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Zeehan

91 km²

Zeehan has household incomes well below most areas and a below-average share of degree-holders.

Beyond that, it has a slightly higher share of renters than usual and a slightly larger population than usual.

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📍 Zeehan, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population722▼ -0.8%since 2011 Median age48 yrs▲ +33.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.1%People aged 65 and over20.5%Children under 1515.8%People in a de facto relationship12.3%▼ -44.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Zeehan, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 35%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)34.5%

Young adults (25–44)21.9%

Seniors (65+)20.5%

Children (0–14)15.8%

Youth (15–24)6.6%

Marital status

In Zeehan, the largest group is Married at 41%, followed by Never married (39%) and Divorced (12%).

Married41%
Never married39%
Divorced12%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Zeehan, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia75.9%

England3.2%

New Zealand1.4%

South Africa0.7%

Philippines0.6%

China0.4%

Ancestry

In Zeehan, the largest group is Australian at 40%, followed by English (36%) and Irish (8%).

Australian42.5%

English38.0%

Irish8.2%

Scottish8.2%

German5.4%

Dutch1.8%

Italian1.0%

Greek0.7%

Filipino0.7%

Chinese0.4%

Language

People using another language at home4.4%

Language used at home

In Zeehan, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (1%).

English only85.9%

Mandarin0.6%

Religion

People with no religion51.4%

Religious affiliation

In Zeehan, the largest group is No religion at 61%, followed by Christianity (36%) and Islam (2%).

No religion61%
Christianity36%
Islam2%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1225.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher6.0%

Highest year of school

In Zeehan, the largest group is Year 10 at 40%, followed by Year 12 (29%) and Year 9 or below (21%).

Year 1035.4%

Year 1225.8%

Year 9 or below18.2%

Year 118.9%

Highest qualification level

In Zeehan, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 69%, followed by Bachelor degree (13%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Certificate III / IV46.1%

Bachelor degree8.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma8.4%

Postgraduate degree2.5%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In Zeehan, the largest group is Engineering & related at 34%, followed by Society & culture (18%) and Management & commerce (13%).

Engineering & related25.1%

Society & culture13.3%

Management & commerce9.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services8.4%

Education5.0%

Architecture & building4.0%

Health3.7%

Information technology1.5%

Creative arts1.5%

Natural & physical sciences1.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$498▲ +25.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$951▼ -6.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,202▼ -1.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.2%

Household income distribution

In Zeehan, the largest group is Under $650 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

Under $65031.5%

$650–$1,49930.9%

$1,500–$2,99920.8%

$3,000–$3,9996.3%

$4,000 or more1.9%

Personal income distribution

In Zeehan, the largest group is Under $650 at 59%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65050.3%

$650–$1,49919.8%

$1,500–$2,99914.3%

$3,000 or more0.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.8%People with a mental health condition15.9%People needing help with daily activities10.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Zeehan, the largest group is None at 58%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (10%).

None50.8%

One condition20.1%

Two conditions8.7%

Three or more8.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Zeehan, the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Arthritis (19%) and Other condition (15%).

Mental health15.9%

Arthritis14.4%

Other condition10.9%

Asthma10.0%

Diabetes8.6%

Heart disease6.1%

Lung condition3.9%

Cancer3.2%

Stroke1.8%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.2%People providing unpaid care16.3%People caring for children unpaid21.2%People who served in the Defence Force4.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -16.7%since 2011 One-parent families19.5%People living alone42.6%▲ +34.6%since 2011

Family composition

In Zeehan, the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (20%).

Couples with children45%
Couples without children34%
One-parent families20%
Other families1%

Household size

In Zeehan, the largest group is 1 person at 43%, followed by 2 people (36%) and 3 people (10%).

1 person42.6%

2 people35.6%

3 people9.8%

4 people7.9%

5 people2.5%

6 or more0.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$160▲ +23.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$606▼ -15.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting29.0%Homes owned outright38.5%Separate (detached) houses89.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms75.1%▼ -6.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Zeehan, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Rented (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (26%).

Owned outright40%
Rented30%
Owned with a mortgage26%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Zeehan, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house90%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Zeehan, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 65%, followed by 2 bedrooms (16%) and 4 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms61.8%

2 bedrooms14.8%

4 bedrooms11.0%

1 bedroom5.4%

5 or more2.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Zeehan, the largest group is Under $200 at 77%, followed by $200–$349 (23%).

Under $20071.7%

$200–$34921.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Zeehan, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 81%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (19%).

Under $1,00083.5%

$1,000–$1,79919.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.4%▼ -8.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Zeehan, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 46%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

1 vehicle47.0%

2 vehicles31.9%

3 vehicles12.1%

No vehicle5.4%

4 or more4.8%

How people get to work

In Zeehan, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Walked (9%) and Car (passenger) (8%).

Car (driver)66.5%

Walked7.4%

Car (passenger)7.0%

Worked at home3.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.4%Recent arrivals from overseas10.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate10.1%Labour-force participation44.7%Employed full-time61.2%

Industries people work in

In Zeehan, the largest group is Mining at 38%, followed by Accommodation & food (14%) and Health care & social assistance (9%).

Mining38.0%

Accommodation & food13.6%

Health care & social assistance8.7%

Retail trade7.0%

Public administration & safety5.8%

Education & training5.4%

Transport & warehousing5.0%

Construction3.7%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing2.9%

Electricity, gas & water2.5%

Occupations people work in

In Zeehan, the largest group is Machinery operators & drivers at 24%, followed by Labourers (18%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Machinery operators & drivers25.2%

Labourers18.2%

Technicians & trades16.1%

Community & personal service12.8%

Managers12.0%

Clerical & administrative8.7%

Professionals5.4%

Sales workers5.4%

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👥 Demographics & Identity