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Bald Knob

20 km²

Bald Knob has an ageing population and household incomes a little above the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population280▲ +10.2%since 2011Median age60 yrs▲ +17.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.1%People aged 65 and over33.9%Children under 155.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43030

Age structure

In Bald Knob, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 44%, followed by Seniors (65+) (34%) and Young adults (25–44) (10%).

Older adults (45–64)43.9%
Seniors (65+)33.9%
Young adults (25–44)10.0%
Children (0–14)5.7%
Youth (15–24)5.7%

Marital status

In Bald Knob, the largest group is Married at 62%, followed by Never married (19%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married62%
  • Never married19%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bald Knob, the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by England (9%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia75.7%
England7.9%
New Zealand3.2%
Italy1.8%

Language

People using another language at home1.8%

Language used at home

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

English only92.9%

Religion

People with no religion46.1%

Religious affiliation

In Bald Knob, the largest group is No religion at 51%, followed by Christianity (47%) and Buddhism (2%).

  • No religion51%
  • Christianity47%
  • Buddhism2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1261.8%

Highest year of school

In Bald Knob, the largest group is Year 12 at 64%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 11 (10%).

Year 1261.8%
Year 1018.9%
Year 119.8%
Year 9 or below5.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$774▲ +24.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,812▲ +56.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,833▲ +20.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week17.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week28.6%

Household income distribution

In Bald Knob, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (25%) and $4,000 or more (15%).

$650–$1,49936.6%
$1,500–$2,99925.9%
$4,000 or more15.2%
Under $65013.4%
$3,000–$3,99913.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition39.6%People with a mental health condition7.5%People needing help with daily activities2.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bald Knob, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Asthma (14%) and Cancer (11%).

Arthritis15.0%
Asthma9.3%
Cancer7.5%
Mental health7.5%
Other condition6.8%
Diabetes6.4%
Heart disease6.4%
Lung condition5.4%
Dementia1.1%
Stroke1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers26.1%People providing unpaid care16.5%People caring for children unpaid18.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families9.4%

Family composition

In Bald Knob, the largest group is Couples without children at 63%, followed by Couples with children (27%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples without children63%
  • Couples with children27%
  • One-parent families10%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$330▲ +37.5%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,300▲ +130.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting15.2%Homes owned outright61.6%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Bald Knob, the largest group is Owned outright at 60%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Rented (15%).

  • Owned outright60%
  • Owned with a mortgage25%
  • Rented15%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Bald Knob, the largest group is Car (driver) at 59%, followed by Worked at home (34%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)51.2%
Worked at home29.5%
Car (passenger)6.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.9%Labour-force participation53.3%Employed full-time45.0%

Industries people work in

In Bald Knob, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance17.1%
Education & training14.0%
Construction10.9%
Professional & technical9.3%
Accommodation & food8.5%
Administrative & support7.8%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.0%
Retail trade6.2%
Manufacturing4.7%
Transport & warehousing4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Bald Knob, the largest group is Professionals at 26%, followed by Managers (21%) and Labourers (13%).

Professionals27.1%
Managers21.7%
Labourers13.2%
Technicians & trades12.4%
Clerical & administrative10.1%
Machinery operators & drivers7.8%
Community & personal service7.0%
Sales workers3.9%

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