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Newmerella

55 km²

Newmerella is characterised by household incomes a little below the norm, a slightly older population and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population415▼ -5.9%since 2011Median age49 yrs▲ +19.5%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population10.4%People aged 65 and over24.3%Children under 1518.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42121

Age structure

In Newmerella, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)29.6%
Seniors (65+)24.3%
Children (0–14)18.3%
Young adults (25–44)14.0%
Youth (15–24)11.8%

Marital status

In Newmerella, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (33%) and Widowed (5%).

  • Married55%
  • Never married33%
  • Widowed5%
  • Divorced4%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Newmerella, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by Philippines (2%) and England (1%).

Australia83.6%
Philippines1.4%
England1.0%
Italy0.7%

Language

People using another language at home3.4%

Language used at home

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

English only87.2%

Religion

People with no religion52.0%

Religious affiliation

In Newmerella, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (43%).

  • No religion57%
  • Christianity43%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.6%

Highest year of school

In Newmerella, the largest group is Year 12 at 37%, followed by Year 10 (25%) and Year 11 (20%).

Year 1232.6%
Year 1021.7%
Year 1117.7%
Year 9 or below16.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$566▲ +44.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,132▲ +50.3%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,337▲ +45.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.8%

Household income distribution

In Newmerella, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by Under $650 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

$650–$1,49935.9%
Under $65028.1%
$1,500–$2,99916.3%
$3,000–$3,9995.9%
$4,000 or more3.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.4%People with a mental health condition6.3%People needing help with daily activities5.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Newmerella, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Other condition (14%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis13.5%
Other condition7.7%
Asthma7.2%
Diabetes7.2%
Mental health6.3%
Heart disease3.9%
Cancer3.6%
Lung condition2.7%
Stroke1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.2%People providing unpaid care16.2%People caring for children unpaid20.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -14.3%since 2011One-parent families12.3%

Family composition

In Newmerella, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (12%).

  • Couples with children48%
  • Couples without children38%
  • One-parent families12%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150▲ +36.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,200▲ +10.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting12.4%Homes owned outright54.2%Separate (detached) houses99.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Newmerella, the largest group is Owned outright at 55%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (13%).

  • Owned outright55%
  • Owned with a mortgage28%
  • Rented13%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Newmerella, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%).

  • Separate house98%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached2%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Newmerella, the largest group is Car (driver) at 70%, followed by Worked at home (21%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)57.1%
Worked at home17.4%
Car (passenger)3.7%
Walked3.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years21.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.7%Labour-force participation51.3%Employed full-time57.8%

Industries people work in

In Newmerella, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 23%, followed by Health care & social assistance (16%) and Construction (9%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing21.7%
Health care & social assistance14.9%
Construction8.7%
Education & training8.7%
Manufacturing6.8%
Transport & warehousing6.8%
Retail trade5.6%
Other services5.6%
Public administration & safety5.0%
Accommodation & food4.3%

Occupations people work in

In Newmerella, the largest group is Managers at 20%, followed by Labourers (17%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Managers19.9%
Labourers16.8%
Technicians & trades15.5%
Machinery operators & drivers15.5%
Community & personal service9.9%
Professionals9.3%
Clerical & administrative6.8%
Sales workers5.6%

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