Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Parawa

75 km²

Parawa is characterised by an older age profile than most, slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat more renters than the norm.

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📍 Parawa, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population91—since 2011 Median age56 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.3%People aged 65 and over28.6%Children under 158.8%People in a de facto relationship23.2%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Parawa, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 47%, followed by Seniors (65+) (30%) and Young adults (25–44) (14%).

Older adults (45–64)45.1%

Seniors (65+)28.6%

Young adults (25–44)13.2%

Children (0–14)8.8%

Marital status

In Parawa, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (25%) and Divorced (16%).

Married49%
Never married25%
Divorced16%
Separated9%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Parawa, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (6%).

Australia69.2%

England4.4%

Ancestry

In Parawa, the largest group is English at 46%, followed by Australian (35%) and Scottish (11%).

English41.8%

Australian31.9%

Scottish9.9%

Irish3.3%

German3.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only79.1%

Religion

People with no religion44.0%

Religious affiliation

In Parawa, the largest group is No religion at 62%, followed by Christianity (38%).

No religion62%
Christianity38%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1247.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.5%

Highest year of school

In Parawa, the largest group is Year 12 at 55%, followed by Year 11 (21%) and Year 10 (20%).

Year 1247.4%

Year 1118.4%

Year 1017.1%

Year 9 or below3.9%

Highest qualification level

In Parawa, the largest group is Advanced diploma / diploma at 32%, followed by Bachelor degree (29%) and Certificate III / IV (29%).

Advanced diploma / diploma18.8%

Bachelor degree16.7%

Certificate III / IV16.7%

Postgraduate degree6.3%

Field of qualification

In Parawa, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 30%, followed by Management & commerce (22%) and Education (15%).

Agriculture & environment16.7%

Management & commerce12.5%

Education8.3%

Architecture & building6.3%

Health6.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$930—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,281—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,250—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.5%

Household income distribution

In Parawa, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 53%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (33%) and $4,000 or more (13%).

$650–$1,49942.1%

$1,500–$2,99926.3%

$4,000 or more10.5%

Personal income distribution

In Parawa, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 45%, followed by Under $650 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

$650–$1,49930.3%

Under $65021.1%

$1,500–$2,99910.5%

$3,000 or more5.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.6%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities3.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Parawa, the largest group is None at 66%, followed by One condition (30%) and Two conditions (4%).

None50.5%

One condition23.1%

Two conditions3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Parawa, the largest group is Arthritis at 31%, followed by Other condition (19%) and Diabetes (15%).

Arthritis8.8%

Other condition5.5%

Diabetes4.4%

Asthma3.3%

Cancer3.3%

Lung condition3.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers27.6%People providing unpaid care5.3%People caring for children unpaid18.4%People who served in the Defence Force8.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework30.3%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9—since 2011 One-parent families9.4%People living alone44.7%—since 2011

Family composition

In Parawa, the largest group is Couples without children at 62%, followed by Couples with children (27%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples without children62%
Couples with children27%
One-parent families11%

Household size

In Parawa, the largest group is 2 people at 54%, followed by 1 person (46%).

2 people52.6%

1 person44.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,867—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.60—since 2011 Households renting23.7%Homes owned outright36.8%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms57.9%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Parawa, the largest group is Owned outright at 38%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Rented (24%).

Owned outright38%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Rented24%
Other tenure14%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Parawa, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 56%, followed by 2 bedrooms (22%) and 4 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms47.4%

2 bedrooms18.4%

4 bedrooms10.5%

1 bedroom7.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Parawa, the largest group is $200–$349 at 45%, followed by Under $200 (27%) and $350–$549 (27%).

$200–$34955.6%

Under $20033.3%

$350–$54933.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Parawa, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 3 vehicles (26%) and 1 vehicle (16%).

2 vehicles42.1%

3 vehicles26.3%

1 vehicle15.8%

4 or more15.8%

How people get to work

In Parawa, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (25%).

Car (driver)61.4%

Worked at home20.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation60.5%Employed full-time68.2%

Industries people work in

In Parawa, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 43%, followed by Health care & social assistance (16%) and Mining (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing50.0%

Health care & social assistance18.2%

Mining13.6%

Administrative & support13.6%

Transport & warehousing11.4%

Construction9.1%

Occupations people work in

In Parawa, the largest group is Managers at 44%, followed by Labourers (23%) and Sales workers (14%).

Managers43.2%

Labourers22.7%

Sales workers13.6%

Professionals11.4%

Clerical & administrative6.8%

Nearby areas

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