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Swanpool

67 km²

Swanpool has an ageing population and low household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population227▼ -55.7%since 2011Median age54 yrs▲ +10.2%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over33.0%Children under 158.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41414

Age structure

In Swanpool, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (31%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Seniors (65+)33.0%
Older adults (45–64)32.2%
Young adults (25–44)20.7%
Youth (15–24)9.7%
Children (0–14)8.8%

Marital status

In Swanpool, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Married46%
  • Never married32%
  • Divorced13%
  • Widowed8%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia83.7%
England2.2%
New Zealand1.8%

Language

People using another language at home1.8%

Language used at home

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

English only92.5%

Religion

People with no religion48.0%

Religious affiliation

In Swanpool, the largest group is No religion at 50%, followed by Christianity (46%) and Buddhism (4%).

  • No religion50%
  • Christianity46%
  • Buddhism4%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.6%

Highest year of school

In Swanpool, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (25%) and Year 11 (19%).

Year 1237.6%
Year 1022.3%
Year 1116.8%
Year 9 or below13.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$539▲ +5.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,104▲ +19.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,333▲ +27.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week3.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.0%

Household income distribution

In Swanpool, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49935.2%
$1,500–$2,99927.5%
Under $65023.1%
$3,000–$3,9996.6%
$4,000 or more4.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.2%People with a mental health condition11.0%People needing help with daily activities5.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Swanpool, the largest group is Asthma at 22%, followed by Arthritis (21%) and Mental health (19%).

Asthma12.8%
Arthritis12.3%
Mental health11.0%
Diabetes5.7%
Heart disease5.7%
Other condition5.3%
Lung condition3.5%
Cancer1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers26.0%People providing unpaid care18.1%People caring for children unpaid16.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -8.3%since 2011One-parent families6.5%

Family composition

In Swanpool, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (43%) and One-parent families (6%).

  • Couples with children49%
  • Couples without children43%
  • One-parent families6%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$220▲ +57.1%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,192▼ -20.5%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011Households renting17.6%Homes owned outright56.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Swanpool, the largest group is Owned outright at 55%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (23%) and Rented (17%).

  • Owned outright55%
  • Owned with a mortgage23%
  • Rented17%
  • Other tenure5%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Swanpool, the largest group is Car (driver) at 57%, followed by Worked at home (26%) and Walked (16%).

Car (driver)37.5%
Worked at home17.3%
Walked10.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years24.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation50.5%Employed full-time56.7%

Industries people work in

In Swanpool, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 17%, followed by Construction (13%) and Retail trade (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing17.3%
Construction12.5%
Retail trade11.5%
Education & training10.6%
Professional & technical8.7%
Transport & warehousing7.7%
Health care & social assistance5.8%
Accommodation & food4.8%
Administrative & support4.8%
Other services4.8%

Occupations people work in

In Swanpool, the largest group is Managers at 28%, followed by Labourers (19%) and Technicians & trades (17%).

Managers24.0%
Labourers16.3%
Technicians & trades14.4%
Clerical & administrative8.7%
Community & personal service6.7%
Professionals5.8%
Machinery operators & drivers5.8%
Sales workers2.9%

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