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Scotchtown

26 km²

Scotchtown is characterised by a notably young population, slightly above-average household incomes and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population274▼ -9.6%since 2011Median age35 yrs▲ +16.7%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population14.2%People aged 65 and over8.4%Children under 1524.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41717

Age structure

In Scotchtown, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (24%).

Young adults (25–44)31.4%
Older adults (45–64)26.6%
Children (0–14)24.5%
Youth (15–24)9.9%
Seniors (65+)8.4%

Marital status

In Scotchtown, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (6%).

  • Married53%
  • Never married35%
  • Divorced6%
  • Separated4%
  • Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Scotchtown, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (5%).

Australia78.5%
England4.4%
New Zealand4.0%

Language

People using another language at home4.7%

Language used at home

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

English only89.4%

Religion

People with no religion45.6%

Religious affiliation

In Scotchtown, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (48%).

  • No religion52%
  • Christianity48%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1231.4%

Highest year of school

In Scotchtown, the largest group is Year 10 at 45%, followed by Year 12 (35%) and Year 11 (12%).

Year 1040.2%
Year 1231.4%
Year 1110.8%
Year 9 or below6.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$787▲ +26.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,944▲ +51.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,949▲ +32.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.3%

Household income distribution

In Scotchtown, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (14%).

$1,500–$2,99933.3%
$650–$1,49925.0%
Under $65011.9%
$4,000 or more10.7%
$3,000–$3,9993.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.4%People with a mental health condition8.4%People needing help with daily activities2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Scotchtown, the largest group is Asthma at 21%, followed by Mental health (21%) and Arthritis (19%).

Asthma8.4%
Mental health8.4%
Arthritis7.7%
Other condition6.2%
Heart disease4.0%
Diabetes3.3%
Cancer1.5%
Lung condition1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.1%People providing unpaid care14.6%People caring for children unpaid31.7%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families6.9%

Family composition

In Scotchtown, the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (7%).

  • Couples with children68%
  • Couples without children25%
  • One-parent families7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$270—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517▼ -6.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting11.9%Homes owned outright31.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Scotchtown, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 54%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (12%).

  • Owned with a mortgage54%
  • Owned outright31%
  • Rented12%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Scotchtown, the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Worked at home (7%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)70.0%
Worked at home6.4%
Walked5.7%
Car (passenger)5.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.1%Labour-force participation71.2%Employed full-time49.3%

Industries people work in

In Scotchtown, the largest group is Manufacturing at 25%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (19%) and Education & training (11%).

Manufacturing22.1%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing16.4%
Education & training9.3%
Construction7.9%
Accommodation & food5.0%
Retail trade4.3%
Transport & warehousing4.3%
Professional & technical4.3%
Health care & social assistance3.6%
Other services3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Scotchtown, the largest group is Labourers at 21%, followed by Managers (18%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Labourers21.4%
Managers18.6%
Clerical & administrative14.3%
Technicians & trades13.6%
Professionals12.1%
Machinery operators & drivers10.0%
Community & personal service7.1%
Sales workers4.3%

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