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Amata

11 km²

Amata stands out for one of the most renter-heavy areas in the country, with a younger age profile than most.

It also has modest household incomes and a slightly less degree-qualified population.

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📍 Amata, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population393—since 2011 Median age28 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population93.1%People aged 65 and over3.8%Children under 1527.7%People in a de facto relationship22.4%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Amata, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Children (0–14) (27%) and Older adults (45–64) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)32.6%

Children (0–14)27.7%

Older adults (45–64)22.6%

Youth (15–24)15.5%

Seniors (65+)3.8%

Marital status

In Amata, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (43%) and Separated (7%).

Married44%
Never married43%
Separated7%
Divorced3%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Amata, the largest group is Australia at 99%, followed by New Zealand (1%).

Australia97.5%

New Zealand1.0%

Ancestry

In Amata, the largest group is Scottish at 27%, followed by English (25%) and Australian (18%).

Scottish3.1%

English2.8%

Australian2.0%

German1.5%

Italian1.0%

Irish0.8%

Language

People using another language at home87.3%

Language used at home

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

English only12.0%

Religion

People with no religion37.2%

Religious affiliation

In Amata, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (37%) and Other religions (10%).

No religion53%
Christianity37%
Other religions10%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1223.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.2%

Highest year of school

In Amata, the largest group is Year 12 at 28%, followed by Year 9 or below (28%) and Year 11 (27%).

Year 1223.2%

Year 9 or below23.2%

Year 1122.8%

Year 1014.0%

Highest qualification level

In Amata, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 24%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Certificate I / II (21%).

Certificate III / IV13.4%

Bachelor degree12.6%

Certificate I / II11.8%

Postgraduate degree7.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma6.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.0%

Field of qualification

In Amata, the largest group is Education at 37%, followed by Society & culture (16%) and Food, hospitality & personal services (12%).

Education15.1%

Society & culture6.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.0%

Architecture & building4.2%

Engineering & related3.4%

Health3.4%

Creative arts3.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$284—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,062—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$664—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week4.8%

Household income distribution

In Amata, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 44%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (38%) and Under $650 (10%).

$650–$1,49925.0%

$1,500–$2,99921.4%

Under $6506.0%

$3,000–$3,9994.8%

Personal income distribution

In Amata, the largest group is Under $650 at 82%, followed by $650–$1,499 (11%) and $1,500–$2,999 (5%).

Under $65062.1%

$650–$1,4998.2%

$1,500–$2,9993.4%

$3,000 or more1.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.2%People with a mental health condition3.6%People needing help with daily activities9.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Amata, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (7%).

None58.8%

One condition17.8%

Two conditions5.9%

Three or more2.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Amata, the largest group is Diabetes at 36%, followed by Other condition (20%) and Heart disease (16%).

Diabetes15.0%

Other condition8.4%

Heart disease6.6%

Asthma4.3%

Mental health3.6%

Arthritis1.8%

Dementia1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers5.5%People providing unpaid care22.9%People caring for children unpaid50.2%People who served in the Defence Force1.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.3%

Family & Households

Average household size4.0—since 2011 One-parent families30.4%People living alone11.9%—since 2011

Family composition

In Amata, the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by One-parent families (31%) and Couples without children (13%).

Couples with children55%
One-parent families31%
Couples without children13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Amata, the largest group is 6 or more at 36%, followed by 2 people (20%) and 3 people (14%).

6 or more32.1%

2 people17.9%

3 people13.1%

1 person11.9%

4 people10.7%

5 people4.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$80—since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.50—since 2011 Households renting86.9%Homes owned outright0.0%Separate (detached) houses89.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms61.9%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Amata, the largest group is Rented at 87%, followed by Other tenure (13%).

Rented87%
Other tenure13%

Types of homes

In Amata, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%).

Separate house90%
Townhouse / semi-detached10%

Bedrooms per home

In Amata, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 2 bedrooms (31%) and 4 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms46.4%

2 bedrooms32.1%

4 bedrooms15.5%

1 bedroom8.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Amata, the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $20080.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle41.3%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Amata, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 49%, followed by No vehicle (45%) and 2 vehicles (6%).

1 vehicle45.3%

No vehicle41.3%

2 vehicles5.3%

How people get to work

In Amata, the largest group is Walked at 75%, followed by Car (driver) (12%) and Car (passenger) (12%).

Walked60.4%

Car (driver)9.9%

Car (passenger)9.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years24.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate18.8%Labour-force participation38.2%Employed full-time47.3%

Industries people work in

In Amata, the largest group is Education & training at 28%, followed by Arts & recreation (26%) and Public administration & safety (16%).

Education & training27.5%

Arts & recreation25.3%

Public administration & safety15.4%

Health care & social assistance13.2%

Other services8.8%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.5%

Retail trade3.3%

Occupations people work in

In Amata, the largest group is Professionals at 50%, followed by Community & personal service (21%) and Clerical & administrative (8%).

Professionals47.3%

Community & personal service19.8%

Clerical & administrative7.7%

Labourers5.5%

Technicians & trades4.4%

Managers3.3%

Sales workers3.3%

Machinery operators & drivers3.3%

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