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Maitland (SA)

374 km²

Maitland (SA) has slightly below-average household incomes, a somewhat older age profile and a moderately large population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,312▲ +25.4%since 2011Median age51 yrs▲ +4.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.9%People aged 65 and over28.8%Children under 1516.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–45757

Age structure

In Maitland (SA), the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Seniors (65+)28.8%
Older adults (45–64)28.0%
Young adults (25–44)18.1%
Children (0–14)16.7%
Youth (15–24)8.5%

Marital status

In Maitland (SA), the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (28%) and Widowed (10%).

  • Married51%
  • Never married28%
  • Widowed10%
  • Divorced8%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Maitland (SA), the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (0%).

Australia82.9%
England2.4%
New Zealand0.3%
India0.2%
Philippines0.2%

Language

People using another language at home1.4%

Language used at home

In Maitland (SA), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only87.3%

Religion

People with no religion34.6%

Religious affiliation

In Maitland (SA), the largest group is Christianity at 60%, followed by No religion (40%).

  • Christianity60%
  • No religion40%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1235.4%

Highest year of school

In Maitland (SA), the largest group is Year 12 at 40%, followed by Year 11 (24%) and Year 10 (23%).

Year 1235.4%
Year 1121.4%
Year 1019.9%
Year 9 or below11.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$617▲ +52.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,143▲ +59.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,554▲ +71.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.1%

Household income distribution

In Maitland (SA), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (25%).

$650–$1,49934.5%
$1,500–$2,99925.8%
Under $65022.6%
$4,000 or more5.3%
$3,000–$3,9993.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition39.7%People with a mental health condition9.1%People needing help with daily activities8.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Maitland (SA), the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Other condition (12%).

Arthritis17.2%
Asthma13.0%
Other condition9.2%
Mental health9.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Heart disease6.7%
Cancer4.7%
Lung condition3.4%
Dementia1.8%
Stroke1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers28.1%People providing unpaid care13.3%People caring for children unpaid21.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▲ +4.5%since 2011One-parent families11.4%

Family composition

In Maitland (SA), the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples with children52%
  • Couples without children35%
  • One-parent families11%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +33.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$867▼ -17.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting16.9%Homes owned outright49.5%Separate (detached) houses95.8%

How homes are owned or rented

In Maitland (SA), the largest group is Owned outright at 51%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (17%).

  • Owned outright51%
  • Owned with a mortgage28%
  • Rented17%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Maitland (SA), the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%).

  • Separate house95%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached5%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Maitland (SA), the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Walked (11%).

Car (driver)61.1%
Worked at home14.1%
Walked9.8%
Car (passenger)4.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.2%Labour-force participation47.4%Employed full-time55.4%

Industries people work in

In Maitland (SA), the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 29%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Education & training (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing28.3%
Health care & social assistance13.4%
Education & training10.6%
Retail trade8.4%
Construction5.1%
Transport & warehousing5.1%
Public administration & safety5.1%
Accommodation & food4.9%
Manufacturing4.3%
Wholesale trade3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Maitland (SA), the largest group is Managers at 27%, followed by Labourers (13%) and Technicians & trades (12%).

Managers26.1%
Labourers12.6%
Technicians & trades12.0%
Community & personal service12.0%
Clerical & administrative10.8%
Professionals10.4%
Machinery operators & drivers8.4%
Sales workers6.1%

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