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Wattle Camp

73 km²

Wattle Camp is characterised by modest household incomes and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

It's also marked by a somewhat older age profile and a moderately large population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population543▲ +10.8%since 2011Median age52 yrs▲ +6.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.5%People aged 65 and over23.6%Children under 1514.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43434

Age structure

In Wattle Camp, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 36%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)35.4%
Seniors (65+)23.6%
Young adults (25–44)16.4%
Children (0–14)14.2%
Youth (15–24)8.7%

Marital status

In Wattle Camp, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (14%).

  • Married45%
  • Never married29%
  • Divorced14%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wattle Camp, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by New Zealand (5%) and England (4%).

Australia74.2%
New Zealand4.1%
England3.7%
Philippines0.6%

Language

People using another language at home1.7%

Language used at home

In Wattle Camp, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only83.4%

Religion

People with no religion46.2%

Religious affiliation

In Wattle Camp, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion55%
  • Christianity44%
  • Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1223.1%

Highest year of school

In Wattle Camp, the largest group is Year 10 at 45%, followed by Year 12 (28%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1037.1%
Year 1223.1%
Year 9 or below15.7%
Year 116.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$453▲ +22.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$877▲ +36.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,073▲ +32.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week2.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.7%

Household income distribution

In Wattle Camp, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by Under $650 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

$650–$1,49938.5%
Under $65027.7%
$1,500–$2,99917.4%
$3,000–$3,9994.6%
$4,000 or more4.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition41.6%People with a mental health condition16.8%People needing help with daily activities13.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wattle Camp, the largest group is Mental health at 22%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Asthma (16%).

Mental health16.8%
Arthritis13.3%
Asthma11.6%
Other condition10.7%
Diabetes6.4%
Cancer4.8%
Lung condition4.8%
Heart disease4.6%
Stroke1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.2%People providing unpaid care14.9%People caring for children unpaid16.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -11.5%since 2011One-parent families13.3%

Family composition

In Wattle Camp, the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (40%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples with children47%
  • Couples without children40%
  • One-parent families13%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$235▲ +17.5%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$812▼ -1.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting8.2%Homes owned outright53.8%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Wattle Camp, the largest group is Owned outright at 54%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (8%).

  • Owned outright54%
  • Owned with a mortgage35%
  • Rented8%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Wattle Camp, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Wattle Camp, the largest group is Car (driver) at 83%, followed by Worked at home (8%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)72.3%
Worked at home6.6%
Car (passenger)5.1%
Walked2.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate12.3%Labour-force participation33.5%Employed full-time57.7%

Industries people work in

In Wattle Camp, the largest group is Retail trade at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Construction (12%).

Retail trade14.6%
Health care & social assistance13.1%
Construction11.7%
Accommodation & food9.5%
Education & training9.5%
Manufacturing8.8%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing6.6%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Transport & warehousing4.4%
Administrative & support3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Wattle Camp, the largest group is Labourers at 17%, followed by Sales workers (16%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Labourers17.5%
Sales workers16.1%
Technicians & trades13.9%
Managers13.1%
Clerical & administrative12.4%
Professionals10.9%
Community & personal service8.8%
Machinery operators & drivers8.0%

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