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Macquarie Plains

8 km²

Macquarie Plains has slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population53—since 2011Median age48 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population17.0%People aged 65 and over11.3%Children under 155.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–466

Age structure

In Macquarie Plains, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 40%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (27%) and Youth (15–24) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)41.5%
Young adults (25–44)28.3%
Youth (15–24)17.0%
Seniors (65+)11.3%
Children (0–14)5.7%

Marital status

In Macquarie Plains, the largest group is Never married at 45%, followed by Married (32%) and Widowed (9%).

  • Never married45%
  • Married32%
  • Widowed9%
  • Divorced8%
  • Separated6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Macquarie Plains, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia94.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only96.2%

Religion

People with no religion67.9%

Religious affiliation

In Macquarie Plains, the largest group is No religion at 69%, followed by Christianity (31%).

  • No religion69%
  • Christianity31%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1236.2%

Highest year of school

In Macquarie Plains, the largest group is Year 10 at 44%, followed by Year 12 (34%) and Year 11 (16%).

Year 1046.8%
Year 1236.2%
Year 1117.0%
Year 9 or below6.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$780—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,187—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,375—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.6%

Household income distribution

In Macquarie Plains, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 63%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (19%) and $3,000–$3,999 (19%).

$650–$1,49945.5%
$1,500–$2,99913.6%
$3,000–$3,99913.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.8%People with a mental health condition11.3%People needing help with daily activities9.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Macquarie Plains, the largest group is Asthma at 25%, followed by Heart disease (25%) and Mental health (21%).

Asthma13.2%
Heart disease13.2%
Mental health11.3%
Arthritis9.4%
Other condition5.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.1%People providing unpaid care11.1%People caring for children unpaid27.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2—since 2011One-parent families9.8%

Family composition

In Macquarie Plains, the largest group is Couples without children at 44%, followed by Couples with children (36%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples without children44%
  • Couples with children36%
  • One-parent families11%
  • Other families8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,192—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011Households renting13.6%Homes owned outright40.9%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Macquarie Plains, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (43%) and Rented (14%).

  • Owned outright43%
  • Owned with a mortgage43%
  • Rented14%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Macquarie Plains, the largest group is Car (driver) at 100%.

Car (driver)67.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation55.6%Employed full-time64.5%

Industries people work in

In Macquarie Plains, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 27%, followed by Health care & social assistance (27%) and Education & training (18%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing19.4%
Health care & social assistance19.4%
Education & training12.9%
Transport & warehousing9.7%
Public administration & safety9.7%

Occupations people work in

In Macquarie Plains, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 22%, followed by Professionals (19%) and Sales workers (17%).

Technicians & trades25.8%
Professionals22.6%
Sales workers19.4%
Machinery operators & drivers16.1%
Labourers12.9%
Community & personal service9.7%
Clerical & administrative9.7%

Nearby areas

RosegarlandBushy Park (Tas.)GlenoraPlenty (Tas.)KaranjaUxbridgeGretnaHayes