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Rottnest Island

19 km²

Rottnest Island is characterised by a largely renting community, a notably young population and household incomes a little above the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population166▲ +45.6%since 2011Median age33 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over3.6%Children under 156.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41919

Age structure

In Rottnest Island, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 46%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Youth (15–24) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)41.0%
Older adults (45–64)22.3%
Youth (15–24)15.1%
Children (0–14)6.6%
Seniors (65+)3.6%

Marital status

In Rottnest Island, the largest group is Never married at 58%, followed by Married (34%) and Divorced (6%).

  • Never married58%
  • Married34%
  • Divorced6%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Rottnest Island, the largest group is Australia at 66%, followed by England (11%) and New Zealand (10%).

Australia45.2%
England7.2%
New Zealand6.6%
China4.8%
Philippines2.4%
Nepal1.8%

Language

People using another language at home18.1%

Language used at home

In Rottnest Island, the largest group is English only at 91%, followed by Mandarin (7%) and Hindi (2%).

English only67.5%
Mandarin4.8%
Hindi1.8%

Religion

People with no religion43.4%

Religious affiliation

In Rottnest Island, the largest group is No religion at 51%, followed by Christianity (41%) and Hinduism (3%).

  • No religion51%
  • Christianity41%
  • Hinduism3%
  • Buddhism3%
  • Islam2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1267.1%

Highest year of school

In Rottnest Island, the largest group is Year 12 at 72%, followed by Year 10 (14%) and Year 11 (11%).

Year 1267.1%
Year 1013.4%
Year 1110.1%
Year 9 or below2.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,112▲ +35.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,042▲ +59.4%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,340▲ +29.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.8%

Household income distribution

In Rottnest Island, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (41%) and $3,000–$3,999 (14%).

$1,500–$2,99932.8%
$650–$1,49929.5%
$3,000–$3,9999.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition12.0%People with a mental health condition1.8%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Rottnest Island, the largest group is Asthma at 30%, followed by Other condition (21%) and Arthritis (15%).

Asthma6.0%
Other condition4.2%
Arthritis3.0%
Cancer3.0%
Diabetes1.8%
Mental health1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.1%People providing unpaid care6.7%People caring for children unpaid14.8%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families5.1%

Family composition

In Rottnest Island, the largest group is Couples without children at 60%, followed by Couples with children (34%) and One-parent families (5%).

  • Couples without children60%
  • Couples with children34%
  • One-parent families5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$113—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting54.1%Homes owned outright0.0%Separate (detached) houses70.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Rottnest Island, the largest group is Rented at 62%, followed by Other tenure (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (8%).

  • Rented62%
  • Other tenure30%
  • Owned with a mortgage8%

Types of homes

In Rottnest Island, the largest group is Separate house at 69%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (19%) and Other dwelling (11%).

  • Separate house69%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached19%
  • Other dwelling11%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Rottnest Island, the largest group is Walked at 61%, followed by Bicycle (32%) and Car (driver) (3%).

Walked45.2%
Bicycle23.8%
Car (driver)2.4%
Worked at home2.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years61.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.1%Labour-force participation85.9%Employed full-time64.3%

Industries people work in

In Rottnest Island, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 62%, followed by Construction (14%) and Administrative & support (9%).

Accommodation & food57.9%
Construction12.7%
Administrative & support8.7%
Health care & social assistance4.8%
Manufacturing4.0%
Retail trade3.2%
Education & training2.4%

Occupations people work in

In Rottnest Island, the largest group is Community & personal service at 27%, followed by Managers (23%) and Technicians & trades (20%).

Community & personal service27.0%
Managers22.2%
Technicians & trades19.8%
Labourers11.9%
Clerical & administrative7.9%
Professionals4.8%
Sales workers4.8%

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