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Palmtree

41 km²

Palmtree is characterised by a notably older population and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

It also has household incomes a little below the norm and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population80—since 2011Median age55 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over45.0%Children under 157.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–477

Age structure

In Palmtree, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 41%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (33%) and Young adults (25–44) (13%).

Seniors (65+)45.0%
Older adults (45–64)36.3%
Young adults (25–44)13.8%
Children (0–14)7.5%
Youth (15–24)7.5%

Marital status

In Palmtree, the largest group is Married at 61%, followed by Never married (21%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married61%
  • Never married21%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Palmtree, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by New Zealand (7%).

Australia80.0%
New Zealand6.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only92.5%

Religion

People with no religion37.5%

Religious affiliation

In Palmtree, the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (47%).

  • Christianity53%
  • No religion47%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1245.2%

Highest year of school

In Palmtree, the largest group is Year 12 at 56%, followed by Year 10 (39%) and Year 9 or below (5%).

Year 1245.2%
Year 1031.5%
Year 9 or below4.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$596—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,312—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,666—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.9%

Household income distribution

In Palmtree, the largest group is Under $650 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65038.9%
$650–$1,49930.6%
$1,500–$2,99927.8%
$4,000 or more13.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.5%People with a mental health condition12.5%People needing help with daily activities3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Palmtree, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Heart disease (18%) and Mental health (18%).

Arthritis15.0%
Heart disease12.5%
Mental health12.5%
Asthma10.0%
Cancer10.0%
Other condition6.3%
Diabetes3.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.3%People providing unpaid care17.6%People caring for children unpaid13.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Palmtree, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (46%).

  • Couples with children54%
  • Couples without children46%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$218—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,700—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011Households renting25.0%Homes owned outright66.7%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Palmtree, the largest group is Owned outright at 62%, followed by Rented (23%) and Owned with a mortgage (15%).

  • Owned outright62%
  • Rented23%
  • Owned with a mortgage15%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Palmtree, the largest group is Car (driver) at 55%, followed by Worked at home (45%).

Car (driver)43.6%
Worked at home35.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years24.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation54.1%Employed full-time66.7%

Industries people work in

In Palmtree, the largest group is Electricity, gas & water at 24%, followed by Health care & social assistance (20%) and Manufacturing (16%).

Electricity, gas & water15.4%
Health care & social assistance12.8%
Manufacturing10.3%
Construction10.3%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.7%
Retail trade7.7%

Occupations people work in

In Palmtree, the largest group is Managers at 30%, followed by Community & personal service (18%) and Labourers (15%).

Managers30.8%
Community & personal service17.9%
Labourers15.4%
Professionals12.8%
Technicians & trades10.3%
Sales workers7.7%
Machinery operators & drivers7.7%

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