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Sandiford

25 km²

Sandiford is characterised by a somewhat younger age profile and slightly above-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population168▼ -49.9%since 2011Median age40 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over22.0%Children under 1525.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41111

Age structure

In Sandiford, the largest group is Children (0–14) at 24%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).

Children (0–14)25.0%
Older adults (45–64)24.4%
Young adults (25–44)23.8%
Seniors (65+)22.0%
Youth (15–24)10.7%

Marital status

In Sandiford, the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (25%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Married59%
  • Never married25%
  • Divorced13%
  • Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia95.8%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only97.0%

Religion

People with no religion29.2%

Religious affiliation

In Sandiford, the largest group is Christianity at 70%, followed by No religion (30%).

  • Christianity70%
  • No religion30%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1239.1%

Highest year of school

In Sandiford, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 10 (37%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1239.1%
Year 1032.8%
Year 9 or below14.1%
Year 113.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$880▲ +47.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,774▲ +1.4%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,949▲ +32.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week11.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.3%

Household income distribution

In Sandiford, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and Under $650 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99932.8%
$650–$1,49925.9%
Under $65012.1%
$4,000 or more10.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.2%People with a mental health condition3.6%People needing help with daily activities3.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Sandiford, the largest group is Asthma at 29%, followed by Arthritis (15%) and Cancer (12%).

Asthma11.9%
Arthritis6.0%
Cancer4.8%
Diabetes4.8%
Heart disease4.8%
Mental health3.6%
Lung condition3.0%
Other condition1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.3%People providing unpaid care15.8%People caring for children unpaid30.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -10.0%since 2011One-parent families7.3%

Family composition

In Sandiford, the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (7%).

  • Couples with children57%
  • Couples without children34%
  • One-parent families7%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150▼ -13.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,814▲ +14.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting13.8%Homes owned outright46.6%Separate (detached) houses48.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Sandiford, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Rented (14%).

  • Owned outright47%
  • Owned with a mortgage26%
  • Rented14%
  • Other tenure14%

Types of homes

In Sandiford, the largest group is Townhouse / semi-detached at 54%, followed by Separate house (46%).

  • Townhouse / semi-detached54%
  • Separate house46%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Sandiford, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)61.9%
Worked at home11.3%
Walked5.2%
Car (passenger)4.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation72.9%Employed full-time58.8%

Industries people work in

In Sandiford, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 17%, followed by Mining (14%) and Health care & social assistance (8%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing17.5%
Mining14.4%
Health care & social assistance8.2%
Manufacturing7.2%
Accommodation & food7.2%
Other services7.2%
Construction6.2%
Transport & warehousing5.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Rental & real estate5.2%

Occupations people work in

In Sandiford, the largest group is Managers at 22%, followed by Clerical & administrative (21%) and Technicians & trades (19%).

Managers21.6%
Clerical & administrative20.6%
Technicians & trades18.6%
Machinery operators & drivers12.4%
Professionals9.3%
Labourers8.2%
Sales workers6.2%
Community & personal service3.1%

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