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Cygnet

57 km²

Cygnet is characterised by modest household incomes and somewhat more residents than usual.

It's also marked by somewhat more graduates than the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Cygnet, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,742▲ +19.8%since 2011 Median age46 yrs▲ +12.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population17.6%People aged 65 and over24.6%Children under 1518.9%People in a de facto relationship12.8%▲ +9.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Cygnet, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)26.5%

Seniors (65+)24.6%

Young adults (25–44)19.0%

Children (0–14)18.9%

Youth (15–24)11.1%

Marital status

In Cygnet, the largest group is Married at 41%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (12%).

Married41%
Never married37%
Divorced12%
Widowed5%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Cygnet, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia76.2%

England7.1%

New Zealand1.6%

India0.2%

Philippines0.2%

Italy0.2%

Ancestry

In Cygnet, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (30%) and Irish (14%).

English45.1%

Australian35.2%

Irish16.5%

Scottish11.9%

German4.6%

Dutch2.4%

Italian0.7%

Greek0.5%

Filipino0.4%

Vietnamese0.3%

Language

People using another language at home5.3%

Language used at home

In Cygnet, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Arabic (1%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only88.5%

Arabic0.7%

Mandarin0.6%

Greek0.2%

Italian0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion51.5%

Religious affiliation

In Cygnet, the largest group is No religion at 56%, followed by Christianity (42%) and Other religions (1%).

No religion56%
Christianity42%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1245.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher20.6%

Highest year of school

In Cygnet, the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 10 (31%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1245.6%

Year 1028.7%

Year 9 or below10.3%

Year 117.0%

Highest qualification level

In Cygnet, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 36%, followed by Bachelor degree (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV29.1%

Bachelor degree22.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.3%

Postgraduate degree8.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.6%

Certificate I / II2.5%

Field of qualification

In Cygnet, the largest group is Society & culture at 15%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Engineering & related (14%).

Society & culture12.6%

Management & commerce12.3%

Engineering & related11.0%

Education9.4%

Health8.9%

Creative arts7.1%

Architecture & building6.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.7%

Agriculture & environment3.5%

Natural & physical sciences3.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$526▲ +31.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,041▲ +36.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,344▲ +49.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.5%

Household income distribution

In Cygnet, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by Under $650 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

$650–$1,49934.1%

Under $65028.3%

$1,500–$2,99922.4%

$3,000–$3,9994.7%

$4,000 or more3.8%

Personal income distribution

In Cygnet, the largest group is Under $650 at 58%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (11%).

Under $65053.9%

$650–$1,49927.5%

$1,500–$2,99910.1%

$3,000 or more1.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.4%People with a mental health condition11.7%People needing help with daily activities7.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Cygnet, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (9%).

None57.4%

One condition21.9%

Two conditions8.5%

Three or more4.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Cygnet, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis14.1%

Mental health11.7%

Other condition9.4%

Asthma7.9%

Heart disease5.2%

Diabetes5.2%

Cancer3.3%

Lung condition2.4%

Dementia1.0%

Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.4%People providing unpaid care11.8%People caring for children unpaid24.4%People who served in the Defence Force4.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families22.1%People living alone31.6%▲ +12.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Cygnet, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (22%).

Couples with children46%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families22%
Other families1%

Household size

In Cygnet, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (32%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people34.7%

1 person31.6%

3 people12.7%

4 people11.8%

5 people5.1%

6 or more4.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$285▲ +78.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,280▲ +47.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting22.6%Homes owned outright43.3%Separate (detached) houses93.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms71.1%▲ +3.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Cygnet, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (23%).

Owned outright44%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Rented23%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Cygnet, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house94%
Townhouse / semi-detached4%
Other dwelling1%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Cygnet, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 53%, followed by 2 bedrooms (20%) and 4 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms51.5%

2 bedrooms19.7%

4 bedrooms15.9%

1 bedroom5.7%

5 or more3.8%

Studio / none1.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Cygnet, the largest group is $200–$349 at 46%, followed by $350–$549 (28%) and Under $200 (26%).

$200–$34943.9%

$350–$54926.5%

Under $20024.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Cygnet, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 45%, followed by Under $1,000 (35%) and $1,800–$2,999 (15%).

$1,000–$1,79944.4%

Under $1,00034.3%

$1,800–$2,99915.0%

$3,000 or more5.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.8%▼ -8.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Cygnet, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 40%, followed by 2 vehicles (34%) and 3 vehicles (9%).

1 vehicle40.3%

2 vehicles34.4%

3 vehicles9.3%

4 or more8.2%

No vehicle7.8%

How people get to work

In Cygnet, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)59.5%

Worked at home14.0%

Walked5.3%

Car (passenger)5.1%

Bus1.1%

Bicycle0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.2%Recent arrivals from overseas5.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.3%Labour-force participation46.8%Employed full-time49.6%

Industries people work in

In Cygnet, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Construction (13%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance14.0%

Construction12.3%

Retail trade9.6%

Education & training9.6%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.0%

Accommodation & food6.5%

Public administration & safety6.1%

Manufacturing5.4%

Professional & technical5.1%

Other services4.3%

Occupations people work in

In Cygnet, the largest group is Professionals at 21%, followed by Managers (16%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Professionals19.8%

Managers15.0%

Technicians & trades14.5%

Community & personal service12.3%

Clerical & administrative11.0%

Labourers9.3%

Sales workers7.8%

Machinery operators & drivers6.1%

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