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Risdon

13 km²

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Demographics & Identity

Total population209▲ +2222.2%since 2011Median age42 yrs▲ +5.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.3%People aged 65 and over23.0%Children under 159.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41414

Age structure

In Risdon, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (23%).

Young adults (25–44)30.1%
Older adults (45–64)23.4%
Seniors (65+)23.0%
Youth (15–24)14.8%
Children (0–14)9.6%

Marital status

In Risdon, the largest group is Never married at 44%, followed by Married (39%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Never married44%
  • Married39%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Risdon, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (2%) and India (2%).

Australia82.3%
England1.4%
India1.4%

Language

People using another language at home2.9%

Language used at home

In Risdon, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Punjabi (3%).

English only88.5%
Punjabi2.4%

Religion

People with no religion48.3%

Religious affiliation

In Risdon, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (42%) and Other religions (3%).

  • No religion55%
  • Christianity42%
  • Other religions3%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.6%

Highest year of school

In Risdon, the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (39%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1241.6%
Year 1035.1%
Year 117.0%
Year 9 or below5.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$752▼ -20.8%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,541▲ +120.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,937—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week2.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week4.9%

Household income distribution

In Risdon, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (39%) and Under $650 (15%).

$650–$1,49939.5%
$1,500–$2,99938.3%
Under $65014.8%
$4,000 or more4.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition41.1%People with a mental health condition17.2%People needing help with daily activities7.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Risdon, the largest group is Mental health at 26%, followed by Arthritis (24%) and Other condition (14%).

Mental health17.2%
Arthritis15.8%
Other condition9.1%
Asthma7.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Heart disease2.4%
Stroke2.4%
Cancer1.4%
Dementia1.4%
Lung condition1.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.6%People providing unpaid care12.6%People caring for children unpaid20.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▲ +60.0%since 2011One-parent families15.0%

Family composition

In Risdon, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (15%).

  • Couples with children54%
  • Couples without children29%
  • One-parent families15%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$378▲ +372.5%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,408▲ +17.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011Households renting17.3%Homes owned outright39.5%Separate (detached) houses85.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Risdon, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (40%) and Rented (18%).

  • Owned outright42%
  • Owned with a mortgage40%
  • Rented18%

Types of homes

In Risdon, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Other dwelling (9%).

  • Separate house91%
  • Other dwelling9%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Risdon, the largest group is Car (driver) at 85%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)76.6%
Worked at home8.4%
Car (passenger)2.8%
Walked2.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years36.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate11.5%Labour-force participation64.2%Employed full-time53.3%

Industries people work in

In Risdon, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Accommodation & food (11%) and Manufacturing (10%).

Health care & social assistance16.8%
Accommodation & food11.2%
Manufacturing10.3%
Construction10.3%
Retail trade7.5%
Public administration & safety7.5%
Professional & technical5.6%
Education & training5.6%
Other services5.6%
Media & telecommunications4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Risdon, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 22%, followed by Professionals (19%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Technicians & trades19.6%
Professionals16.8%
Community & personal service12.1%
Labourers12.1%
Managers11.2%
Clerical & administrative10.3%
Sales workers3.7%
Machinery operators & drivers2.8%

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