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South Nanango

101 km²

South Nanango has modest household incomes, a notably older population and somewhat more residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population893▲ +14.6%since 2011Median age55 yrs▲ +7.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.8%People aged 65 and over31.1%Children under 1513.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–45454

Age structure

In South Nanango, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Seniors (65+) (31%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)31.9%
Seniors (65+)31.1%
Young adults (25–44)16.7%
Children (0–14)13.4%
Youth (15–24)8.2%

Marital status

In South Nanango, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (16%).

  • Married47%
  • Never married26%
  • Divorced16%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In South Nanango, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by New Zealand (4%) and England (4%).

Australia76.3%
New Zealand3.4%
England3.2%
Philippines0.6%
South Africa0.4%

Language

People using another language at home2.0%

Language used at home

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

English only87.6%

Religion

People with no religion40.8%

Religious affiliation

In South Nanango, the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (46%) and Other religions (1%).

  • Christianity52%
  • No religion46%
  • Other religions1%
  • Buddhism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1229.7%

Highest year of school

In South Nanango, the largest group is Year 10 at 38%, followed by Year 12 (33%) and Year 9 or below (21%).

Year 1034.1%
Year 1229.7%
Year 9 or below18.8%
Year 116.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$459▲ +32.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$924▲ +33.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,007▲ +34.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.5%

Household income distribution

In South Nanango, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

$650–$1,49936.5%
Under $65027.2%
$1,500–$2,99919.1%
$3,000–$3,9995.6%
$4,000 or more0.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition43.1%People with a mental health condition16.7%People needing help with daily activities12.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In South Nanango, the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Other condition (14%).

Arthritis20.7%
Mental health16.7%
Other condition11.8%
Asthma9.6%
Heart disease7.6%
Diabetes6.9%
Cancer5.5%
Lung condition4.1%
Stroke2.9%
Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.6%People providing unpaid care18.6%People caring for children unpaid17.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011One-parent families17.9%

Family composition

In South Nanango, the largest group is Couples without children at 44%, followed by Couples with children (36%) and One-parent families (18%).

  • Couples without children44%
  • Couples with children36%
  • One-parent families18%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +8.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,111▲ +6.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting15.4%Homes owned outright50.6%Separate (detached) houses95.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In South Nanango, the largest group is Owned outright at 52%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (16%).

  • Owned outright52%
  • Owned with a mortgage30%
  • Rented16%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In South Nanango, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Other dwelling (3%).

  • Separate house97%
  • Other dwelling3%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In South Nanango, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)62.2%
Worked at home11.6%
Car (passenger)5.0%
Walked2.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate8.3%Labour-force participation34.1%Employed full-time55.6%

Industries people work in

In South Nanango, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Education & training (11%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance14.1%
Education & training10.4%
Retail trade9.1%
Manufacturing7.9%
Other services7.5%
Mining6.2%
Construction6.2%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.8%
Administrative & support4.6%
Electricity, gas & water4.1%

Occupations people work in

In South Nanango, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 16%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Labourers (15%).

Technicians & trades15.4%
Community & personal service14.5%
Labourers14.5%
Managers12.9%
Professionals11.2%
Machinery operators & drivers11.2%
Clerical & administrative9.5%
Sales workers6.6%

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