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Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld)

27 km²

Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld) has a slightly older population, somewhat fewer residents than usual and slightly above-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population60—since 2011Median age50 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over23.3%Children under 150.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–466

Age structure

In Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 48%, followed by Seniors (65+) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)40.0%
Seniors (65+)23.3%
Young adults (25–44)13.3%
Youth (15–24)6.7%

Marital status

In Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld), the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (6%).

  • Married53%
  • Never married35%
  • Divorced6%
  • Separated6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld), the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (11%).

Australia85.0%
England10.0%

Language

People using another language at home10.0%

Language used at home

In Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only83.3%

Religion

People with no religion23.3%

Religious affiliation

In Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld), the largest group is Christianity at 75%, followed by No religion (25%).

  • Christianity75%
  • No religion25%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1244.0%

Highest year of school

In Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld), the largest group is Year 12 at 58%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1244.0%
Year 1026.0%
Year 116.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$717—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,791—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,916—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week26.9%

Household income distribution

In Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 50%, followed by $4,000 or more (35%) and Under $650 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99938.5%
$4,000 or more26.9%
Under $65011.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.7%People with a mental health condition11.7%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld), the largest group is Asthma at 26%, followed by Mental health (21%) and Other condition (21%).

Asthma15.0%
Mental health11.7%
Other condition11.7%
Heart disease8.3%
Arthritis5.0%
Lung condition5.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers28.6%People providing unpaid care7.1%People caring for children unpaid21.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld), the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and Other families (6%).

  • Couples with children56%
  • Couples without children38%
  • Other families6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$225—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,084—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting19.2%Homes owned outright53.8%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld), the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (17%).

  • Owned outright47%
  • Owned with a mortgage27%
  • Rented17%
  • Other tenure10%

Types of homes

In Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld), the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (21%) and Walked (10%).

Car (driver)44.4%
Worked at home13.3%
Walked6.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years20.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation73.2%Employed full-time44.4%

Industries people work in

In Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld), the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 47%, followed by Health care & social assistance (23%) and Education & training (20%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing31.1%
Health care & social assistance15.6%
Education & training13.3%
Other services6.7%

Occupations people work in

In Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld), the largest group is Managers at 30%, followed by Professionals (26%) and Technicians & trades (12%).

Managers28.9%
Professionals24.4%
Technicians & trades11.1%
Community & personal service11.1%
Machinery operators & drivers11.1%
Labourers8.9%

Nearby areas

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