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Nhill

943 km²

Nhill has a large population, household incomes a little below the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population2,401▲ +5.4%since 2011Median age47 yrs▲ +2.2%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.9%People aged 65 and over26.9%Children under 1515.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–49191

Age structure

In Nhill, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).

Seniors (65+)26.9%
Older adults (45–64)25.5%
Young adults (25–44)22.0%
Children (0–14)15.1%
Youth (15–24)10.1%

Marital status

In Nhill, the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (31%) and Widowed (8%).

  • Married52%
  • Never married31%
  • Widowed8%
  • Divorced7%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Nhill, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by India (2%) and England (1%).

Australia76.4%
India1.4%
England1.2%
Philippines1.1%
New Zealand0.8%
South Africa0.7%
Vietnam0.2%
China0.2%
Nepal0.2%

Language

People using another language at home13.7%

Language used at home

In Nhill, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Vietnamese (0%).

English only79.1%
Tagalog0.5%
Vietnamese0.4%
Greek0.2%
Mandarin0.2%
Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion30.9%

Religious affiliation

In Nhill, the largest group is Christianity at 62%, followed by No religion (34%) and Buddhism (3%).

  • Christianity62%
  • No religion34%
  • Buddhism3%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1234.5%

Highest year of school

In Nhill, the largest group is Year 12 at 38%, followed by Year 9 or below (25%) and Year 10 (19%).

Year 1234.5%
Year 9 or below22.4%
Year 1017.5%
Year 1116.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$717▲ +42.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,296▲ +47.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,737▲ +61.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.0%

Household income distribution

In Nhill, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (23%).

$650–$1,49931.9%
$1,500–$2,99930.0%
Under $65021.0%
$4,000 or more5.0%
$3,000–$3,9994.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.0%People with a mental health condition8.2%People needing help with daily activities8.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Nhill, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Asthma (15%) and Mental health (14%).

Arthritis13.0%
Asthma8.8%
Mental health8.2%
Other condition7.6%
Diabetes6.8%
Heart disease5.3%
Cancer4.1%
Lung condition2.6%
Dementia1.5%
Stroke1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers28.9%People providing unpaid care14.8%People caring for children unpaid20.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families10.9%

Family composition

In Nhill, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples with children53%
  • Couples without children34%
  • One-parent families11%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +48.1%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$774▼ -5.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting22.8%Homes owned outright47.0%Separate (detached) houses93.4%

How homes are owned or rented

In Nhill, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (23%).

  • Owned outright48%
  • Owned with a mortgage27%
  • Rented23%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Nhill, the largest group is Separate house at 93%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

  • Separate house93%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached6%
  • Flat or apartment1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Nhill, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Walked (12%) and Worked at home (11%).

Car (driver)62.0%
Walked10.1%
Worked at home9.7%
Car (passenger)4.5%
Bicycle0.8%
Bus0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.5%Labour-force participation56.0%Employed full-time61.7%

Industries people work in

In Nhill, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 24%, followed by Health care & social assistance (22%) and Education & training (8%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing23.5%
Health care & social assistance21.0%
Education & training8.1%
Manufacturing7.5%
Construction6.1%
Retail trade6.1%
Transport & warehousing5.5%
Public administration & safety4.7%
Other services3.3%
Accommodation & food2.4%

Occupations people work in

In Nhill, the largest group is Labourers at 21%, followed by Managers (21%) and Professionals (14%).

Labourers20.6%
Managers20.4%
Professionals13.6%
Technicians & trades11.3%
Community & personal service9.9%
Clerical & administrative8.7%
Machinery operators & drivers8.0%
Sales workers5.2%

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