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Struck Oil

21 km²

Struck Oil is characterised by a somewhat older age profile and slightly below-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population151▼ -15.6%since 2011Median age51 yrs▲ +6.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.3%People aged 65 and over25.8%Children under 1515.2%

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 Struck Oil, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)33.1%
Seniors (65+)25.8%
Young adults (25–44)23.2%
Children (0–14)15.2%
Youth (15–24)10.6%

Marital status

In Struck Oil, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married54%
  • Never married31%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed2%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Struck Oil, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by New Zealand (3%) and England (2%).

Australia86.1%
New Zealand2.6%
England2.0%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only93.4%

Religion

People with no religion37.1%

Religious affiliation

In Struck Oil, the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (41%).

  • Christianity59%
  • No religion41%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1227.0%

Highest year of school

In Struck Oil, the largest group is Year 10 at 40%, followed by Year 12 (29%) and Year 9 or below (23%).

Year 1036.5%
Year 1227.0%
Year 9 or below21.4%
Year 117.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$483▲ +10.8%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,303▲ +50.5%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,395▼ -1.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week4.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.8%

Household income distribution

In Struck Oil, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 43%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and $3,000–$3,999 (19%).

$650–$1,49935.1%
$1,500–$2,99922.8%
$3,000–$3,99915.8%
Under $6508.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition51.7%People with a mental health condition18.5%People needing help with daily activities8.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Struck Oil, the largest group is Asthma at 24%, followed by Arthritis (22%) and Mental health (18%).

Asthma24.5%
Arthritis22.5%
Mental health18.5%
Diabetes12.6%
Other condition7.3%
Heart disease6.6%
Lung condition6.0%
Cancer2.0%
Stroke2.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.0%People providing unpaid care11.2%People caring for children unpaid24.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -7.7%since 2011One-parent families10.2%

Family composition

In Struck Oil, the largest group is Couples without children at 53%, followed by Couples with children (34%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples without children53%
  • Couples with children34%
  • One-parent families10%
  • Other families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +233.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,210▼ -20.2%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -33.3%since 2011Households renting14.0%Homes owned outright43.9%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Struck Oil, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (41%) and Rented (14%).

  • Owned outright45%
  • Owned with a mortgage41%
  • Rented14%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Struck Oil, the largest group is Car (driver) at 94%, followed by Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)81.5%
Car (passenger)5.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate15.2%Labour-force participation52.8%Employed full-time66.7%

Industries people work in

In Struck Oil, the largest group is Construction at 17%, followed by Retail trade (17%) and Health care & social assistance (13%).

Construction16.7%
Retail trade16.7%
Health care & social assistance13.0%
Other services11.1%
Education & training9.3%
Mining7.4%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Manufacturing5.6%
Transport & warehousing5.6%
Public administration & safety5.6%

Occupations people work in

In Struck Oil, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 32%, followed by Clerical & administrative (18%) and Machinery operators & drivers (16%).

Technicians & trades29.6%
Clerical & administrative16.7%
Machinery operators & drivers14.8%
Professionals11.1%
Labourers11.1%
Managers9.3%

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