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Garnant

96 km²

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Demographics & Identity

Total population90—since 2011Median age46 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.8%People aged 65 and over13.3%Children under 1526.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–499

Age structure

In Garnant, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Children (0–14) (30%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)27.8%
Children (0–14)26.7%
Young adults (25–44)16.7%
Seniors (65+)13.3%
Youth (15–24)4.4%

Marital status

In Garnant, the largest group is Married at 61%, followed by Never married (14%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married61%
  • Never married14%
  • Divorced10%
  • Separated9%
  • Widowed6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Garnant, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia66.7%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only77.8%

Religion

People with no religion26.7%

Religious affiliation

In Garnant, the largest group is Christianity at 62%, followed by No religion (38%).

  • Christianity62%
  • No religion38%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.6%

Highest year of school

In Garnant, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 9 or below (34%) and Year 10 (22%).

Year 1240.6%
Year 9 or below31.9%
Year 1020.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$911—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,562—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,958—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.0%

Household income distribution

In Garnant, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $4,000 or more (27%) and $650–$1,499 (12%).

Under $65037.1%
$4,000 or more20.0%
$650–$1,4998.6%
$1,500–$2,9998.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.4%People with a mental health condition3.3%People needing help with daily activities3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Garnant, the largest group is Arthritis at 31%, followed by Cancer (21%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis10.0%
Cancer6.7%
Asthma5.6%
Diabetes3.3%
Lung condition3.3%
Mental health3.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.5%People providing unpaid care17.4%People caring for children unpaid15.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0—since 2011One-parent families10.9%

Family composition

In Garnant, the largest group is Couples without children at 64%, followed by Couples with children (25%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples without children64%
  • Couples with children25%
  • One-parent families11%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,975—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011Households renting14.3%Homes owned outright51.4%Separate (detached) houses91.4%

How homes are owned or rented

In Garnant, the largest group is Owned outright at 58%, followed by Rented (16%) and Owned with a mortgage (13%).

  • Owned outright58%
  • Rented16%
  • Owned with a mortgage13%
  • Other tenure13%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Garnant, the largest group is Car (driver) at 61%, followed by Worked at home (39%).

Car (driver)53.1%
Worked at home34.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate8.3%Labour-force participation52.2%Employed full-time65.6%

Industries people work in

In Garnant, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 44%, followed by Construction (22%) and Mining (13%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing43.8%
Construction21.9%
Mining12.5%
Retail trade12.5%
Health care & social assistance9.4%

Occupations people work in

In Garnant, the largest group is Managers at 45%, followed by Technicians & trades (21%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Managers46.9%
Technicians & trades21.9%
Clerical & administrative12.5%
Machinery operators & drivers12.5%
Professionals9.4%

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