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Stafford

3 km²

Stafford has a largely renting community and a large population.

It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and household incomes a little above the norm.

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📍 Stafford, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,978▲ +15.5%since 2011Median age35 yrs▲ +2.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.2%People aged 65 and over12.4%Children under 1517.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4371371

Age structure

In Stafford, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 36%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)36.1%
Older adults (45–64)22.1%
Children (0–14)17.1%
Seniors (65+)12.4%
Youth (15–24)12.3%

Marital status

In Stafford, the largest group is Never married at 48%, followed by Married (34%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Never married48%
  • Married34%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Stafford, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia75.2%
England2.9%
New Zealand2.7%
India1.4%
Philippines1.1%
South Africa0.7%
China0.6%
Italy0.5%
Vietnam0.3%
Nepal0.2%

Language

People using another language at home11.9%

Language used at home

In Stafford, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Italian (1%).

English only82.0%
Mandarin1.0%
Italian0.8%
Hindi0.6%
Cantonese0.6%
Punjabi0.4%
Tagalog0.3%
Vietnamese0.2%
Arabic0.2%

Religion

People with no religion43.5%

Religious affiliation

In Stafford, the largest group is Christianity at 49%, followed by No religion (47%) and Hinduism (1%).

  • Christianity49%
  • No religion47%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Islam1%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1269.1%

Highest year of school

In Stafford, the largest group is Year 12 at 74%, followed by Year 10 (15%) and Year 9 or below (7%).

Year 1269.1%
Year 1013.7%
Year 9 or below6.4%
Year 114.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$965▲ +45.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,753▲ +45.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,404▲ +52.6%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week15.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week23.7%

Household income distribution

In Stafford, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and Under $650 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99929.9%
$650–$1,49923.6%
Under $65017.0%
$4,000 or more13.1%
$3,000–$3,99910.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.5%People with a mental health condition12.6%People needing help with daily activities5.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Stafford, the largest group is Mental health at 24%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Other condition (18%).

Mental health12.6%
Asthma9.7%
Other condition9.4%
Arthritis7.4%
Diabetes3.9%
Heart disease3.1%
Cancer2.9%
Lung condition1.7%
Stroke0.9%
Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.7%People providing unpaid care10.3%People caring for children unpaid23.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011One-parent families17.0%

Family composition

In Stafford, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (17%).

  • Couples with children52%
  • Couples without children29%
  • One-parent families17%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$360▲ +24.1%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▼ -7.5%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting48.6%Homes owned outright18.7%Separate (detached) houses66.6%

How homes are owned or rented

In Stafford, the largest group is Rented at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (19%).

  • Rented49%
  • Owned with a mortgage31%
  • Owned outright19%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Stafford, the largest group is Separate house at 67%, followed by Flat or apartment (24%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (9%).

  • Separate house67%
  • Flat or apartment24%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached9%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Stafford, the largest group is Car (driver) at 63%, followed by Worked at home (24%) and Bus (6%).

Car (driver)52.5%
Worked at home19.6%
Bus4.7%
Car (passenger)3.4%
Walked1.3%
Bicycle1.1%
Train0.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years46.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.2%Labour-force participation68.4%Employed full-time61.1%

Industries people work in

In Stafford, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Professional & technical (11%) and Education & training (9%).

Health care & social assistance16.5%
Professional & technical11.0%
Education & training9.0%
Retail trade8.7%
Construction8.5%
Public administration & safety8.2%
Accommodation & food6.2%
Transport & warehousing4.8%
Other services4.4%
Manufacturing4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Stafford, the largest group is Professionals at 31%, followed by Clerical & administrative (13%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Professionals30.8%
Clerical & administrative13.1%
Technicians & trades12.7%
Managers12.6%
Community & personal service11.0%
Sales workers7.1%
Labourers6.8%
Machinery operators & drivers3.8%

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