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York Town

22 km²

York Town stands out for overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes, with an older age profile than most.

It also has modest household incomes and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population78▼ -31.0%since 2011Median age55 yrs▲ +14.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over34.6%Children under 157.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–499

Age structure

In York Town, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 39%, followed by Seniors (65+) (36%) and Young adults (25–44) (11%).

Older adults (45–64)37.2%
Seniors (65+)34.6%
Young adults (25–44)10.3%
Children (0–14)7.7%
Youth (15–24)5.1%

Marital status

In York Town, the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (21%) and Widowed (9%).

  • Married59%
  • Never married21%
  • Widowed9%
  • Divorced5%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In York Town, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by New Zealand (6%) and England (5%).

Australia75.6%
New Zealand5.1%
England3.8%

Language

People using another language at home7.7%

Language used at home

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

English only87.2%

Religion

People with no religion41.0%

Religious affiliation

In York Town, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (49%).

  • Christianity51%
  • No religion49%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.9%

Highest year of school

In York Town, the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (40%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1238.9%
Year 1033.3%
Year 9 or below11.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$459▲ +11.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,042▲ +44.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,275▲ +68.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.7%

Household income distribution

In York Town, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 45%, followed by Under $650 (38%) and $3,000–$3,999 (17%).

$650–$1,49943.3%
Under $65036.7%
$3,000–$3,99916.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition46.2%People with a mental health condition10.3%People needing help with daily activities3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In York Town, the largest group is Arthritis at 40%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Lung condition (13%).

Arthritis24.4%
Mental health10.3%
Lung condition7.7%
Asthma5.1%
Cancer5.1%
Diabetes3.8%
Other condition3.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers28.8%People providing unpaid care9.6%People caring for children unpaid17.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▲ +16.7%since 2011One-parent families14.8%

Family composition

In York Town, the largest group is Couples without children at 49%, followed by Couples with children (38%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples without children49%
  • Couples with children38%
  • One-parent families13%

Housing & Dwellings

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,273▲ +21.2%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright56.7%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In York Town, the largest group is Owned outright at 71%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%).

  • Owned outright71%
  • Owned with a mortgage29%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In York Town, the largest group is Car (driver) at 82%, followed by Worked at home (18%).

Car (driver)67.6%
Worked at home14.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate9.1%Labour-force participation45.2%Employed full-time47.1%

Industries people work in

In York Town, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 29%, followed by Mining (19%) and Manufacturing (19%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing17.6%
Mining11.8%
Manufacturing11.8%
Health care & social assistance11.8%
Accommodation & food8.8%

Occupations people work in

In York Town, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 29%, followed by Managers (17%) and Labourers (17%).

Technicians & trades20.6%
Managers11.8%
Labourers11.8%
Professionals8.8%
Community & personal service8.8%
Machinery operators & drivers8.8%

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