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Commissariat Point

7 km²

Commissariat Point is characterised by an ageing population, mostly owner-occupied homes and household incomes a little below the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population243▼ -13.5%since 2011Median age61 yrs▲ +27.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.7%People aged 65 and over35.4%Children under 157.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42222

Age structure

In Commissariat Point, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 39%, followed by Seniors (65+) (36%) and Young adults (25–44) (12%).

Older adults (45–64)37.9%
Seniors (65+)35.4%
Young adults (25–44)11.5%
Children (0–14)7.4%
Youth (15–24)5.3%

Marital status

In Commissariat Point, the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (23%) and Divorced (15%).

  • Married52%
  • Never married23%
  • Divorced15%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Commissariat Point, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (3%).

Australia80.7%
England2.9%

Language

People using another language at home2.5%

Language used at home

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

English only89.3%

Religion

People with no religion44.4%

Religious affiliation

In Commissariat Point, the largest group is No religion at 51%, followed by Christianity (47%) and Buddhism (2%).

  • No religion51%
  • Christianity47%
  • Buddhism2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1225.9%

Highest year of school

In Commissariat Point, the largest group is Year 11 at 39%, followed by Year 12 (29%) and Year 10 (21%).

Year 1133.9%
Year 1225.9%
Year 1018.3%
Year 9 or below9.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$759▲ +9.2%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,210▼ -15.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,875▲ +31.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week11.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.5%

Household income distribution

In Commissariat Point, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by Under $650 (23%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

$650–$1,49933.6%
Under $65018.2%
$1,500–$2,99913.6%
$4,000 or more11.8%
$3,000–$3,9992.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.8%People with a mental health condition4.5%People needing help with daily activities5.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Commissariat Point, the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Diabetes (18%) and Asthma (12%).

Arthritis14.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Asthma7.0%
Heart disease6.2%
Cancer5.8%
Mental health4.5%
Other condition3.7%
Lung condition3.3%
Stroke2.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.8%People providing unpaid care13.6%People caring for children unpaid18.4%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9▼ -5.0%since 2011One-parent families8.2%

Family composition

In Commissariat Point, the largest group is Couples without children at 67%, followed by Couples with children (24%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples without children67%
  • Couples with children24%
  • One-parent families8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +25.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,509▼ -10.2%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting7.3%Homes owned outright59.1%Separate (detached) houses99.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In Commissariat Point, the largest group is Owned outright at 58%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (7%).

  • Owned outright58%
  • Owned with a mortgage31%
  • Rented7%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Commissariat Point, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Commissariat Point, the largest group is Car (driver) at 90%, followed by Car (passenger) (7%) and Worked at home (3%).

Car (driver)77.5%
Car (passenger)5.9%
Worked at home2.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years24.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.8%Labour-force participation46.9%Employed full-time57.8%

Industries people work in

In Commissariat Point, the largest group is Mining at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Construction (12%).

Mining14.7%
Health care & social assistance13.7%
Construction10.8%
Transport & warehousing9.8%
Accommodation & food8.8%
Public administration & safety8.8%
Education & training6.9%
Retail trade5.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Manufacturing2.9%

Occupations people work in

In Commissariat Point, the largest group is Managers at 20%, followed by Clerical & administrative (16%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Managers18.6%
Clerical & administrative14.7%
Technicians & trades13.7%
Labourers11.8%
Professionals10.8%
Community & personal service9.8%
Machinery operators & drivers8.8%
Sales workers3.9%

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