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Lune River

49 km²

Lune River stands out for very few renters, with household incomes well below most areas.

It also has a well-above-average share of degree-holders and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population38—since 2011Median age50 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population10.5%People aged 65 and over7.9%Children under 150.0%People in a de facto relationship17.2%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–477

Age structure

In Lune River, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 66%, followed by Youth (15–24) (16%) and Young adults (25–44) (9%).

Older adults (45–64)55.3%
Youth (15–24)13.2%
Young adults (25–44)7.9%
Seniors (65+)7.9%

Marital status

In Lune River, the largest group is Never married at 54%, followed by Married (31%) and Divorced (8%).

  • Never married54%
  • Married31%
  • Divorced8%
  • Separated8%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Lune River, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia71.1%

Ancestry

In Lune River, the largest group is Australian at 43%, followed by English (33%) and Scottish (17%).

Australian47.4%
English36.8%
Scottish18.4%
Irish7.9%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only84.2%

Religion

People with no religion71.1%

Religious affiliation

In Lune River, the largest group is No religion at 82%, followed by Christianity (18%).

  • No religion82%
  • Christianity18%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1255.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher32.4%

Highest year of school

In Lune River, the largest group is Year 12 at 57%, followed by Year 10 (26%) and Year 11 (9%).

Year 1255.6%
Year 1025.0%
Year 118.3%
Year 9 or below8.3%

Highest qualification level

In Lune River, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 45%, followed by Certificate III / IV (40%) and Postgraduate degree (15%).

Bachelor degree39.1%
Certificate III / IV34.8%
Postgraduate degree13.0%

Field of qualification

In Lune River, the largest group is Health at 50%, followed by Creative arts (50%).

Health13.0%
Creative arts13.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$433—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$575—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,625—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Lune River, the largest group is Under $650 at 63%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%).

Under $65050.0%
$650–$1,49930.0%

Personal income distribution

In Lune River, the largest group is Under $650 at 72%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%).

Under $65048.6%
$650–$1,49918.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition44.7%People with a mental health condition21.1%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Lune River, the largest group is None at 61%, followed by One condition (30%) and Two conditions (9%).

None52.6%
One condition26.3%
Two conditions7.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Lune River, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Mental health (25%) and Cancer (16%).

Arthritis21.1%
Mental health21.1%
Cancer13.2%
Lung condition13.2%
Asthma7.9%
Other condition7.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.2%People providing unpaid care16.2%People caring for children unpaid16.2%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.6%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8—since 2011One-parent families13.6%People living alone55.0%—since 2011

Family composition

In Lune River, the largest group is Couples without children at 50%, followed by Couples with children (33%) and One-parent families (17%).

  • Couples without children50%
  • Couples with children33%
  • One-parent families17%

Household size

In Lune River, the largest group is 1 person at 61%, followed by 2 people (22%) and 3 people (17%).

1 person55.0%
2 people20.0%
3 people15.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$433—since 2011Average people per bedroom1.20—since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright70.0%Separate (detached) houses75.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms15.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Lune River, the largest group is Owned outright at 58%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (42%).

  • Owned outright58%
  • Owned with a mortgage42%

Types of homes

In Lune River, the largest group is Separate house at 79%, followed by Other dwelling (21%).

  • Separate house79%
  • Other dwelling21%

Bedrooms per home

In Lune River, the largest group is 1 bedroom at 57%, followed by 2 bedrooms (21%) and 3 bedrooms (21%).

1 bedroom40.0%
2 bedrooms15.0%
3 bedrooms15.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Lune River, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 67%, followed by 2 vehicles (33%).

1 vehicle38.1%
2 vehicles19.0%

How people get to work

In Lune River, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (26%).

Car (driver)127.3%
Worked at home45.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years42.9%

Jobs & Industry

Labour-force participation43.2%

Industries people work in

In Lune River, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 33%, followed by Administrative & support (33%) and Education & training (33%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing27.3%
Administrative & support27.3%
Education & training27.3%

Occupations people work in

In Lune River, the largest group is Community & personal service at 42%, followed by Professionals (33%) and Technicians & trades (25%).

Community & personal service45.5%
Professionals36.4%
Technicians & trades27.3%

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