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Wangan

3 km²

Wangan is characterised by somewhat more residents than usual and a slightly younger population.

It also has somewhat more renters than the norm and slightly below-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population612▲ +4.6%since 2011Median age41 yrs▲ +5.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population11.4%People aged 65 and over19.6%Children under 1519.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42929

Age structure

In Wangan, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)25.5%
Young adults (25–44)23.2%
Children (0–14)19.8%
Seniors (65+)19.6%
Youth (15–24)9.2%

Marital status

In Wangan, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married47%
  • Never married35%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wangan, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (2%) and Italy (2%).

Australia79.6%
England2.0%
Italy1.3%
New Zealand0.7%
India0.5%

Language

People using another language at home3.8%

Language used at home

In Wangan, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Punjabi (1%).

English only85.0%
Italian0.8%
Punjabi0.7%

Religion

People with no religion30.6%

Religious affiliation

In Wangan, the largest group is Christianity at 64%, followed by No religion (35%) and Other religions (1%).

  • Christianity64%
  • No religion35%
  • Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.3%

Highest year of school

In Wangan, the largest group is Year 10 at 39%, followed by Year 12 (37%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1034.0%
Year 1232.3%
Year 9 or below14.1%
Year 116.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$680▲ +37.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,345▲ +23.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,604▲ +40.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week3.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.1%

Household income distribution

In Wangan, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and Under $650 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99934.4%
$650–$1,49926.7%
Under $65017.6%
$3,000–$3,9998.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.8%People with a mental health condition5.4%People needing help with daily activities5.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wangan, the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Other condition (14%) and Diabetes (14%).

Arthritis11.9%
Other condition7.0%
Diabetes6.7%
Asthma6.2%
Mental health5.4%
Heart disease4.1%
Lung condition3.1%
Cancer2.6%
Dementia1.0%
Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.8%People providing unpaid care15.7%People caring for children unpaid24.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011One-parent families16.2%

Family composition

In Wangan, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (16%).

  • Couples with children53%
  • Couples without children31%
  • One-parent families16%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$255▲ +34.2%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,083▼ -16.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting22.6%Homes owned outright42.1%Separate (detached) houses94.6%

How homes are owned or rented

In Wangan, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (24%).

  • Owned outright44%
  • Owned with a mortgage32%
  • Rented24%

Types of homes

In Wangan, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%).

  • Separate house96%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached4%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Wangan, the largest group is Car (driver) at 85%, followed by Car (passenger) (6%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)75.2%
Car (passenger)5.7%
Walked4.2%
Bicycle2.3%
Worked at home1.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years21.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation55.8%Employed full-time56.9%

Industries people work in

In Wangan, the largest group is Manufacturing at 15%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (15%) and Retail trade (12%).

Manufacturing14.1%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing13.7%
Retail trade11.5%
Health care & social assistance11.1%
Other services6.5%
Transport & warehousing5.7%
Construction5.0%
Education & training4.6%
Accommodation & food4.2%
Public administration & safety4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Wangan, the largest group is Labourers at 22%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (15%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Labourers21.0%
Machinery operators & drivers14.5%
Technicians & trades14.1%
Managers10.7%
Clerical & administrative10.7%
Sales workers10.3%
Professionals8.4%
Community & personal service7.3%

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