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Torndirrup

52 km²

Torndirrup has a younger age profile than most, a largely renting community and slightly below-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population395▲ +10.3%since 2011Median age35 yrs▲ +2.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population35.2%People aged 65 and over7.1%Children under 153.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–48282

Age structure

In Torndirrup, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 66%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (15%) and Youth (15–24) (9%).

Young adults (25–44)64.3%
Older adults (45–64)14.4%
Youth (15–24)8.6%
Seniors (65+)7.1%
Children (0–14)3.0%

Marital status

In Torndirrup, the largest group is Never married at 54%, followed by Married (37%) and Separated (5%).

  • Never married54%
  • Married37%
  • Separated5%
  • Divorced3%
  • Widowed1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Torndirrup, the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by New Zealand (6%) and Vietnam (4%).

Australia75.7%
New Zealand5.1%
Vietnam3.5%
China2.0%
England0.8%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Torndirrup, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only17.0%

Religion

People with no religion10.9%

Religious affiliation

In Torndirrup, the largest group is No religion at 64%, followed by Christianity (36%).

  • No religion64%
  • Christianity36%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1214.1%

Highest year of school

In Torndirrup, the largest group is Year 10 at 72%, followed by Year 12 (16%) and Year 9 or below (10%).

Year 1065.1%
Year 1214.1%
Year 9 or below9.1%
Year 112.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$737▲ +114.2%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,312▲ +87.4%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,812▲ +144.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week1.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.0%

Household income distribution

In Torndirrup, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and Under $650 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99930.0%
$650–$1,49926.7%
Under $65016.7%
$4,000 or more10.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition4.6%People with a mental health condition0.8%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Torndirrup, the largest group is Diabetes at 39%, followed by Arthritis (25%) and Other condition (14%).

Diabetes2.8%
Arthritis1.8%
Other condition1.0%
Cancer0.8%
Mental health0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers2.3%People providing unpaid care2.3%People caring for children unpaid3.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▲ +15.0%since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Torndirrup, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (50%).

  • Couples with children50%
  • Couples without children50%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$211▲ +31.1%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,734▲ +213.2%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -33.3%since 2011Households renting36.7%Homes owned outright50.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Torndirrup, the largest group is Owned outright at 52%, followed by Rented (38%) and Owned with a mortgage (10%).

  • Owned outright52%
  • Rented38%
  • Owned with a mortgage10%

Types of homes

In Torndirrup, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Torndirrup, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Walked (14%).

Car (driver)39.5%
Worked at home10.5%
Walked7.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years5.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation10.4%Employed full-time47.4%

Industries people work in

In Torndirrup, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 16%, followed by Construction (16%) and Mining (13%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing13.2%
Construction13.2%
Mining10.5%
Accommodation & food10.5%
Education & training10.5%
Transport & warehousing7.9%
Public administration & safety7.9%
Health care & social assistance7.9%

Occupations people work in

In Torndirrup, the largest group is Clerical & administrative at 33%, followed by Managers (29%) and Professionals (13%).

Clerical & administrative21.1%
Managers18.4%
Professionals7.9%
Technicians & trades7.9%
Labourers7.9%

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