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Reekara

95 km²

Reekara has an older age profile than most, well-off households and a small population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population23—since 2011Median age57 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over0.0%Children under 1517.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–488

Age structure

In Reekara, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 47%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (29%) and Children (0–14) (24%).

Older adults (45–64)34.8%
Young adults (25–44)21.7%
Children (0–14)17.4%

Marital status

In Reekara, the largest group is Never married at 56%, followed by Married (44%).

  • Never married56%
  • Married44%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia65.2%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only65.2%

Religion

People with no religion52.2%

Religious affiliation

In Reekara, the largest group is No religion at 60%, followed by Christianity (40%).

  • No religion60%
  • Christianity40%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1247.6%

Highest year of school

In Reekara, the largest group is Year 12 at 59%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 11 (18%).

Year 1247.6%
Year 1019.0%
Year 1114.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,392—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,499—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,750—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Reekara, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 100%.

$4,000 or more30.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.1%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Reekara, the largest group is Other condition at 56%, followed by Arthritis (44%).

Other condition21.7%
Arthritis17.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers52.4%People providing unpaid care42.9%People caring for children unpaid19.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3—since 2011

Family composition

In Reekara, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (50%).

  • Couples with children50%
  • Couples without children50%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$46—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$650—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Reekara, the largest group is Owned outright at 55%, followed by Rented (45%).

  • Owned outright55%
  • Rented45%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Reekara, the largest group is Car (driver) at 47%, followed by Walked (32%) and Worked at home (21%).

Car (driver)50.0%
Walked33.3%
Worked at home22.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.8%

Jobs & Industry

Labour-force participation85.7%

Industries people work in

In Reekara, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 55%, followed by Other services (45%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing33.3%
Other services27.8%

Occupations people work in

In Reekara, the largest group is Managers at 44%, followed by Technicians & trades (19%) and Clerical & administrative (19%).

Managers38.9%
Technicians & trades16.7%
Clerical & administrative16.7%
Labourers16.7%

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