Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Whanregarwen

74 km²

Whanregarwen has a slightly older population and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

📍 Whanregarwen, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population130—since 2011 Median age51 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over32.3%Children under 1521.5%People in a de facto relationship21.8%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Seniors (65+)32.3%

Older adults (45–64)28.5%

Children (0–14)21.5%

Young adults (25–44)16.9%

Youth (15–24)3.8%

Marital status

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (23%) and Divorced (17%).

Married49%
Never married23%
Divorced17%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by New Zealand (4%) and England (3%).

Australia76.9%

New Zealand3.1%

England2.3%

Ancestry

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (35%) and Irish (14%).

English44.6%

Australian43.8%

Irish16.9%

Scottish14.6%

Italian2.3%

German2.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only86.9%

Religion

People with no religion36.2%

Religious affiliation

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is Christianity at 57%, followed by No religion (43%).

Christianity57%
No religion43%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher22.1%

Highest year of school

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1241.6%

Year 1026.7%

Year 1113.9%

Year 9 or below13.9%

Highest qualification level

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 35%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV28.6%

Bachelor degree18.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.7%

Postgraduate degree7.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate7.1%

Certificate I / II4.3%

Field of qualification

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is Architecture & building at 18%, followed by Society & culture (18%) and Agriculture & environment (13%).

Architecture & building15.7%

Society & culture15.7%

Agriculture & environment11.4%

Engineering & related10.0%

Management & commerce10.0%

Health8.6%

Natural & physical sciences5.7%

Education4.3%

Creative arts4.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$892—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,625—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,968—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and Under $650 (24%).

$1,500–$2,99936.7%

$650–$1,49928.6%

Under $65020.4%

Personal income distribution

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 38%, followed by Under $650 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

$650–$1,49932.7%

Under $65028.8%

$1,500–$2,99917.3%

$3,000 or more6.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.6%People with a mental health condition6.2%People needing help with daily activities7.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is None at 61%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (11%).

None55.4%

One condition18.5%

Two conditions10.0%

Three or more7.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Asthma (16%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis12.3%

Asthma9.2%

Other condition9.2%

Cancer7.7%

Diabetes6.9%

Mental health6.2%

Heart disease4.6%

Lung condition3.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.2%People providing unpaid care12.5%People caring for children unpaid22.1%People who served in the Defence Force7.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2—since 2011 One-parent families9.4%People living alone28.6%—since 2011

Family composition

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is Couples without children at 50%, followed by Couples with children (40%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples without children50%
Couples with children40%
One-parent families10%

Household size

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is 2 people at 61%, followed by 1 person (32%) and 6 or more (7%).

2 people55.1%

1 person28.6%

6 or more6.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$270—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,850—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting14.3%Homes owned outright53.1%Separate (detached) houses93.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms89.8%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is Owned outright at 53%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Rented (14%).

Owned outright53%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Rented14%
Other tenure8%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms42.9%

4 bedrooms34.7%

2 bedrooms16.3%

5 or more12.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is $200–$349 at 100%.

$200–$349142.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 100%.

$1,800–$2,99933.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 45%, followed by 3 vehicles (27%) and 1 vehicle (22%).

2 vehicles43.1%

3 vehicles25.5%

1 vehicle21.6%

4 or more5.9%

How people get to work

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (25%) and Car (passenger) (8%).

Car (driver)57.1%

Worked at home20.6%

Car (passenger)6.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation60.6%Employed full-time50.8%

Industries people work in

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 33%, followed by Public administration & safety (15%) and Retail trade (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing27.0%

Public administration & safety12.7%

Retail trade9.5%

Construction7.9%

Education & training7.9%

Other services7.9%

Health care & social assistance4.8%

Arts & recreation4.8%

Occupations people work in

In Whanregarwen, the largest group is Managers at 36%, followed by Professionals (13%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Managers34.9%

Professionals12.7%

Technicians & trades12.7%

Clerical & administrative9.5%

Sales workers7.9%

Labourers7.9%

Community & personal service6.3%

Machinery operators & drivers4.8%

Nearby areas

Limestone (Vic.)Koriella Cathkin Acheron Alexandra (Vic.)Molesworth (Vic.)Yarck Taggerty

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