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Walkamin

45 km²

Walkamin is characterised by somewhat more residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population532▲ +18.2%since 2011Median age47 yrs▲ +6.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.2%People aged 65 and over24.6%Children under 1517.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42727

Age structure

In Walkamin, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)28.0%
Seniors (65+)24.6%
Young adults (25–44)20.7%
Children (0–14)17.5%
Youth (15–24)10.3%

Marital status

In Walkamin, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (12%).

  • Married48%
  • Never married30%
  • Divorced12%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Walkamin, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia75.2%
England3.0%
New Zealand2.3%
India0.9%
Italy0.8%

Language

People using another language at home7.1%

Language used at home

In Walkamin, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Italian (2%) and Punjabi (1%).

English only84.2%
Italian1.5%
Punjabi1.1%

Religion

People with no religion34.6%

Religious affiliation

In Walkamin, the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (40%) and Other religions (2%).

  • Christianity58%
  • No religion40%
  • Other religions2%
  • Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.5%

Highest year of school

In Walkamin, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1237.5%
Year 1031.9%
Year 9 or below12.1%
Year 118.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$736▲ +41.5%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,385▲ +18.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,802▲ +31.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.9%

Household income distribution

In Walkamin, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (17%).

$650–$1,49929.7%
$1,500–$2,99928.7%
Under $65015.4%
$3,000–$3,99910.8%
$4,000 or more5.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.8%People with a mental health condition5.1%People needing help with daily activities5.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Walkamin, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Other condition (12%) and Mental health (12%).

Arthritis9.6%
Other condition5.3%
Mental health5.1%
Asthma4.9%
Diabetes4.7%
Heart disease4.3%
Cancer3.6%
Lung condition3.0%
Dementia0.9%
Stroke0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.1%People providing unpaid care10.3%People caring for children unpaid24.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011One-parent families9.6%

Family composition

In Walkamin, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (40%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples with children51%
  • Couples without children40%
  • One-parent families10%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +100.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,257▲ +28.9%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting14.9%Homes owned outright49.7%Separate (detached) houses89.7%

How homes are owned or rented

In Walkamin, the largest group is Owned outright at 52%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Rented (15%).

  • Owned outright52%
  • Owned with a mortgage26%
  • Rented15%
  • Other tenure7%

Types of homes

In Walkamin, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Other dwelling (9%).

  • Separate house91%
  • Other dwelling9%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Walkamin, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)58.7%
Worked at home13.8%
Car (passenger)5.1%
Bus4.7%
Walked3.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.3%Labour-force participation60.1%Employed full-time63.4%

Industries people work in

In Walkamin, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 29%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Health care & social assistance (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing27.2%
Retail trade10.6%
Health care & social assistance9.8%
Transport & warehousing7.1%
Education & training6.7%
Manufacturing5.9%
Construction4.7%
Public administration & safety4.3%
Professional & technical3.9%
Rental & real estate3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Walkamin, the largest group is Managers at 22%, followed by Labourers (18%) and Technicians & trades (12%).

Managers20.9%
Labourers16.9%
Technicians & trades11.4%
Community & personal service11.0%
Machinery operators & drivers10.2%
Professionals8.7%
Clerical & administrative8.7%
Sales workers8.3%

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