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Plumridge Lakes

76,783 km²

Plumridge Lakes has far more renters than most areas, a youthful population and fewer university graduates than most areas.

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📍 Plumridge Lakes, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population273▲ +33.2%since 2011 Median age35 yrs▲ +6.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population20.1%People aged 65 and over1.5%Children under 154.8%People in a de facto relationship23.5%▲ +255.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 52%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Youth (15–24) (16%).

Young adults (25–44)50.9%

Older adults (45–64)25.6%

Youth (15–24)15.8%

Children (0–14)4.8%

Seniors (65+)1.5%

Marital status

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is Never married at 55%, followed by Married (38%) and Divorced (5%).

Never married55%
Married38%
Divorced5%
Widowed2%
Separated1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by New Zealand (9%) and Philippines (6%).

Australia50.2%

New Zealand5.5%

Philippines3.7%

England2.9%

South Africa1.5%

Ancestry

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (27%) and Scottish (12%).

English22.3%

Australian16.1%

Scottish7.3%

Irish4.8%

Filipino3.7%

German3.3%

Italian2.2%

Dutch1.1%

Language

People using another language at home22.3%

Language used at home

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Tagalog (5%).

English only46.2%

Tagalog2.6%

Religion

People with no religion37.4%

Religious affiliation

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is No religion at 58%, followed by Christianity (39%) and Other religions (3%).

No religion58%
Christianity39%
Other religions3%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher6.2%

Highest year of school

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is Year 12 at 52%, followed by Year 10 (23%) and Year 11 (18%).

Year 1232.8%

Year 1014.7%

Year 1111.6%

Year 9 or below4.6%

Highest qualification level

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 62%, followed by Bachelor degree (12%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (11%).

Certificate III / IV32.1%

Bachelor degree6.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma5.9%

Certificate I / II5.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.1%

Field of qualification

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is Engineering & related at 45%, followed by Education (14%) and Food, hospitality & personal services (11%).

Engineering & related23.5%

Education7.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.9%

Architecture & building4.8%

Management & commerce4.3%

Natural & physical sciences2.1%

Society & culture2.1%

Health1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,970▲ +684.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,375▲ +40.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$784▲ +35.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week30.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 80%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

$650–$1,49960.0%

$1,500–$2,99915.0%

Personal income distribution

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $3,000 or more (25%) and Under $650 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99925.5%

$3,000 or more15.4%

Under $65012.4%

$650–$1,4999.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition12.8%People with a mental health condition2.6%People needing help with daily activities1.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is None at 80%, followed by One condition (17%) and Two conditions (3%).

None54.6%

One condition11.7%

Two conditions2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is Other condition at 23%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Diabetes (19%).

Other condition4.8%

Asthma4.0%

Diabetes4.0%

Arthritis3.7%

Mental health2.6%

Heart disease1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers4.6%People providing unpaid care9.7%People caring for children unpaid16.2%People who served in the Defence Force3.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework4.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -51.1%since 2011 One-parent families12.5%People living alone25.0%▲ +56.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is Couples without children at 60%, followed by Couples with children (27%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples without children60%
Couples with children27%
One-parent families13%

Household size

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is 1 person at 38%, followed by 2 people (31%) and 4 people (31%).

1 person25.0%

2 people20.0%

4 people20.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$13▼ -74.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -55.0%since 2011 Households renting60.0%Homes owned outright0.0%Separate (detached) houses0.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms30.0%▼ -37.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is Rented at 71%, followed by Other tenure (29%).

Rented71%
Other tenure29%

Types of homes

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 100%.

Flat or apartment100%

Bedrooms per home

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is 1 bedroom at 35%, followed by 2 bedrooms (29%) and 3 bedrooms (18%).

1 bedroom30.0%

2 bedrooms25.0%

3 bedrooms15.0%

4 bedrooms15.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $20050.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 53%, followed by No vehicle (47%).

1 vehicle53.3%

No vehicle46.7%

How people get to work

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is Bus at 30%, followed by Car (passenger) (24%) and Car (driver) (23%).

Bus17.8%

Car (passenger)14.1%

Car (driver)13.3%

Walked13.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.5%Recent arrivals from overseas25.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.2%Labour-force participation53.3%Employed full-time87.4%

Industries people work in

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is Mining at 63%, followed by Administrative & support (10%) and Construction (6%).

Mining62.2%

Administrative & support9.6%

Construction5.9%

Accommodation & food5.9%

Transport & warehousing4.4%

Public administration & safety3.7%

Education & training3.7%

Other services3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Plumridge Lakes, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 31%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (29%) and Professionals (13%).

Technicians & trades30.4%

Machinery operators & drivers28.9%

Professionals12.6%

Labourers11.9%

Managers8.9%

Community & personal service3.0%

Clerical & administrative3.0%

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