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Noorat

32 km²

Noorat has a slightly older population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population318—since 2011Median age51 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.6%People aged 65 and over22.0%Children under 1517.9%

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 Noorat, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 36%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)35.8%
Seniors (65+)22.0%
Children (0–14)17.9%
Young adults (25–44)15.1%
Youth (15–24)9.4%

Marital status

In Noorat, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married55%
  • Never married29%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed3%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Noorat, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia91.2%
England1.6%
New Zealand1.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only94.0%

Religion

People with no religion32.4%

Religious affiliation

In Noorat, the largest group is Christianity at 64%, followed by No religion (36%).

  • Christianity64%
  • No religion36%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.5%

Highest year of school

In Noorat, the largest group is Year 12 at 45%, followed by Year 11 (23%) and Year 10 (19%).

Year 1240.5%
Year 1120.8%
Year 1016.6%
Year 9 or below11.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$850—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,660—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,924—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week21.4%

Household income distribution

In Noorat, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and Under $650 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99929.4%
$650–$1,49927.0%
Under $65020.6%
$3,000–$3,99915.1%
$4,000 or more6.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.6%People with a mental health condition10.7%People needing help with daily activities4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Noorat, the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Asthma (16%).

Mental health10.7%
Arthritis9.1%
Asthma8.2%
Other condition5.3%
Heart disease5.0%
Diabetes4.1%
Cancer2.8%
Stroke2.8%
Dementia1.3%
Lung condition0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers27.8%People providing unpaid care15.4%People caring for children unpaid22.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3—since 2011One-parent families11.2%

Family composition

In Noorat, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (12%).

  • Couples with children49%
  • Couples without children38%
  • One-parent families12%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$220—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011Households renting15.1%Homes owned outright44.4%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Noorat, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (16%).

  • Owned outright46%
  • Owned with a mortgage35%
  • Rented16%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Noorat, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)68.7%
Worked at home10.8%
Car (passenger)4.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation62.8%Employed full-time58.4%

Industries people work in

In Noorat, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 27%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Education & training (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing28.3%
Health care & social assistance15.7%
Education & training11.4%
Manufacturing9.6%
Transport & warehousing7.2%
Construction5.4%
Retail trade5.4%
Administrative & support5.4%
Other services5.4%
Public administration & safety3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Noorat, the largest group is Managers at 29%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Professionals (14%).

Managers29.5%
Technicians & trades16.9%
Professionals14.5%
Labourers11.4%
Clerical & administrative9.0%
Community & personal service6.6%
Sales workers6.6%
Machinery operators & drivers6.6%

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