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Tarcoola Beach

1 km²

Tarcoola Beach is characterised by high household incomes, a slightly larger population than usual and somewhat more renters than the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,360▼ -0.9%since 2011Median age43 yrs▲ +10.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.8%People aged 65 and over18.5%Children under 1518.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–45959

Age structure

In Tarcoola Beach, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)30.1%
Young adults (25–44)23.5%
Children (0–14)18.8%
Seniors (65+)18.5%
Youth (15–24)11.1%

Marital status

In Tarcoola Beach, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married51%
  • Never married32%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Tarcoola Beach, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (5%) and South Africa (2%).

Australia78.5%
England4.3%
South Africa2.1%
New Zealand1.7%
Philippines1.1%
China0.4%

Language

People using another language at home6.6%

Language used at home

In Tarcoola Beach, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only87.8%
Tagalog0.7%
Cantonese0.7%

Religion

People with no religion43.3%

Religious affiliation

In Tarcoola Beach, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (47%) and Buddhism (2%).

  • Christianity51%
  • No religion47%
  • Buddhism2%
  • Islam1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1251.7%

Highest year of school

In Tarcoola Beach, the largest group is Year 12 at 55%, followed by Year 10 (25%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1251.7%
Year 1023.7%
Year 1112.3%
Year 9 or below5.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,027▲ +24.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,157▲ +17.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,525▲ +27.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week18.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week27.7%

Household income distribution

In Tarcoola Beach, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $3,000–$3,999 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99930.6%
$650–$1,49920.5%
$3,000–$3,99914.5%
$4,000 or more13.2%
Under $65011.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.0%People with a mental health condition6.5%People needing help with daily activities3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Tarcoola Beach, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis7.4%
Other condition7.0%
Asthma6.5%
Mental health6.5%
Diabetes4.2%
Heart disease3.3%
Cancer2.7%
Lung condition1.5%
Dementia0.4%
Stroke0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers23.8%People providing unpaid care12.8%People caring for children unpaid33.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -7.7%since 2011One-parent families10.0%

Family composition

In Tarcoola Beach, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples with children54%
  • Couples without children34%
  • One-parent families10%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300→ 0.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,647▼ -13.6%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011Households renting25.2%Homes owned outright36.8%Separate (detached) houses72.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In Tarcoola Beach, the largest group is Owned outright at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (25%).

  • Owned outright37%
  • Owned with a mortgage36%
  • Rented25%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Tarcoola Beach, the largest group is Separate house at 73%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (27%).

  • Separate house73%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached27%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

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

Car (driver)69.9%
Car (passenger)6.1%
Worked at home4.8%
Bus2.0%
Bicycle1.8%
Walked1.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.3%Labour-force participation68.7%Employed full-time62.6%

Industries people work in

In Tarcoola Beach, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance17.5%
Education & training12.4%
Construction9.8%
Retail trade9.4%
Public administration & safety6.4%
Professional & technical6.3%
Mining5.9%
Accommodation & food5.9%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.3%
Transport & warehousing4.8%

Occupations people work in

In Tarcoola Beach, the largest group is Professionals at 25%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Managers (15%).

Professionals24.9%
Technicians & trades15.7%
Managers14.8%
Community & personal service11.3%
Clerical & administrative11.3%
Labourers8.9%
Machinery operators & drivers6.3%
Sales workers6.0%

Nearby areas

Mount TarcoolaWandinaMahomets FlatsKarlooRangewayBeachlandsGeraldtonUtakarra