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North Lake

2 km²

North Lake is characterised by household incomes well above most areas, a moderately large population and a somewhat younger age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,299▲ +2.8%since 2011Median age41 yrs▲ +5.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.5%People aged 65 and over15.2%Children under 1516.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–46262

Age structure

In North Lake, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)30.2%
Young adults (25–44)23.9%
Children (0–14)16.6%
Seniors (65+)15.2%
Youth (15–24)14.5%

Marital status

In North Lake, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (6%).

  • Married54%
  • Never married35%
  • Divorced6%
  • Widowed3%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In North Lake, the largest group is Australia at 78%, followed by England (8%) and South Africa (4%).

Australia60.1%
England5.9%
South Africa2.9%
India2.2%
China1.8%
New Zealand1.6%
Vietnam1.5%
Philippines0.4%
Italy0.2%

Language

People using another language at home20.8%

Language used at home

In North Lake, the largest group is English only at 89%, followed by Mandarin (5%) and Cantonese (3%).

English only77.7%
Mandarin4.3%
Cantonese2.4%
Vietnamese1.4%
Italian0.5%
Greek0.4%
Arabic0.2%
Punjabi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion41.6%

Religious affiliation

In North Lake, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (44%) and Buddhism (4%).

  • Christianity50%
  • No religion44%
  • Buddhism4%
  • Islam1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1271.5%

Highest year of school

In North Lake, the largest group is Year 12 at 74%, followed by Year 10 (16%) and Year 11 (6%).

Year 1271.5%
Year 1015.8%
Year 115.9%
Year 9 or below4.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$913▲ +20.8%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,434▲ +17.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,725▲ +20.6%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week18.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week37.1%

Household income distribution

In North Lake, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $4,000 or more (24%) and $650–$1,499 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99927.6%
$4,000 or more21.8%
$650–$1,49919.6%
$3,000–$3,99915.3%
Under $6507.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.5%People with a mental health condition7.2%People needing help with daily activities3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In North Lake, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Arthritis (16%).

Mental health7.2%
Other condition6.3%
Arthritis6.2%
Asthma5.9%
Heart disease3.8%
Diabetes3.4%
Cancer2.8%
Lung condition1.4%
Stroke0.5%
Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.6%People providing unpaid care13.1%People caring for children unpaid28.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▲ +3.6%since 2011One-parent families11.1%

Family composition

In North Lake, the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples with children62%
  • Couples without children25%
  • One-parent families11%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$450▲ +15.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▲ +9.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011Households renting14.7%Homes owned outright39.3%Separate (detached) houses98.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In North Lake, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (40%) and Rented (15%).

  • Owned with a mortgage46%
  • Owned outright40%
  • Rented15%

Types of homes

In North Lake, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%).

  • Separate house97%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached3%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In North Lake, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Worked at home (10%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)64.5%
Worked at home8.3%
Car (passenger)4.5%
Train3.0%
Bicycle1.4%
Bus0.9%
Walked0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.2%Labour-force participation72.1%Employed full-time54.4%

Industries people work in

In North Lake, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Education & training (11%) and Professional & technical (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.9%
Education & training10.7%
Professional & technical10.6%
Retail trade8.0%
Public administration & safety7.0%
Accommodation & food6.2%
Mining6.0%
Construction6.0%
Manufacturing5.4%
Other services3.9%

Occupations people work in

In North Lake, the largest group is Professionals at 33%, followed by Managers (14%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals32.9%
Managers13.5%
Clerical & administrative13.4%
Technicians & trades12.9%
Community & personal service9.3%
Sales workers6.9%
Labourers6.5%
Machinery operators & drivers3.2%

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