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Ayr

28 km²

Ayr is characterised by a larger-than-average population, a slightly higher share of renters than usual and household incomes a little below the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population8,603▼ -3.2%since 2011Median age44 yrs▲ +7.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.2%People aged 65 and over24.2%Children under 1516.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4320320

Age structure

In Ayr, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)25.7%
Seniors (65+)24.2%
Young adults (25–44)22.6%
Children (0–14)16.2%
Youth (15–24)11.5%

Marital status

In Ayr, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married45%
  • Never married34%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed8%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Ayr, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by Italy (2%) and England (1%).

Australia79.6%
Italy1.7%
England1.2%
New Zealand0.9%
Philippines0.6%
South Africa0.5%
India0.5%
Vietnam0.2%
China0.2%
Nepal0.0%

Language

People using another language at home7.5%

Language used at home

In Ayr, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Italian (2%) and Vietnamese (0%).

English only83.2%
Italian2.1%
Vietnamese0.3%
Greek0.2%
Mandarin0.2%
Punjabi0.2%
Tagalog0.2%
Cantonese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion23.0%

Religious affiliation

In Ayr, the largest group is Christianity at 73%, followed by No religion (26%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity73%
  • No religion26%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions0%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1239.2%

Highest year of school

In Ayr, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 10 (31%) and Year 9 or below (17%).

Year 1239.2%
Year 1028.0%
Year 9 or below15.1%
Year 116.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$701▲ +30.5%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,246▲ +29.5%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,736▲ +34.2%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.6%

Household income distribution

In Ayr, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49930.9%
$1,500–$2,99926.8%
Under $65021.5%
$3,000–$3,9997.0%
$4,000 or more4.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.4%People with a mental health condition8.1%People needing help with daily activities7.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Ayr, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Other condition (13%).

Arthritis12.1%
Mental health8.1%
Other condition6.9%
Asthma6.8%
Diabetes6.3%
Heart disease5.8%
Cancer3.3%
Lung condition2.5%
Stroke1.1%
Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.4%People providing unpaid care11.0%People caring for children unpaid21.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -8.3%since 2011One-parent families16.8%

Family composition

In Ayr, the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (17%).

  • Couples with children47%
  • Couples without children35%
  • One-parent families17%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$230▲ +21.1%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,213▼ -6.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting30.4%Homes owned outright39.1%Separate (detached) houses82.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Ayr, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Rented (32%) and Owned with a mortgage (26%).

  • Owned outright41%
  • Rented32%
  • Owned with a mortgage26%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Ayr, the largest group is Separate house at 83%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (15%) and Other dwelling (2%).

  • Separate house83%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached15%
  • Other dwelling2%
  • Flat or apartment1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Ayr, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Car (passenger) (9%) and Worked at home (5%).

Car (driver)68.7%
Car (passenger)7.5%
Worked at home4.1%
Walked3.6%
Bus2.8%
Bicycle0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation56.3%Employed full-time64.5%

Industries people work in

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

Agriculture, forestry & fishing14.5%
Manufacturing11.8%
Health care & social assistance11.7%
Retail trade9.5%
Education & training8.4%
Accommodation & food6.3%
Public administration & safety5.8%
Other services4.9%
Construction4.8%
Mining3.2%

Occupations people work in

In Ayr, the largest group is Labourers at 19%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Professionals (12%).

Labourers18.7%
Technicians & trades15.8%
Professionals11.9%
Managers11.3%
Clerical & administrative11.1%
Community & personal service10.9%
Machinery operators & drivers9.7%
Sales workers8.3%

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