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O'Sullivan Beach

2 km²

O'Sullivan Beach has low household incomes, somewhat more renters than the norm and a moderately large population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,844▼ -4.7%since 2011Median age44 yrs▲ +10.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.2%People aged 65 and over24.3%Children under 1514.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–48989

Age structure

In O'Sullivan Beach, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (24%).

Young adults (25–44)26.4%
Older adults (45–64)24.5%
Seniors (65+)24.3%
Children (0–14)14.8%
Youth (15–24)9.4%

Marital status

In O'Sullivan Beach, the largest group is Never married at 40%, followed by Married (37%) and Divorced (14%).

  • Never married40%
  • Married37%
  • Divorced14%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In O'Sullivan Beach, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by England (10%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia75.7%
England8.5%
New Zealand1.2%
South Africa1.0%
China0.5%
Philippines0.3%
Italy0.3%
India0.2%

Language

People using another language at home4.7%

Language used at home

In O'Sullivan Beach, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Hindi (0%).

English only90.7%
Italian0.5%
Hindi0.4%
Greek0.3%
Cantonese0.2%

Religion

People with no religion60.7%

Religious affiliation

In O'Sullivan Beach, the largest group is No religion at 65%, followed by Christianity (33%) and Other religions (1%).

  • No religion65%
  • Christianity33%
  • Other religions1%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.6%

Highest year of school

In O'Sullivan Beach, the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 11 (21%).

Year 1238.6%
Year 1022.2%
Year 1119.8%
Year 9 or below13.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$599▲ +38.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,072▲ +30.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,367▲ +47.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week3.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.4%

Household income distribution

In O'Sullivan Beach, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 45%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (25%) and Under $650 (23%).

$650–$1,49941.1%
$1,500–$2,99923.2%
Under $65021.3%
$3,000–$3,9994.3%
$4,000 or more2.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition41.8%People with a mental health condition13.8%People needing help with daily activities7.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In O'Sullivan Beach, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (18%).

Arthritis15.0%
Mental health13.8%
Asthma13.4%
Other condition9.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Heart disease6.1%
Cancer4.8%
Lung condition3.9%
Stroke1.5%
Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.5%People providing unpaid care13.1%People caring for children unpaid24.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011One-parent families24.3%

Family composition

In O'Sullivan Beach, the largest group is Couples with children at 43%, followed by Couples without children (32%) and One-parent families (24%).

  • Couples with children43%
  • Couples without children32%
  • One-parent families24%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +20.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,200▲ +10.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting29.3%Homes owned outright33.6%Separate (detached) houses93.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In O'Sullivan Beach, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 36%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Rented (30%).

  • Owned with a mortgage36%
  • Owned outright34%
  • Rented30%

Types of homes

In O'Sullivan Beach, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%).

  • Separate house94%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached6%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In O'Sullivan Beach, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (10%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)67.1%
Worked at home7.9%
Car (passenger)3.8%
Train1.3%
Bus1.2%
Walked1.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate8.9%Labour-force participation52.0%Employed full-time55.8%

Industries people work in

In O'Sullivan Beach, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Construction (15%) and Retail trade (13%).

Health care & social assistance17.3%
Construction14.4%
Retail trade12.1%
Manufacturing8.1%
Public administration & safety6.9%
Education & training5.8%
Administrative & support5.5%
Other services5.2%
Accommodation & food5.0%
Professional & technical3.4%

Occupations people work in

In O'Sullivan Beach, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 22%, followed by Community & personal service (16%) and Labourers (13%).

Technicians & trades21.4%
Community & personal service16.0%
Labourers12.8%
Sales workers11.2%
Clerical & administrative11.0%
Professionals10.9%
Managers7.4%
Machinery operators & drivers6.6%

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