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Hawson

13 km²

Hawson is characterised by somewhat fewer renters than the norm and a slightly older population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population119▼ -66.2%since 2011Median age49 yrs▲ +16.7%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over20.2%Children under 1510.9%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41010

Age structure

In Hawson, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 44%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (14%).

Older adults (45–64)41.2%
Seniors (65+)20.2%
Young adults (25–44)12.6%
Children (0–14)10.9%
Youth (15–24)8.4%

Marital status

In Hawson, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (6%).

  • Married53%
  • Never married38%
  • Divorced6%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Hawson, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia84.9%

Language

People using another language at home4.2%

Language used at home

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

English only88.2%

Religion

People with no religion42.0%

Religious affiliation

In Hawson, the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (47%).

  • Christianity53%
  • No religion47%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1234.7%

Highest year of school

In Hawson, the largest group is Year 12 at 36%, followed by Year 11 (29%) and Year 10 (26%).

Year 1234.7%
Year 1127.7%
Year 1024.8%
Year 9 or below8.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$659▲ +25.5%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,375▼ -10.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,375▲ +11.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.7%

Household income distribution

In Hawson, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 69%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (21%) and $4,000 or more (10%).

$650–$1,49944.4%
$1,500–$2,99913.3%
$4,000 or more6.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.4%People with a mental health condition6.7%People needing help with daily activities3.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Hawson, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Mental health (17%).

Arthritis7.6%
Asthma6.7%
Mental health6.7%
Cancer5.0%
Other condition5.0%
Heart disease4.2%
Diabetes3.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers33.3%People providing unpaid care13.9%People caring for children unpaid30.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▼ -10.3%since 2011One-parent families10.5%

Family composition

In Hawson, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples with children52%
  • Couples without children38%
  • One-parent families11%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$238▲ +26.6%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,400▲ +29.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting8.9%Homes owned outright51.1%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Hawson, the largest group is Owned outright at 52%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (39%) and Rented (9%).

  • Owned outright52%
  • Owned with a mortgage39%
  • Rented9%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Hawson, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)74.1%
Worked at home12.1%
Walked5.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years19.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation61.1%Employed full-time46.6%

Industries people work in

In Hawson, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 21%, followed by Education & training (18%) and Transport & warehousing (14%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing20.7%
Education & training17.2%
Transport & warehousing13.8%
Health care & social assistance13.8%
Construction10.3%
Retail trade5.2%
Accommodation & food5.2%
Professional & technical5.2%
Other services5.2%

Occupations people work in

In Hawson, the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Managers (17%) and Clerical & administrative (17%).

Professionals24.1%
Managers17.2%
Clerical & administrative17.2%
Technicians & trades15.5%
Labourers15.5%
Community & personal service5.2%
Machinery operators & drivers5.2%

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