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Inverness

6 km²

Inverness has far fewer renters than most areas and well-off households.

Beyond that, it has a slightly younger population and somewhat more residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population460▲ +66.7%since 2011Median age40 yrs▼ -11.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over15.9%Children under 1525.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43131

Age structure

In Inverness, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Children (0–14) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)29.8%
Children (0–14)25.7%
Young adults (25–44)23.9%
Seniors (65+)15.9%
Youth (15–24)9.1%

Marital status

In Inverness, the largest group is Married at 68%, followed by Never married (23%) and Divorced (3%).

  • Married68%
  • Never married23%
  • Divorced3%
  • Separated3%
  • Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Inverness, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia86.5%
England3.3%
New Zealand2.6%
Philippines0.7%
South Africa0.7%

Language

People using another language at home3.5%

Language used at home

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

English only94.3%

Religion

People with no religion37.0%

Religious affiliation

In Inverness, the largest group is Christianity at 61%, followed by No religion (39%).

  • Christianity61%
  • No religion39%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1258.6%

Highest year of school

In Inverness, the largest group is Year 12 at 60%, followed by Year 10 (23%) and Year 11 (10%).

Year 1258.6%
Year 1022.4%
Year 1110.1%
Year 9 or below6.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,049▲ +95.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,449▲ +89.7%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,591▲ +55.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week20.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week31.3%

Household income distribution

In Inverness, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 28%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and $3,000–$3,999 (20%).

$650–$1,49923.3%
$1,500–$2,99922.0%
$3,000–$3,99916.7%
$4,000 or more14.7%
Under $6506.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.1%People with a mental health condition9.6%People needing help with daily activities3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Inverness, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Arthritis (20%) and Asthma (16%).

Mental health9.6%
Arthritis9.1%
Asthma7.4%
Other condition6.5%
Diabetes5.0%
Cancer3.7%
Heart disease3.3%
Lung condition0.9%
Dementia0.7%
Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.4%People providing unpaid care14.2%People caring for children unpaid37.3%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0▼ -3.2%since 2011One-parent families6.2%

Family composition

In Inverness, the largest group is Couples with children at 70%, followed by Couples without children (22%) and One-parent families (6%).

  • Couples with children70%
  • Couples without children22%
  • One-parent families6%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$390▲ +95.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,407▲ +44.4%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011Households renting3.3%Homes owned outright41.3%Separate (detached) houses95.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Inverness, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 52%, followed by Owned outright (42%) and Rented (3%).

  • Owned with a mortgage52%
  • Owned outright42%
  • Rented3%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Inverness, the largest group is Car (driver) at 86%, followed by Worked at home (8%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)73.2%
Worked at home7.0%
Car (passenger)4.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years47.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.7%Labour-force participation69.7%Employed full-time61.4%

Industries people work in

In Inverness, the largest group is Education & training at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Construction (12%).

Education & training13.2%
Health care & social assistance12.3%
Construction11.0%
Mining8.8%
Retail trade7.9%
Accommodation & food6.6%
Transport & warehousing6.6%
Public administration & safety5.7%
Manufacturing4.4%
Professional & technical4.4%

Occupations people work in

In Inverness, the largest group is Professionals at 25%, followed by Technicians & trades (20%) and Managers (16%).

Professionals25.4%
Technicians & trades20.6%
Managers16.2%
Clerical & administrative14.5%
Community & personal service10.1%
Machinery operators & drivers8.3%
Sales workers4.8%
Labourers3.1%

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