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Swan View

7 km²

Swan View is characterised by a large population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population7,889▼ -1.7%since 2011Median age44 yrs▲ +12.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.5%People aged 65 and over21.5%Children under 1516.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4299299

Age structure

In Swan View, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)27.2%
Young adults (25–44)23.5%
Seniors (65+)21.5%
Children (0–14)16.0%
Youth (15–24)11.5%

Marital status

In Swan View, the largest group is Married at 41%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (12%).

  • Married41%
  • Never married36%
  • Divorced12%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Swan View, the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia70.9%
England6.9%
New Zealand3.2%
Italy1.7%
Philippines1.4%
India0.9%
South Africa0.9%
China0.6%
Vietnam0.2%
Nepal0.1%

Language

People using another language at home10.0%

Language used at home

In Swan View, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Italian (2%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only84.3%
Italian2.1%
Mandarin0.8%
Tagalog0.5%
Hindi0.2%
Vietnamese0.1%
Punjabi0.1%
Greek0.1%
Arabic0.1%
Cantonese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion45.5%

Religious affiliation

In Swan View, the largest group is No religion at 49%, followed by Christianity (48%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion49%
  • Christianity48%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Islam0%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1245.2%

Highest year of school

In Swan View, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 11 (11%).

Year 1245.2%
Year 1027.4%
Year 1110.7%
Year 9 or below9.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$720▲ +19.8%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,403▲ +14.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,856▲ +21.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week9.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.1%

Household income distribution

In Swan View, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 32%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49928.8%
$1,500–$2,99926.9%
Under $65019.7%
$3,000–$3,9998.0%
$4,000 or more7.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.6%People with a mental health condition9.9%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Swan View, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis10.3%
Mental health9.9%
Other condition9.0%
Asthma8.7%
Diabetes6.4%
Heart disease4.7%
Cancer3.3%
Lung condition2.5%
Stroke1.2%
Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.1%People providing unpaid care12.7%People caring for children unpaid26.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011One-parent families19.1%

Family composition

In Swan View, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (19%).

  • Couples with children48%
  • Couples without children31%
  • One-parent families19%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$320▲ +6.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,647▲ +1.4%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting20.6%Homes owned outright35.1%Separate (detached) houses89.6%

How homes are owned or rented

In Swan View, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (21%).

  • Owned with a mortgage42%
  • Owned outright36%
  • Rented21%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Swan View, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

  • Separate house90%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached10%
  • Flat or apartment0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Swan View, the largest group is Car (driver) at 82%, followed by Worked at home (7%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)66.3%
Worked at home5.7%
Car (passenger)4.7%
Bus1.7%
Train1.3%
Walked1.0%
Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.3%Labour-force participation58.9%Employed full-time62.6%

Industries people work in

In Swan View, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance12.7%
Retail trade11.0%
Construction9.0%
Education & training8.2%
Transport & warehousing6.8%
Manufacturing6.4%
Public administration & safety6.2%
Mining6.1%
Other services5.2%
Accommodation & food5.2%

Occupations people work in

In Swan View, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Technicians & trades18.2%
Professionals14.6%
Clerical & administrative13.7%
Community & personal service12.4%
Labourers10.8%
Managers10.0%
Machinery operators & drivers9.5%
Sales workers8.4%

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