Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Wamuran Basin

12 km²

Wamuran Basin is characterised by mostly owner-occupied homes and household incomes well above most areas.

📍 Wamuran Basin, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population199—since 2011 Median age42 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.5%People aged 65 and over20.1%Children under 1522.6%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Wamuran Basin, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)30.7%

Young adults (25–44)27.1%

Children (0–14)22.6%

Seniors (65+)20.1%

Youth (15–24)6.5%

Marital status

In Wamuran Basin, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (13%).

Married48%
Never married34%
Divorced13%
Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wamuran Basin, the largest group is Australia at 98%, followed by England (2%).

Australia66.3%

England1.5%

Language

People using another language at home2.5%

Language used at home

In Wamuran Basin, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only73.9%

Religion

People with no religion32.7%

Religious affiliation

In Wamuran Basin, the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (44%) and Other religions (4%).

Christianity52%
No religion44%
Other religions4%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1244.0%

Highest year of school

In Wamuran Basin, the largest group is Year 12 at 63%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1244.0%

Year 1015.1%

Year 115.7%

Year 9 or below5.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$956—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,312—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,571—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.8%

Household income distribution

In Wamuran Basin, the largest group is Under $650 at 29%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

Under $65024.5%

$650–$1,49920.8%

$1,500–$2,99918.9%

$3,000–$3,99913.2%

$4,000 or more7.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition18.6%People with a mental health condition6.5%People needing help with daily activities1.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wamuran Basin, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Mental health (19%).

Arthritis7.0%

Asthma7.0%

Mental health6.5%

Other condition6.0%

Heart disease4.0%

Cancer2.5%

Diabetes1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.9%People providing unpaid care6.9%People caring for children unpaid22.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6—since 2011 One-parent families7.4%

Family composition

In Wamuran Basin, the largest group is Couples with children at 61%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples with children61%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families8%
Other families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,108—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting5.7%Homes owned outright41.5%Separate (detached) houses83.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Wamuran Basin, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 52%, followed by Owned outright (42%) and Rented (6%).

Owned with a mortgage52%
Owned outright42%
Rented6%

Types of homes

In Wamuran Basin, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (15%).

Separate house85%
Townhouse / semi-detached15%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Wamuran Basin, the largest group is Car (driver) at 64%, followed by Worked at home (36%).

Car (driver)46.4%

Worked at home26.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation50.9%Employed full-time51.2%

Industries people work in

In Wamuran Basin, the largest group is Construction at 17%, followed by Health care & social assistance (16%) and Education & training (15%).

Construction15.5%

Health care & social assistance14.3%

Education & training13.1%

Public administration & safety10.7%

Transport & warehousing7.1%

Professional & technical6.0%

Other services6.0%

Manufacturing4.8%

Rental & real estate4.8%

Mining3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Wamuran Basin, the largest group is Professionals at 23%, followed by Clerical & administrative (20%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Professionals25.0%

Clerical & administrative21.4%

Technicians & trades16.7%

Managers15.5%

Machinery operators & drivers10.7%

Community & personal service8.3%

Sales workers8.3%

Labourers3.6%

Nearby areas

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