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Vesper

18 km²

Vesper has an older age profile than most and a modest population.

Beyond that, it has slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population50—since 2011Median age63 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over38.0%Children under 156.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–466

Age structure

In Vesper, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 51%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (41%) and Children (0–14) (8%).

Seniors (65+)38.0%
Older adults (45–64)30.0%
Children (0–14)6.0%

Marital status

In Vesper, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (18%) and Divorced (16%).

  • Married55%
  • Never married18%
  • Divorced16%
  • Widowed11%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Vesper, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia66.0%

Language

People using another language at home8.0%

Language used at home

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

English only80.0%

Religion

People with no religion68.0%

Religious affiliation

In Vesper, the largest group is No religion at 74%, followed by Christianity (26%).

  • No religion74%
  • Christianity26%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1255.8%

Highest year of school

In Vesper, the largest group is Year 12 at 56%, followed by Year 11 (21%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1255.8%
Year 1120.9%
Year 9 or below16.3%
Year 107.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$441—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,274—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,406—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Vesper, the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (30%).

Under $65015.4%
$650–$1,49911.5%
$1,500–$2,99911.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition58.0%People with a mental health condition12.0%People needing help with daily activities24.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Vesper, the largest group is Arthritis at 28%, followed by Heart disease (19%) and Other condition (19%).

Arthritis30.0%
Heart disease20.0%
Other condition20.0%
Mental health12.0%
Dementia10.0%
Asthma8.0%
Diabetes8.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers8.7%People providing unpaid care34.8%People caring for children unpaid19.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Vesper, the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (38%).

  • Couples with children62%
  • Couples without children38%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$145—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$650—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting11.5%Homes owned outright53.8%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Vesper, the largest group is Owned outright at 82%, followed by Rented (18%).

  • Owned outright82%
  • Rented18%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Vesper, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Worked at home (22%).

Car (driver)70.0%
Worked at home20.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years16.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation45.7%Employed full-time65.0%

Industries people work in

In Vesper, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 42%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (33%) and Manufacturing (25%).

Health care & social assistance25.0%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing20.0%
Manufacturing15.0%

Occupations people work in

In Vesper, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 41%, followed by Professionals (27%) and Managers (18%).

Technicians & trades45.0%
Professionals30.0%
Managers20.0%
Labourers15.0%

Nearby areas

Icy CreekFuminaNeerim NorthLoch ValleyTanjil BrenToorongoFumina SouthNeerim East