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Allora

96 km²

Allora has modest household incomes, a somewhat older age profile and a slightly larger population than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,205▼ -5.6%since 2011Median age52 yrs▲ +10.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.7%People aged 65 and over31.9%Children under 1516.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–45757

Age structure

In Allora, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Seniors (65+)31.9%
Older adults (45–64)24.7%
Young adults (25–44)17.3%
Children (0–14)16.6%
Youth (15–24)8.2%

Marital status

In Allora, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married51%
  • Never married26%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed10%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Allora, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia83.4%
England2.4%
New Zealand1.6%
South Africa0.7%
India0.3%

Language

People using another language at home1.5%

Language used at home

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

English only90.5%

Religion

People with no religion25.1%

Religious affiliation

In Allora, the largest group is Christianity at 71%, followed by No religion (28%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity71%
  • No religion28%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.6%

Highest year of school

In Allora, the largest group is Year 10 at 38%, followed by Year 12 (36%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1034.2%
Year 1232.6%
Year 9 or below17.0%
Year 117.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$569▲ +25.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,042▲ +36.7%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,337▲ +35.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.6%

Household income distribution

In Allora, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

$650–$1,49937.1%
Under $65025.2%
$1,500–$2,99922.2%
$3,000–$3,9994.3%
$4,000 or more2.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.1%People with a mental health condition10.1%People needing help with daily activities10.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Allora, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Other condition (12%).

Arthritis15.4%
Mental health10.1%
Other condition8.5%
Asthma8.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Heart disease6.1%
Cancer5.2%
Lung condition3.2%
Dementia2.1%
Stroke1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.1%People providing unpaid care13.7%People caring for children unpaid23.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011One-parent families17.6%

Family composition

In Allora, the largest group is Couples with children at 44%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (17%).

  • Couples with children44%
  • Couples without children37%
  • One-parent families17%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +33.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▲ +2.4%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting20.0%Homes owned outright46.7%Separate (detached) houses94.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Allora, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (21%).

  • Owned outright48%
  • Owned with a mortgage30%
  • Rented21%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Allora, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Other dwelling (1%).

  • Separate house95%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached4%
  • Other dwelling1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Allora, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)62.1%
Worked at home10.6%
Walked5.6%
Car (passenger)4.5%
Train0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.0%Labour-force participation47.3%Employed full-time55.4%

Industries people work in

In Allora, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (14%) and Education & training (12%).

Health care & social assistance14.0%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing13.1%
Education & training11.0%
Construction8.8%
Retail trade8.0%
Transport & warehousing6.5%
Other services5.2%
Accommodation & food5.0%
Public administration & safety4.7%
Manufacturing4.5%

Occupations people work in

In Allora, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Managers (17%) and Professionals (15%).

Technicians & trades16.6%
Managers15.7%
Professionals13.8%
Community & personal service13.8%
Labourers11.0%
Clerical & administrative9.5%
Machinery operators & drivers7.8%
Sales workers6.0%

Nearby areas

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