Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Nubeena

58 km²

Nubeena is characterised by low household incomes, a slightly older population and somewhat more residents than usual.

📍 Nubeena, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population576▲ +18.8%since 2011 Median age52 yrs▲ +8.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.1%People aged 65 and over27.1%Children under 1513.9%People in a de facto relationship19.1%▲ +7.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Nubeena, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Seniors (65+) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)33.0%

Seniors (65+)27.1%

Young adults (25–44)18.1%

Children (0–14)13.9%

Youth (15–24)9.7%

Marital status

In Nubeena, the largest group is Never married at 36%, followed by Married (35%) and Divorced (15%).

Never married36%
Married35%
Divorced15%
Widowed9%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Nubeena, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia76.9%

England3.8%

New Zealand1.2%

Ancestry

In Nubeena, the largest group is Australian at 42%, followed by English (36%) and Scottish (10%).

Australian45.5%

English39.6%

Scottish10.6%

Irish7.6%

German3.6%

Italian1.0%

Dutch0.9%

Language

People using another language at home3.8%

Language used at home

In Nubeena, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (1%).

English only86.6%

Mandarin0.7%

Religion

People with no religion56.1%

Religious affiliation

In Nubeena, the largest group is No religion at 64%, followed by Christianity (33%) and Other religions (2%).

No religion64%
Christianity33%
Other religions2%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.1%

Highest year of school

In Nubeena, the largest group is Year 12 at 38%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1232.8%

Year 1028.3%

Year 9 or below16.8%

Year 119.4%

Highest qualification level

In Nubeena, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 48%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV34.2%

Bachelor degree16.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma9.9%

Postgraduate degree4.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.2%

Certificate I / II2.8%

Field of qualification

In Nubeena, the largest group is Engineering & related at 20%, followed by Education (14%) and Health (13%).

Engineering & related15.1%

Education10.6%

Health9.9%

Management & commerce9.5%

Society & culture7.7%

Architecture & building6.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.3%

Agriculture & environment5.3%

Creative arts5.3%

Natural & physical sciences1.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$491▲ +41.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$796▲ +26.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,300▲ +72.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week3.8%

Household income distribution

In Nubeena, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by Under $650 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

$650–$1,49933.2%

Under $65031.9%

$1,500–$2,99914.3%

$4,000 or more2.1%

$3,000–$3,9991.7%

Personal income distribution

In Nubeena, the largest group is Under $650 at 60%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (8%).

Under $65054.4%

$650–$1,49926.8%

$1,500–$2,9997.1%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.8%People with a mental health condition15.3%People needing help with daily activities10.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Nubeena, the largest group is None at 57%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (11%).

None49.8%

One condition20.7%

Two conditions9.5%

Three or more7.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Nubeena, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (20%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis16.5%

Mental health15.3%

Other condition11.1%

Asthma9.9%

Diabetes7.1%

Heart disease6.3%

Cancer4.2%

Lung condition3.3%

Stroke1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.2%People providing unpaid care15.9%People caring for children unpaid19.4%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -8.7%since 2011 One-parent families17.7%People living alone39.1%▲ +29.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Nubeena, the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by Couples without children (36%) and One-parent families (18%).

Couples with children45%
Couples without children36%
One-parent families18%
Other families1%

Household size

In Nubeena, the largest group is 1 person at 39%, followed by 2 people (34%) and 3 people (13%).

1 person39.1%

2 people33.6%

3 people12.6%

4 people7.6%

5 people3.8%

6 or more2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +25.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,040▲ +30.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting19.7%Homes owned outright50.0%Separate (detached) houses92.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms58.0%▼ -7.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Nubeena, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (20%).

Owned outright50%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Rented20%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Nubeena, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Other dwelling (3%).

Separate house91%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Other dwelling3%
Flat or apartment2%

Bedrooms per home

In Nubeena, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 1 bedroom (12%).

3 bedrooms46.2%

2 bedrooms21.8%

1 bedroom11.8%

4 bedrooms8.4%

Studio / none5.0%

5 or more3.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Nubeena, the largest group is $200–$349 at 58%, followed by Under $200 (37%) and $350–$549 (6%).

$200–$34963.8%

Under $20040.4%

$350–$5496.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Nubeena, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 51%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (41%) and $1,800–$2,999 (8%).

Under $1,00046.9%

$1,000–$1,79937.5%

$1,800–$2,9997.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.2%▲ +151.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Nubeena, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 42%, followed by 2 vehicles (34%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

1 vehicle40.5%

2 vehicles33.3%

3 vehicles14.3%

4 or more4.6%

No vehicle4.2%

How people get to work

In Nubeena, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Walked (10%).

Car (driver)54.6%

Worked at home14.0%

Walked7.7%

Car (passenger)2.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.4%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.4%Labour-force participation44.4%Employed full-time35.3%

Industries people work in

In Nubeena, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 18%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Construction (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing16.9%

Health care & social assistance11.6%

Construction9.7%

Accommodation & food9.7%

Education & training8.2%

Public administration & safety6.8%

Administrative & support5.8%

Arts & recreation5.8%

Retail trade4.8%

Transport & warehousing3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Nubeena, the largest group is Labourers at 22%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Labourers20.8%

Professionals15.0%

Community & personal service14.0%

Technicians & trades13.0%

Managers12.6%

Machinery operators & drivers6.8%

Sales workers6.3%

Clerical & administrative5.3%

Nearby areas

Saltwater River Premaydena White Beach Highcroft Sloping Main Koonya Cape Raoul Stormlea

👥 Demographics & Identity