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Palana

81 km²

Palana stands out for very few university graduates, with low household incomes.

It's also marked by an older age profile than most and a smaller-than-average population.

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📍 Palana, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population23—since 2011Median age66 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over17.4%Children under 150.0%

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 Palana, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 57%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (43%).

Seniors (65+)17.4%
Older adults (45–64)13.0%

Marital status

In Palana, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Divorced (24%) and Widowed (19%).

  • Married43%
  • Divorced24%
  • Widowed19%
  • Separated14%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Palana, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia52.2%

Ancestry

In Palana, the largest group is Australian at 35%, followed by English (35%) and Irish (17%).

Australian34.8%
English34.8%
Irish17.4%
German13.0%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only100.0%

Religion

People with no religion43.5%

Religious affiliation

In Palana, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (47%).

  • No religion53%
  • Christianity47%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1230.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Highest year of school

In Palana, the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 11 (29%) and Year 10 (21%).

Year 1230.4%
Year 1117.4%
Year 1013.0%

Highest qualification level

In Palana, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 100%.

Certificate III / IV55.6%

Field of qualification

In Palana, the largest group is Engineering & related at 100%.

Engineering & related44.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$575—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$700—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,024—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Palana, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 57%, followed by Under $650 (43%).

$650–$1,49930.8%
Under $65023.1%

Personal income distribution

In Palana, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (50%).

Under $65026.1%
$650–$1,49926.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition56.5%People with a mental health condition13.0%People needing help with daily activities21.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Palana, the largest group is None at 41%, followed by Three or more (35%) and Two conditions (24%).

None30.4%
Three or more26.1%
Two conditions17.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Palana, the largest group is Heart disease at 24%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Cancer (15%).

Heart disease34.8%
Arthritis26.1%
Cancer21.7%
Lung condition21.7%
Diabetes17.4%
Asthma13.0%
Mental health13.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers43.5%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid0.0%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework47.8%

Family & Households

Average household size1.6—since 2011

Family composition

In Palana, the largest group is Couples without children at 100%.

  • Couples without children100%

Household size

In Palana, the largest group is 1 person at 56%, followed by 2 people (44%).

1 person38.5%
2 people30.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.60—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Palana, the largest group is Owned outright at 100%.

  • Owned outright100%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Palana, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 100%.

3 bedrooms92.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Palana, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 38%, followed by 2 vehicles (31%) and 3 vehicles (31%).

1 vehicle38.5%
2 vehicles30.8%
3 vehicles30.8%

How people get to work

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

Car (driver)125.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.1%

Jobs & Industry

Labour-force participation17.4%

Occupations people work in

In Palana, the largest group is Professionals at 100%.

Professionals125.0%

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