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Lajamanu

7,256 km²

Lajamanu stands out for a population that overwhelmingly rents, with a younger age profile than most.

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

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Demographics & Identity

Total population655▼ -0.2%since 2011Median age21 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population92.4%People aged 65 and over2.7%Children under 1536.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–44747

Age structure

In Lajamanu, the largest group is Children (0–14) at 36%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (28%) and Youth (15–24) (21%).

Children (0–14)36.2%
Young adults (25–44)28.2%
Youth (15–24)20.8%
Older adults (45–64)12.5%
Seniors (65+)2.7%

Marital status

In Lajamanu, the largest group is Never married at 91%, followed by Married (5%) and Divorced (1%).

  • Never married91%
  • Married5%
  • Divorced1%
  • Separated1%
  • Widowed1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Lajamanu, the largest group is Australia at 98%, followed by New Zealand (1%) and England (0%).

Australia95.3%
New Zealand1.1%
England0.5%

Language

People using another language at home91.8%

Language used at home

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

English only5.0%

Religion

People with no religion14.5%

Religious affiliation

In Lajamanu, the largest group is Christianity at 85%, followed by No religion (15%) and Hinduism (0%).

  • Christianity85%
  • No religion15%
  • Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1212.3%

Highest year of school

In Lajamanu, the largest group is Year 9 or below at 42%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 12 (13%).

Year 9 or below39.8%
Year 1030.7%
Year 1212.3%
Year 1111.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$196▼ -22.5%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,034▼ -11.3%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$438▼ -19.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week3.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.1%

Household income distribution

In Lajamanu, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65035.7%
$650–$1,49927.0%
$1,500–$2,99923.5%
$3,000–$3,9993.5%
$4,000 or more2.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition22.9%People with a mental health condition1.8%People needing help with daily activities1.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Lajamanu, the largest group is Diabetes at 35%, followed by Heart disease (23%) and Other condition (11%).

Diabetes11.8%
Heart disease7.8%
Other condition3.8%
Asthma3.5%
Arthritis2.3%
Mental health1.8%
Lung condition1.5%
Dementia0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers2.9%People providing unpaid care8.9%People caring for children unpaid67.5%

Family & Households

Average household size4.9▲ +8.9%since 2011One-parent families30.0%

Family composition

In Lajamanu, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by One-parent families (30%) and Couples without children (10%).

  • Couples with children58%
  • One-parent families30%
  • Couples without children10%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$70▲ +250.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom1.60▼ -11.1%since 2011Households renting83.5%Homes owned outright0.0%Separate (detached) houses83.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Lajamanu, the largest group is Rented at 86%, followed by Other tenure (14%).

  • Rented86%
  • Other tenure14%

Types of homes

In Lajamanu, the largest group is Separate house at 84%, followed by Flat or apartment (12%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (4%).

  • Separate house84%
  • Flat or apartment12%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached4%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Lajamanu, the largest group is Walked at 48%, followed by Car (driver) (34%) and Car (passenger) (11%).

Walked49.1%
Car (driver)34.5%
Car (passenger)10.9%
Bus4.5%
Worked at home2.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate12.8%Labour-force participation28.0%Employed full-time56.4%

Industries people work in

In Lajamanu, the largest group is Education & training at 32%, followed by Health care & social assistance (25%) and Public administration & safety (22%).

Education & training30.9%
Health care & social assistance23.6%
Public administration & safety20.9%
Construction6.4%
Retail trade5.5%
Other services4.5%
Arts & recreation3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Lajamanu, the largest group is Community & personal service at 38%, followed by Professionals (25%) and Managers (12%).

Community & personal service35.5%
Professionals22.7%
Managers10.9%
Labourers9.1%
Clerical & administrative6.4%
Technicians & trades2.7%
Sales workers2.7%
Machinery operators & drivers2.7%

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