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Athelstone

6 km²

Athelstone has more residents than most areas, household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population9,601▲ +3.7%since 2011Median age43 yrs▲ +7.5%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over20.0%Children under 1516.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4359359

Age structure

In Athelstone, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)27.9%
Young adults (25–44)24.2%
Seniors (65+)20.0%
Children (0–14)16.2%
Youth (15–24)11.7%

Marital status

In Athelstone, the largest group is Married at 57%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married57%
  • Never married30%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Athelstone, the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by Italy (6%) and England (5%).

Australia69.9%
Italy4.7%
England4.2%
India2.2%
China1.9%
South Africa0.7%
New Zealand0.5%
Vietnam0.4%
Philippines0.3%
Nepal0.1%

Language

People using another language at home24.4%

Language used at home

In Athelstone, the largest group is English only at 82%, followed by Italian (8%) and Mandarin (3%).

English only73.4%
Italian7.3%
Mandarin2.3%
Greek1.8%
Arabic1.4%
Cantonese1.4%
Punjabi1.1%
Hindi0.7%
Vietnamese0.3%
Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion32.7%

Religious affiliation

In Athelstone, the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (34%) and Other religions (2%).

  • Christianity59%
  • No religion34%
  • Other religions2%
  • Hinduism2%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Islam1%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1264.6%

Highest year of school

In Athelstone, the largest group is Year 12 at 66%, followed by Year 11 (15%) and Year 10 (11%).

Year 1264.6%
Year 1115.0%
Year 1010.5%
Year 9 or below7.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$829▲ +38.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,941▲ +33.6%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,267▲ +37.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week11.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week25.2%

Household income distribution

In Athelstone, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $3,000–$3,999 (14%).

$1,500–$2,99932.1%
$650–$1,49925.7%
$3,000–$3,99913.6%
Under $65011.8%
$4,000 or more11.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.6%People with a mental health condition7.6%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Athelstone, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis8.5%
Other condition8.4%
Mental health7.6%
Asthma7.2%
Diabetes5.2%
Heart disease4.3%
Cancer3.2%
Lung condition1.3%
Stroke0.7%
Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.7%People providing unpaid care15.0%People caring for children unpaid28.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -3.6%since 2011One-parent families10.3%

Family composition

In Athelstone, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples with children63%
  • Couples without children26%
  • One-parent families10%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$360▲ +20.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +10.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011Households renting12.8%Homes owned outright44.0%Separate (detached) houses84.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Athelstone, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (41%) and Rented (13%).

  • Owned outright44%
  • Owned with a mortgage41%
  • Rented13%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Athelstone, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

  • Separate house85%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached13%
  • Flat or apartment2%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Athelstone, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Bus (6%).

Car (driver)65.0%
Worked at home10.8%
Bus5.3%
Car (passenger)4.4%
Bicycle0.5%
Walked0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.3%Labour-force participation66.6%Employed full-time57.7%

Industries people work in

In Athelstone, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Education & training (12%) and Retail trade (12%).

Health care & social assistance14.3%
Education & training11.7%
Retail trade11.4%
Construction9.8%
Professional & technical8.9%
Public administration & safety7.8%
Manufacturing5.7%
Accommodation & food5.4%
Other services4.4%
Finance & insurance3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Athelstone, the largest group is Professionals at 27%, followed by Clerical & administrative (15%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Professionals26.3%
Clerical & administrative15.0%
Technicians & trades12.9%
Managers12.7%
Community & personal service10.7%
Sales workers10.3%
Labourers7.4%
Machinery operators & drivers3.8%

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