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Middle Ridge

9 km²

Middle Ridge is characterised by a large population and household incomes well above most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population7,595▲ +15.8%since 2011Median age43 yrs▲ +4.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.8%People aged 65 and over22.4%Children under 1520.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4328328

Age structure

In Middle Ridge, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)25.6%
Seniors (65+)22.4%
Young adults (25–44)21.2%
Children (0–14)20.4%
Youth (15–24)10.4%

Marital status

In Middle Ridge, the largest group is Married at 62%, followed by Never married (23%) and Widowed (6%).

  • Married62%
  • Never married23%
  • Widowed6%
  • Divorced6%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Middle Ridge, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by India (3%) and England (3%).

Australia77.3%
India2.8%
England2.4%
South Africa1.5%
New Zealand1.4%
China1.2%
Nepal0.6%
Philippines0.4%
Italy0.1%
Vietnam0.1%

Language

People using another language at home15.0%

Language used at home

In Middle Ridge, the largest group is English only at 94%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Arabic (1%).

English only82.1%
Mandarin2.3%
Arabic0.9%
Punjabi0.8%
Hindi0.6%
Cantonese0.5%
Vietnamese0.2%
Italian0.2%
Tagalog0.1%
Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion24.8%

Religious affiliation

In Middle Ridge, the largest group is Christianity at 66%, followed by No religion (26%) and Hinduism (3%).

  • Christianity66%
  • No religion26%
  • Hinduism3%
  • Islam2%
  • Buddhism2%
  • Other religions1%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1262.9%

Highest year of school

In Middle Ridge, the largest group is Year 12 at 65%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1262.9%
Year 1020.8%
Year 9 or below7.9%
Year 115.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$907▲ +26.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,177▲ +26.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,413▲ +27.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week16.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week31.0%

Household income distribution

In Middle Ridge, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $4,000 or more (19%).

$1,500–$2,99931.2%
$650–$1,49922.7%
$4,000 or more17.8%
$3,000–$3,99913.2%
Under $65010.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.4%People with a mental health condition8.0%People needing help with daily activities8.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Middle Ridge, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis10.5%
Other condition9.0%
Asthma8.3%
Mental health8.0%
Heart disease5.1%
Diabetes4.5%
Cancer3.8%
Dementia1.8%
Lung condition1.6%
Stroke1.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.3%People providing unpaid care14.3%People caring for children unpaid31.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -3.6%since 2011One-parent families9.0%

Family composition

In Middle Ridge, the largest group is Couples with children at 61%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (9%).

  • Couples with children61%
  • Couples without children30%
  • One-parent families9%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420▲ +21.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,950▲ +12.5%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011Households renting20.0%Homes owned outright44.2%Separate (detached) houses93.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Middle Ridge, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (20%).

  • Owned outright44%
  • Owned with a mortgage34%
  • Rented20%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Middle Ridge, the largest group is Separate house at 93%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

  • Separate house93%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached4%
  • Flat or apartment3%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Middle Ridge, the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)71.4%
Worked at home9.4%
Car (passenger)6.3%
Walked1.0%
Bicycle0.6%
Bus0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years44.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation61.7%Employed full-time62.1%

Industries people work in

In Middle Ridge, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 23%, followed by Education & training (15%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance22.7%
Education & training15.0%
Retail trade9.6%
Public administration & safety6.4%
Construction6.3%
Professional & technical6.1%
Accommodation & food5.5%
Manufacturing4.2%
Other services3.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%

Occupations people work in

In Middle Ridge, the largest group is Professionals at 33%, followed by Managers (14%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals32.3%
Managers13.6%
Clerical & administrative13.1%
Community & personal service11.0%
Technicians & trades10.7%
Sales workers8.6%
Labourers6.5%
Machinery operators & drivers2.6%

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