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Patterson Lakes

4 km²

Patterson Lakes is characterised by more residents than most areas, a slightly more educated population and household incomes a little above the norm.

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📍 Patterson Lakes, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population7,793▲ +2.8%since 2011 Median age46 yrs▲ +12.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over21.5%Children under 1515.8%People in a de facto relationship10.2%▲ +9.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)31.2%

Seniors (65+)21.5%

Young adults (25–44)20.7%

Children (0–14)15.8%

Youth (15–24)10.7%

Marital status

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (11%).

Married51%
Never married29%
Divorced11%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (6%) and China (3%).

Australia70.7%

England4.9%

China2.5%

New Zealand1.7%

India1.3%

South Africa0.9%

Italy0.8%

Vietnam0.8%

Philippines0.7%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (27%) and Irish (10%).

English36.9%

Australian29.6%

Irish10.9%

Scottish8.8%

Italian5.9%

Chinese5.5%

German3.9%

Greek3.7%

Indian2.2%

Dutch1.7%

Language

People using another language at home17.8%

Language used at home

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is English only at 90%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Greek (2%).

English only79.7%

Mandarin2.8%

Greek1.8%

Cantonese1.1%

Italian1.0%

Vietnamese0.9%

Arabic0.7%

Hindi0.4%

Tagalog0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion41.8%

Religious affiliation

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (44%) and Buddhism (2%).

Christianity51%
No religion44%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism1%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1259.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher22.8%

Highest year of school

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Year 12 at 62%, followed by Year 10 (15%) and Year 11 (15%).

Year 1259.4%

Year 1014.2%

Year 1114.1%

Year 9 or below8.5%

Highest qualification level

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 35%, followed by Bachelor degree (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV30.7%

Bachelor degree25.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma18.1%

Postgraduate degree7.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.2%

Certificate I / II1.2%

Field of qualification

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Management & commerce at 24%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Society & culture (12%).

Management & commerce21.5%

Engineering & related16.4%

Society & culture10.8%

Health10.6%

Education8.8%

Architecture & building7.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.8%

Information technology3.2%

Natural & physical sciences3.1%

Creative arts2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$871▲ +32.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,932▲ +36.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,389▲ +35.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week15.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week27.5%

Household income distribution

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and $4,000 or more (16%).

$1,500–$2,99928.2%

$650–$1,49923.6%

$4,000 or more15.3%

Under $65015.0%

$3,000–$3,99912.2%

Personal income distribution

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

Under $65037.6%

$650–$1,49930.9%

$1,500–$2,99920.8%

$3,000 or more6.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.6%People with a mental health condition7.4%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None65.8%

One condition20.2%

Two conditions5.6%

Three or more2.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Arthritis at 17%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis8.1%

Asthma8.0%

Other condition7.6%

Mental health7.4%

Diabetes5.1%

Heart disease4.3%

Cancer3.5%

Lung condition1.6%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.1%People providing unpaid care13.4%People caring for children unpaid27.4%People who served in the Defence Force2.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.4%People living alone26.3%▲ +5.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children58%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families13%
Other families0%

Household size

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 4 people (17%).

2 people34.0%

1 person26.3%

4 people17.4%

3 people16.2%

5 people5.0%

6 or more1.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$430▲ +28.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,100▲ +5.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting15.1%Homes owned outright38.6%Separate (detached) houses59.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.5%▼ -0.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (39%) and Rented (15%).

Owned with a mortgage42%
Owned outright39%
Rented15%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Separate house at 60%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (25%) and Flat or apartment (15%).

Separate house60%
Townhouse / semi-detached25%
Flat or apartment15%

Bedrooms per home

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms39.5%

4 bedrooms31.2%

2 bedrooms18.7%

5 or more6.7%

1 bedroom1.9%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is $350–$549 at 59%, followed by $550–$749 (18%) and $200–$349 (11%).

$350–$54956.3%

$550–$74917.2%

$200–$34910.1%

$750 or more6.7%

Under $2004.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $3,000 or more (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (24%).

$1,800–$2,99931.4%

$3,000 or more25.7%

$1,000–$1,79921.9%

Under $1,00013.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.6%▼ -19.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (31%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles43.0%

1 vehicle30.9%

3 vehicles13.8%

4 or more7.9%

No vehicle4.6%

How people get to work

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Car (driver) at 65%, followed by Worked at home (29%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)55.4%

Worked at home24.9%

Car (passenger)3.0%

Walked0.9%

Train0.8%

Bicycle0.5%

Bus0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.5%Recent arrivals from overseas6.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.8%Labour-force participation65.4%Employed full-time58.5%

Industries people work in

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Construction at 13%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Retail trade (11%).

Construction12.7%

Health care & social assistance12.4%

Retail trade10.1%

Manufacturing9.5%

Education & training7.5%

Professional & technical7.0%

Accommodation & food5.4%

Wholesale trade5.0%

Public administration & safety4.7%

Other services4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Patterson Lakes, the largest group is Professionals at 21%, followed by Managers (19%) and Clerical & administrative (16%).

Professionals20.7%

Managers18.8%

Clerical & administrative15.2%

Technicians & trades14.0%

Sales workers9.6%

Community & personal service9.5%

Labourers6.0%

Machinery operators & drivers4.0%

Nearby areas

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