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Biarra

235 km²

Biarra has household incomes well below most areas and an ageing population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population270—since 2011Median age54 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.2%People aged 65 and over27.0%Children under 1514.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42222

Age structure

In Biarra, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (15%).

Older adults (45–64)34.8%
Seniors (65+)27.0%
Young adults (25–44)15.2%
Children (0–14)14.8%
Youth (15–24)10.4%

Marital status

In Biarra, the largest group is Married at 57%, followed by Never married (23%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married57%
  • Never married23%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Biarra, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia79.3%
England5.9%
New Zealand1.1%
Philippines1.1%

Language

People using another language at home1.5%

Language used at home

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

English only87.0%

Religion

People with no religion39.3%

Religious affiliation

In Biarra, the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (44%).

  • Christianity56%
  • No religion44%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1231.4%

Highest year of school

In Biarra, the largest group is Year 10 at 38%, followed by Year 12 (37%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1032.3%
Year 1231.4%
Year 9 or below13.9%
Year 116.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$494—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,050—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,142—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week2.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.0%

Household income distribution

In Biarra, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 45%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (26%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49946.0%
$1,500–$2,99927.0%
Under $65022.0%
$3,000–$3,9995.0%
$4,000 or more3.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.6%People with a mental health condition9.6%People needing help with daily activities4.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Biarra, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis12.6%
Other condition10.4%
Asthma9.6%
Mental health9.6%
Heart disease7.8%
Diabetes5.2%
Cancer3.0%
Lung condition2.2%
Stroke1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.2%People providing unpaid care9.6%People caring for children unpaid16.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011One-parent families12.5%

Family composition

In Biarra, the largest group is Couples without children at 46%, followed by Couples with children (40%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples without children46%
  • Couples with children40%
  • One-parent families13%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,647—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting20.0%Homes owned outright49.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Biarra, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (19%).

  • Owned outright47%
  • Owned with a mortgage31%
  • Rented19%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Biarra, the largest group is Car (driver) at 64%, followed by Worked at home (29%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)50.9%
Worked at home23.6%
Car (passenger)5.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.6%Labour-force participation47.0%Employed full-time46.2%

Industries people work in

In Biarra, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 34%, followed by Construction (11%) and Education & training (9%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing29.2%
Construction9.4%
Education & training7.5%
Health care & social assistance7.5%
Manufacturing5.7%
Retail trade5.7%
Accommodation & food4.7%
Professional & technical4.7%
Electricity, gas & water3.8%
Administrative & support3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Biarra, the largest group is Managers at 28%, followed by Labourers (18%) and Professionals (16%).

Managers24.5%
Labourers16.0%
Professionals14.2%
Technicians & trades13.2%
Clerical & administrative9.4%
Sales workers7.5%
Community & personal service3.8%

Nearby areas

OttabaRedbank CreekEskdale (Qld)Coal CreekEsk (Qld)ToogoolawahIvory CreekMount Beppo