculture & environment5.7%

Creative arts2.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$805▲ +30.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,731▲ +49.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,875▲ +37.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week26.5%

Household income distribution

In Nerrena, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $3,000–$3,999 (19%) and $650–$1,499 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99936.1%

$3,000–$3,99915.7%

$650–$1,49913.3%

$4,000 or more10.8%

Under $6504.8%

Personal income distribution

In Nerrena, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65038.0%

$650–$1,49931.5%

$1,500–$2,99915.8%

$3,000 or more3.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.8%People with a mental health condition5.5%People needing help with daily activities1.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Nerrena, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (5%).

None68.5%

One condition19.3%

Two conditions5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Nerrena, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Heart disease (20%) and Asthma (18%).

Arthritis7.6%

Heart disease6.7%

Asthma5.9%

Mental health5.5%

Cancer2.5%

Diabetes2.5%

Other condition1.7%

Lung condition1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers32.1%People providing unpaid care12.0%People caring for children unpaid37.5%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework34.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▲ +8.0%since 2011 One-parent families9.7%People living alone14.5%▼ -36.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Nerrena, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children60%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families10%

Household size

In Nerrena, the largest group is 2 people at 43%, followed by 4 people (18%) and 1 person (14%).

2 people45.8%

4 people19.3%

1 person14.5%

3 people12.0%

5 people10.8%

6 or more3.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +130.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517▲ +20.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting10.8%Homes owned outright54.2%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms89.2%▲ +6.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Nerrena, the largest group is Owned outright at 57%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (11%).

Owned outright57%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Rented11%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Nerrena, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 53%, followed by 3 bedrooms (36%) and 5 or more (6%).

4 bedrooms49.4%

3 bedrooms33.7%

5 or more6.0%

2 bedrooms3.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Nerrena, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 59%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (24%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

$1,000–$1,79940.0%

$1,800–$2,99916.0%

Under $1,00012.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Nerrena, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 45%, followed by 3 vehicles (21%) and 4 or more (19%).

2 vehicles41.0%

3 vehicles19.3%

4 or more16.9%

1 vehicle13.3%

How people get to work

In Nerrena, the largest group is Car (driver) at 66%, followed by Worked at home (26%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)58.2%

Worked at home23.0%

Walked7.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.9%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation66.3%Employed full-time56.6%

Industries people work in

In Nerrena, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 22%, followed by Construction (12%) and Accommodation & food (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing23.8%

Construction13.1%

Accommodation & food10.7%

Education & training10.7%

Health care & social assistance9.0%

Retail trade7.4%

Professional & technical7.4%

Public administration & safety6.6%

Wholesale trade5.7%

Administrative & support4.9%

Occupations people work in

In Nerrena, the largest group is Managers at 27%, followed by Technicians & trades (20%) and Professionals (14%).

Managers26.2%

Technicians & trades19.7%

Professionals13.9%

Clerical & administrative10.7%

Sales workers9.0%

Community & personal service8.2%

Machinery operators & drivers5.7%

Labourers3.3%

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