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Nilma

4 km²

Nilma has far fewer renters than most areas and a somewhat younger age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population410▲ +81.4%since 2011Median age38 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.2%People aged 65 and over16.3%Children under 1524.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42222

Age structure

In Nilma, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Children (0–14) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)27.6%
Children (0–14)24.1%
Young adults (25–44)19.8%
Seniors (65+)16.3%
Youth (15–24)10.7%

Marital status

In Nilma, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married58%
  • Never married29%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Nilma, the largest group is Australia at 98%, followed by England (2%).

Australia83.9%
England1.7%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only89.0%

Religion

People with no religion42.9%

Religious affiliation

In Nilma, the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (48%).

  • Christianity52%
  • No religion48%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.3%

Highest year of school

In Nilma, the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (18%).

Year 1243.3%
Year 1019.2%
Year 1115.8%
Year 9 or below8.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$736▲ +46.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,625▲ +95.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,214▲ +58.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week11.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week22.8%

Household income distribution

In Nilma, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and $3,000–$3,999 (14%).

$650–$1,49929.1%
$1,500–$2,99927.6%
$3,000–$3,99911.8%
$4,000 or more11.0%
Under $6507.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.8%People with a mental health condition7.3%People needing help with daily activities3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Nilma, the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Other condition (17%).

Arthritis12.0%
Asthma9.5%
Other condition8.3%
Mental health7.3%
Diabetes3.9%
Heart disease3.9%
Cancer2.2%
Lung condition1.7%
Stroke1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.0%People providing unpaid care11.6%People caring for children unpaid25.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▲ +11.5%since 2011One-parent families4.4%

Family composition

In Nilma, the largest group is Couples with children at 72%, followed by Couples without children (23%) and One-parent families (5%).

  • Couples with children72%
  • Couples without children23%
  • One-parent families5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$270▲ +125.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +44.4%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting4.7%Homes owned outright41.7%Separate (detached) houses96.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In Nilma, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (45%) and Rented (5%).

  • Owned outright45%
  • Owned with a mortgage45%
  • Rented5%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Nilma, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)60.6%
Worked at home15.4%
Car (passenger)5.7%
Walked3.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.8%Labour-force participation59.4%Employed full-time56.0%

Industries people work in

In Nilma, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Construction (15%) and Retail trade (12%).

Health care & social assistance17.1%
Construction14.9%
Retail trade12.0%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing9.1%
Education & training6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Accommodation & food5.7%
Other services5.7%
Manufacturing4.6%
Professional & technical4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Nilma, the largest group is Professionals at 19%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals18.3%
Technicians & trades14.9%
Community & personal service13.7%
Managers13.1%
Clerical & administrative11.4%
Machinery operators & drivers9.1%
Labourers9.1%
Sales workers8.6%

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