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Twin Waters

4 km²

Twin Waters is characterised by an ageing population, more residents than most areas and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population2,966▲ +16.3%since 2011Median age60 yrs▲ +17.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.4%People aged 65 and over41.5%Children under 159.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4183183

Age structure

In Twin Waters, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 42%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (30%) and Young adults (25–44) (10%).

Seniors (65+)41.5%
Older adults (45–64)30.2%
Young adults (25–44)10.4%
Children (0–14)9.8%
Youth (15–24)7.7%

Marital status

In Twin Waters, the largest group is Married at 65%, followed by Never married (17%) and Widowed (8%).

  • Married65%
  • Never married17%
  • Widowed8%
  • Divorced8%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Twin Waters, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by England (10%) and New Zealand (6%).

Australia68.6%
England8.4%
New Zealand4.8%
South Africa2.5%
China0.2%
Philippines0.2%
Italy0.2%
India0.1%
Nepal0.1%
Vietnam0.1%

Language

People using another language at home5.7%

Language used at home

In Twin Waters, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only89.5%
Italian0.3%
Mandarin0.1%
Arabic0.1%
Hindi0.1%
Cantonese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion35.9%

Religious affiliation

In Twin Waters, the largest group is Christianity at 60%, followed by No religion (38%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity60%
  • No religion38%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Judaism0%
  • Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1255.9%

Highest year of school

In Twin Waters, the largest group is Year 12 at 60%, followed by Year 10 (25%) and Year 11 (10%).

Year 1255.9%
Year 1023.8%
Year 118.9%
Year 9 or below4.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$780▲ +34.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,689▲ +32.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,919▲ +41.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week13.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week22.0%

Household income distribution

In Twin Waters, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (14%).

$650–$1,49930.4%
$1,500–$2,99927.5%
Under $65012.9%
$4,000 or more12.9%
$3,000–$3,9999.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.4%People with a mental health condition5.8%People needing help with daily activities7.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Twin Waters, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Other condition (14%) and Heart disease (13%).

Arthritis14.9%
Other condition8.1%
Heart disease7.7%
Asthma7.3%
Cancer6.2%
Mental health5.8%
Diabetes4.6%
Lung condition2.7%
Stroke1.5%
Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.3%People providing unpaid care12.0%People caring for children unpaid17.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -8.0%since 2011One-parent families7.4%

Family composition

In Twin Waters, the largest group is Couples without children at 57%, followed by Couples with children (36%) and One-parent families (7%).

  • Couples without children57%
  • Couples with children36%
  • One-parent families7%
  • Other families0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$650▲ +47.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167→ 0.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.60▼ -40.0%since 2011Households renting11.0%Homes owned outright51.9%Separate (detached) houses74.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Twin Waters, the largest group is Owned outright at 52%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (11%).

  • Owned outright52%
  • Owned with a mortgage27%
  • Rented11%
  • Other tenure10%

Types of homes

In Twin Waters, the largest group is Separate house at 74%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (16%) and Flat or apartment (11%).

  • Separate house74%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached16%
  • Flat or apartment11%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Twin Waters, the largest group is Car (driver) at 66%, followed by Worked at home (27%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)57.5%
Worked at home23.9%
Car (passenger)3.1%
Walked1.2%
Bicycle1.0%
Train0.4%
Bus0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.3%Labour-force participation42.9%Employed full-time53.7%

Industries people work in

In Twin Waters, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Education & training (10%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance15.9%
Education & training10.0%
Retail trade10.0%
Construction9.5%
Professional & technical9.2%
Accommodation & food7.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Transport & warehousing4.1%
Manufacturing3.5%
Public administration & safety3.3%

Occupations people work in

In Twin Waters, the largest group is Professionals at 26%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals25.6%
Managers16.1%
Clerical & administrative14.2%
Community & personal service12.6%
Sales workers10.3%
Technicians & trades9.5%
Labourers5.9%
Machinery operators & drivers4.1%

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