State Electorate · Area profile

Araluen

8 km²

Araluen stands out for one of the smallest populations, with a high share of renters.

It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and well-off households.

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📍 Araluen, State Electorate

Demographics & Identity

Total population9,965▲ +14.1%since 2011 Median age34 yrs▲ +3.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population14.4%People aged 65 and over7.9%Children under 1521.2%People in a de facto relationship15.1%▼ -4.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Araluen, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 37%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)36.5%

Older adults (45–64)23.4%

Children (0–14)21.2%

Youth (15–24)10.8%

Seniors (65+)7.9%

Marital status

In Araluen, the largest group is Never married at 45%, followed by Married (42%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married45%
Married42%
Divorced8%
Separated3%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Araluen, the largest group is Australia at 76%, followed by India (8%) and New Zealand (5%).

Australia60.9%

India6.1%

New Zealand3.8%

Philippines3.0%

England2.5%

China1.0%

Nepal1.0%

South Africa0.8%

Vietnam0.4%

Italy0.3%

Ancestry

In Araluen, the largest group is English at 29%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (10%).

English26.4%

Australian25.3%

Irish9.1%

Scottish7.4%

Indian6.0%

German5.3%

Filipino3.5%

Chinese2.6%

Italian2.3%

Dutch1.4%

Language

People using another language at home27.2%

Language used at home

In Araluen, the largest group is English only at 89%, followed by Punjabi (3%) and Mandarin (2%).

English only65.8%

Punjabi2.2%

Mandarin1.5%

Tagalog1.4%

Hindi1.1%

Arabic0.5%

Vietnamese0.5%

Cantonese0.4%

Italian0.4%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion40.4%

Religious affiliation

In Araluen, the largest group is Christianity at 46%, followed by No religion (44%) and Hinduism (4%).

Christianity46%
No religion44%
Hinduism4%
Other religions3%
Buddhism2%
Islam2%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1261.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher30.2%

Highest year of school

In Araluen, the largest group is Year 12 at 67%, followed by Year 10 (14%) and Year 11 (11%).

Year 1261.4%

Year 1013.3%

Year 1110.0%

Year 9 or below7.5%

Highest qualification level

In Araluen, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 34%, followed by Certificate III / IV (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Bachelor degree28.8%

Certificate III / IV23.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.0%

Postgraduate degree11.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.2%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Field of qualification

In Araluen, the largest group is Health at 21%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Society & culture (17%).

Health18.0%

Management & commerce16.4%

Society & culture14.6%

Engineering & related11.1%

Education7.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.5%

Architecture & building3.9%

Creative arts2.4%

Natural & physical sciences2.1%

Information technology1.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,205▲ +42.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,302▲ +36.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,611▲ +33.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week16.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week29.8%

Household income distribution

In Araluen, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (19%) and $4,000 or more (18%).

$1,500–$2,99934.5%

$650–$1,49917.3%

$4,000 or more16.3%

$3,000–$3,99913.5%

Under $6508.6%

Personal income distribution

In Araluen, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 38%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (26%).

$650–$1,49934.9%

$1,500–$2,99928.2%

Under $65023.6%

$3,000 or more5.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition20.4%People with a mental health condition5.7%People needing help with daily activities2.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Araluen, the largest group is None at 78%, followed by One condition (17%) and Two conditions (4%).

None70.8%

One condition15.3%

Two conditions3.5%

Three or more1.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Araluen, the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Mental health (17%).

Asthma6.7%

Other condition6.0%

Mental health5.7%

Arthritis4.5%

Diabetes4.0%

Heart disease2.6%

Cancer1.7%

Lung condition1.1%

Stroke0.5%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.9%People providing unpaid care8.5%People caring for children unpaid28.4%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework17.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families15.1%People living alone24.7%▲ +7.6%since 2011

Family composition

In Araluen, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children25%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Household size

In Araluen, the largest group is 2 people at 30%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people30.1%

1 person24.7%

3 people18.6%

4 people15.5%

5 people7.0%

6 or more4.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +33.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▼ -11.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -16.7%since 2011 Households renting44.3%Homes owned outright14.7%Separate (detached) houses61.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms64.2%▼ -1.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Araluen, the largest group is Rented at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (38%) and Owned outright (15%).

Rented45%
Owned with a mortgage38%
Owned outright15%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Araluen, the largest group is Separate house at 63%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (34%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house63%
Townhouse / semi-detached34%
Flat or apartment3%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Araluen, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 2 bedrooms (27%) and 4 bedrooms (21%).

3 bedrooms39.6%

2 bedrooms26.1%

4 bedrooms20.2%

1 bedroom7.0%

5 or more4.3%

Studio / none0.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Araluen, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $200–$349 (21%) and $550–$749 (15%).

$350–$54944.7%

$200–$34919.4%

$550–$74913.9%

Under $20011.1%

$750 or more4.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Araluen, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (37%) and Under $1,000 (13%).

$1,000–$1,79936.4%

$1,800–$2,99935.0%

Under $1,00012.5%

$3,000 or more11.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.2%▼ -31.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Araluen, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 37%, followed by 1 vehicle (36%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles37.1%

1 vehicle36.3%

3 vehicles13.2%

No vehicle7.2%

4 or more6.0%

How people get to work

In Araluen, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Car (passenger) (10%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)66.0%

Car (passenger)8.5%

Walked5.3%

Bicycle3.8%

Worked at home2.5%

Bus1.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years53.5%Recent arrivals from overseas28.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.1%Labour-force participation74.5%Employed full-time72.7%

Industries people work in

In Araluen, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 26%, followed by Public administration & safety (18%) and Retail trade (9%).

Health care & social assistance25.0%

Public administration & safety17.3%

Retail trade8.7%

Education & training8.6%

Construction6.6%

Accommodation & food6.2%

Professional & technical4.6%

Other services4.1%

Transport & warehousing3.4%

Administrative & support2.4%

Occupations people work in

In Araluen, the largest group is Professionals at 27%, followed by Community & personal service (18%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Professionals26.1%

Community & personal service18.0%

Technicians & trades12.4%

Clerical & administrative12.1%

Managers11.7%

Labourers7.3%

Sales workers7.1%

Machinery operators & drivers3.2%

Nearby areas

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