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Sedgwick

56 km²

Sedgwick has far fewer renters than most areas and a well-above-average share of degree-holders.

Beyond that, it has high household incomes and a slightly larger population than usual.

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📍 Sedgwick, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population614▲ +26.1%since 2011 Median age47 yrs▲ +4.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.3%People aged 65 and over17.1%Children under 1517.1%People in a de facto relationship11.7%▼ -0.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Sedgwick, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 35%, followed by Children (0–14) (18%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)34.0%

Children (0–14)17.1%

Young adults (25–44)17.1%

Seniors (65+)17.1%

Youth (15–24)11.2%

Marital status

In Sedgwick, the largest group is Married at 60%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (9%).

Married60%
Never married26%
Divorced9%
Widowed4%
Separated1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Sedgwick, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia87.1%

England2.9%

New Zealand1.6%

Philippines0.5%

Ancestry

In Sedgwick, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (31%) and Scottish (13%).

English47.2%

Australian40.2%

Scottish16.6%

Irish15.5%

German5.0%

Italian2.0%

Dutch1.0%

Chinese0.7%

Greek0.5%

Filipino0.5%

Language

People using another language at home1.3%

Language used at home

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

English only94.5%

Religion

People with no religion52.8%

Religious affiliation

In Sedgwick, the largest group is No religion at 56%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion56%
Christianity44%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1263.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher32.8%

Highest year of school

In Sedgwick, the largest group is Year 12 at 64%, followed by Year 10 (16%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1263.2%

Year 1015.9%

Year 1112.6%

Year 9 or below6.7%

Highest qualification level

In Sedgwick, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 30%, followed by Bachelor degree (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV27.6%

Bachelor degree27.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.7%

Postgraduate degree10.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate9.8%

Certificate I / II1.7%

Field of qualification

In Sedgwick, the largest group is Engineering & related at 20%, followed by Health (15%) and Education (15%).

Engineering & related18.4%

Health13.8%

Education13.5%

Management & commerce12.4%

Society & culture9.2%

Architecture & building5.7%

Agriculture & environment5.7%

Natural & physical sciences4.3%

Creative arts3.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$969▲ +39.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,391▲ +61.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,482▲ +54.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week19.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week37.3%

Household income distribution

In Sedgwick, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 29%, followed by $3,000–$3,999 (21%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99927.4%

$3,000–$3,99919.3%

$650–$1,49917.9%

$4,000 or more17.9%

Under $65010.4%

Personal income distribution

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

$650–$1,49933.0%

Under $65032.6%

$1,500–$2,99922.6%

$3,000 or more8.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.0%People with a mental health condition9.9%People needing help with daily activities2.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Sedgwick, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None65.3%

One condition21.2%

Two conditions6.7%

Three or more2.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Sedgwick, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (21%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis10.3%

Mental health9.9%

Asthma7.5%

Other condition7.0%

Heart disease3.9%

Cancer3.4%

Diabetes3.4%

Lung condition2.0%

Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.2%People providing unpaid care19.8%People caring for children unpaid31.0%People who served in the Defence Force2.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework31.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▼ -9.7%since 2011 One-parent families4.7%People living alone15.6%▲ +6.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Sedgwick, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (5%).

Couples with children63%
Couples without children33%
One-parent families5%

Household size

In Sedgwick, the largest group is 2 people at 42%, followed by 4 people (20%) and 1 person (15%).

2 people42.5%

4 people20.8%

1 person15.6%

3 people9.4%

5 people8.5%

6 or more5.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$335▲ +392.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting4.7%Homes owned outright45.3%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms88.2%▲ +3.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Sedgwick, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 50%, followed by Owned outright (45%) and Rented (5%).

Owned with a mortgage50%
Owned outright45%
Rented5%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Sedgwick, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 3 bedrooms (28%) and 5 or more (14%).

4 bedrooms47.6%

3 bedrooms26.9%

5 or more13.7%

2 bedrooms4.7%

1 bedroom2.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Sedgwick, the largest group is $350–$549 at 100%.

$350–$54950.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Sedgwick, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (31%) and $3,000 or more (19%).

$1,800–$2,99941.0%

$1,000–$1,79929.5%

$3,000 or more18.1%

Under $1,0007.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.4%▼ -23.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Sedgwick, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 3 vehicles (29%) and 4 or more (18%).

2 vehicles39.4%

3 vehicles27.9%

4 or more17.8%

1 vehicle11.1%

No vehicle1.4%

How people get to work

In Sedgwick, the largest group is Car (driver) at 62%, followed by Worked at home (29%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)55.2%

Worked at home25.9%

Car (passenger)5.2%

Walked1.7%

Bicycle1.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.2%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.0%Labour-force participation71.4%Employed full-time56.3%

Industries people work in

In Sedgwick, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Construction (15%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance16.4%

Construction14.7%

Education & training10.6%

Public administration & safety9.2%

Manufacturing6.9%

Retail trade6.0%

Professional & technical5.7%

Accommodation & food5.2%

Finance & insurance4.3%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Sedgwick, the largest group is Professionals at 28%, followed by Managers (20%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Professionals27.0%

Managers19.0%

Technicians & trades14.4%

Clerical & administrative11.5%

Community & personal service9.5%

Labourers8.0%

Machinery operators & drivers3.4%

Sales workers2.9%

Nearby areas

Mandurang South Harcourt North Emu Creek (Vic.)Axe Creek Mandurang Myrtle Creek (Vic.)Sutton Grange Harcourt

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