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Ward

3,421 km²

Ward stands out for very few renters, with many people living alone.

It also has a small retiree community and a notably young population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population87—since 2011Median age36 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.4%People aged 65 and over9.2%Children under 1531.0%People in a de facto relationship14.0%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–488

Age structure

Ward splits fairly evenly between Children (0–14) (35%) and Older adults (45–64) (31%), with Young adults (25–44) at 23%.

Children (0–14)31.0%
Older adults (45–64)27.6%
Young adults (25–44)20.7%
Seniors (65+)9.2%

Marital status

In Ward, Married is the majority at 52%; Never married is next at 23%.

  • Married52%
  • Never married23%
  • Divorced15%
  • Widowed11%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Ward, Australia is the majority at 100%.

Australia83.9%

Ancestry

In Ward, the largest group is Australian at 45%, followed by English (32%) and Irish (8%).

Australian49.4%
English35.6%
Irish9.2%
Scottish9.2%
German6.9%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Ward, English only is the majority at 100%.

English only79.3%

Religion

People with no religion18.4%

Religious affiliation

In Ward, Christianity is the majority at 79%; No religion is next at 21%.

  • Christianity79%
  • No religion21%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1248.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.7%

Highest year of school

In Ward, Year 12 is the majority at 54%; Year 10 is next at 28%.

Year 1248.3%
Year 1025.0%
Year 1110.0%
Year 9 or below6.7%

Highest qualification level

In Ward, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 47%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (31%) and Bachelor degree (22%).

Certificate III / IV36.6%
Advanced diploma / diploma24.4%
Bachelor degree17.1%

Field of qualification

Ward splits fairly evenly between Health (26%) and Agriculture & environment (24%), with Management & commerce at 16%.

Health24.4%
Agriculture & environment22.0%
Management & commerce14.6%
Engineering & related12.2%
Society & culture12.2%
Architecture & building7.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$966—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,958—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,666—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week13.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Ward, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 45%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (35%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49936.0%
$1,500–$2,99928.0%
Under $65016.0%

Personal income distribution

In Ward, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 46%, followed by Under $650 (32%) and $650–$1,499 (22%).

$1,500–$2,99928.3%
Under $65020.0%
$650–$1,49913.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.7%People with a mental health condition3.4%People needing help with daily activities3.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Ward, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 22%.

None59.8%
One condition18.4%
Two conditions3.4%
Three or more3.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Ward, the largest group is Asthma at 31%, followed by Arthritis (25%) and Heart disease (11%).

Asthma12.6%
Arthritis10.3%
Heart disease4.6%
Cancer3.4%
Lung condition3.4%
Mental health3.4%
Other condition3.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.0%People providing unpaid care18.3%People caring for children unpaid40.0%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7—since 2011One-parent families0.0%People living alone40.0%—since 2011

Family composition

In Ward, Couples with children is the majority at 80%; Couples without children is next at 20%.

  • Couples with children80%
  • Couples without children20%

Household size

In Ward, the largest group is 1 person at 37%, followed by 3 people (19%) and 4 people (19%).

1 person40.0%
3 people20.0%
4 people20.0%
6 or more16.0%
2 people12.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,465—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright56.0%Separate (detached) houses72.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms84.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Ward, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Other tenure (21%).

  • Owned outright50%
  • Owned with a mortgage29%
  • Other tenure21%

Types of homes

In Ward, Separate house is the majority at 82%; Other dwelling is next at 18%.

  • Separate house82%
  • Other dwelling18%

Bedrooms per home

In Ward, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 3 bedrooms (38%) and 5 or more (14%).

4 bedrooms40.0%
3 bedrooms32.0%
5 or more12.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Ward, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 100%.

$1,800–$2,99950.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Ward, the largest group is 3 vehicles at 36%, followed by 1 vehicle (27%) and 2 vehicles (23%).

3 vehicles30.8%
1 vehicle23.1%
2 vehicles19.2%
4 or more11.5%

How people get to work

In Ward, Car (driver) is the majority at 52%; Worked at home is next at 48%.

Car (driver)42.5%
Worked at home40.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate8.1%Labour-force participation61.7%Employed full-time52.5%

Industries people work in

In Ward, Agriculture, forestry & fishing is the majority at 62%; Construction is next at 17%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing45.0%
Construction12.5%
Transport & warehousing7.5%
Health care & social assistance7.5%

Occupations people work in

In Ward, the largest group is Managers at 34%, followed by Clerical & administrative (20%) and Machinery operators & drivers (11%).

Managers37.5%
Clerical & administrative22.5%
Machinery operators & drivers12.5%
Professionals10.0%
Technicians & trades10.0%
Sales workers10.0%
Labourers7.5%

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