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Poona

3 km²

Poona has a notably older population and household incomes well below most areas.

It also has a slightly lower share of renters than usual and somewhat more residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population576▲ +50.4%since 2011Median age66 yrs▲ +13.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.4%People aged 65 and over55.4%Children under 152.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–47272

Age structure

In Poona, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 55%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (35%) and Young adults (25–44) (5%).

Seniors (65+)55.4%
Older adults (45–64)34.9%
Young adults (25–44)4.9%
Youth (15–24)3.3%
Children (0–14)2.3%

Marital status

In Poona, the largest group is Married at 62%, followed by Divorced (18%) and Never married (12%).

  • Married62%
  • Divorced18%
  • Never married12%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Poona, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia77.1%
England5.2%
New Zealand3.3%

Language

People using another language at home3.1%

Language used at home

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

English only90.1%

Religion

People with no religion40.3%

Religious affiliation

In Poona, the largest group is Christianity at 55%, followed by No religion (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity55%
  • No religion44%
  • Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1224.2%

Highest year of school

In Poona, the largest group is Year 10 at 48%, followed by Year 12 (27%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1043.9%
Year 1224.2%
Year 9 or below14.5%
Year 118.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$416▲ +18.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$775▲ +12.3%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$859▲ +6.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week2.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week3.0%

Household income distribution

In Poona, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 45%, followed by Under $650 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

$650–$1,49941.0%
Under $65032.5%
$1,500–$2,99914.2%
$4,000 or more1.9%
$3,000–$3,9991.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition49.5%People with a mental health condition11.3%People needing help with daily activities11.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Poona, the largest group is Arthritis at 28%, followed by Other condition (14%) and Heart disease (13%).

Arthritis26.4%
Other condition13.0%
Heart disease12.0%
Mental health11.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Asthma6.9%
Cancer6.8%
Lung condition6.6%
Stroke2.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.4%People providing unpaid care14.1%People caring for children unpaid6.7%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9▼ -5.0%since 2011One-parent families9.3%

Family composition

In Poona, the largest group is Couples without children at 80%, followed by Couples with children (10%) and One-parent families (9%).

  • Couples without children80%
  • Couples with children10%
  • One-parent families9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +22.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$975▼ -34.9%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting10.4%Homes owned outright73.5%Separate (detached) houses98.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Poona, the largest group is Owned outright at 75%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (13%) and Rented (11%).

  • Owned outright75%
  • Owned with a mortgage13%
  • Rented11%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Poona, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Walked (12%).

Car (driver)53.5%
Worked at home11.9%
Walked8.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years42.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate11.6%Labour-force participation20.2%Employed full-time40.6%

Industries people work in

In Poona, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Construction (15%) and Administrative & support (8%).

Health care & social assistance18.8%
Construction14.9%
Administrative & support7.9%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing6.9%
Manufacturing6.9%
Accommodation & food6.9%
Retail trade5.9%
Transport & warehousing5.0%
Education & training5.0%
Other services5.0%

Occupations people work in

In Poona, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Community & personal service (16%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Technicians & trades18.8%
Community & personal service16.8%
Clerical & administrative14.9%
Professionals11.9%
Machinery operators & drivers10.9%
Labourers10.9%
Managers9.9%
Sales workers9.9%

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