State Electorate · Area profile

Arnhem

107,905 km²

Arnhem stands out for a population that overwhelmingly rents, with a markedly youthful population.

It also has very few residents and a below-average share of degree-holders.

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📍 Arnhem, State Electorate

Demographics & Identity

Total population9,227▲ +16.9%since 2011 Median age29 yrs▲ +11.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population68.9%People aged 65 and over4.0%Children under 1524.0%People in a de facto relationship9.4%▲ +93.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Arnhem, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 36%, followed by Children (0–14) (24%) and Older adults (45–64) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)35.6%

Children (0–14)24.0%

Older adults (45–64)18.3%

Youth (15–24)18.2%

Seniors (65+)4.0%

Marital status

In Arnhem, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (39%) and Widowed (5%).

Married49%
Never married39%
Widowed5%
Divorced4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia86.7%

New Zealand0.8%

England0.5%

South Africa0.3%

Philippines0.2%

India0.1%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Arnhem, the largest group is Australian at 38%, followed by English (32%) and Irish (10%).

Australian11.3%

English9.4%

Irish2.9%

Scottish2.4%

German1.4%

Italian0.6%

Dutch0.6%

Filipino0.5%

Indian0.2%

Chinese0.2%

Language

People using another language at home67.6%

Language used at home

In Arnhem, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Tagalog (1%).

English only23.1%

Mandarin0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Italian0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Hindi0.0%

Arabic0.0%

Greek0.0%

Religion

People with no religion32.5%

Religious affiliation

In Arnhem, the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (38%) and Other religions (8%).

Christianity53%
No religion38%
Other religions8%
Buddhism0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1229.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.6%

Highest year of school

In Arnhem, the largest group is Year 12 at 33%, followed by Year 9 or below (29%) and Year 10 (21%).

Year 1229.4%

Year 9 or below25.3%

Year 1018.8%

Year 1114.9%

Highest qualification level

In Arnhem, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 45%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV27.6%

Bachelor degree13.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma8.9%

Certificate I / II7.0%

Postgraduate degree3.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.9%

Field of qualification

In Arnhem, the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Society & culture (17%) and Management & commerce (16%).

Engineering & related13.0%

Society & culture10.6%

Management & commerce9.8%

Education8.3%

Health7.0%

Agriculture & environment4.4%

Architecture & building4.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.5%

Creative arts1.2%

Natural & physical sciences0.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$316▲ +17.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,612▲ +4.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$865▲ +13.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.7%

Household income distribution

In Arnhem, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99932.1%

$650–$1,49926.6%

Under $65015.6%

$3,000–$3,99910.2%

$4,000 or more6.5%

Personal income distribution

In Arnhem, the largest group is Under $650 at 71%, followed by $650–$1,499 (16%) and $1,500–$2,999 (11%).

Under $65062.3%

$650–$1,49913.7%

$1,500–$2,99910.1%

$3,000 or more2.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition16.2%People with a mental health condition3.2%People needing help with daily activities3.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Arnhem, the largest group is None at 82%, followed by One condition (15%) and Two conditions (3%).

None72.4%

One condition13.1%

Two conditions2.4%

Three or more0.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Arnhem, the largest group is Other condition at 21%, followed by Heart disease (19%) and Diabetes (19%).

Other condition5.1%

Heart disease4.7%

Diabetes4.5%

Asthma3.7%

Mental health3.2%

Arthritis1.3%

Lung condition0.7%

Cancer0.4%

Stroke0.3%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers7.0%People providing unpaid care14.0%People caring for children unpaid48.4%People who served in the Defence Force7.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.9%

Family & Households

Average household size4.1▼ -16.3%since 2011 One-parent families21.9%People living alone14.4%▲ +25.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Arnhem, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by One-parent families (22%) and Couples without children (16%).

Couples with children60%
One-parent families22%
Couples without children16%
Other families2%

Household size

In Arnhem, the largest group is 6 or more at 28%, followed by 2 people (19%) and 4 people (15%).

6 or more27.6%

2 people18.9%

4 people15.1%

1 person14.4%

3 people12.3%

5 people11.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$85▲ +21.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,192▲ +205.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.50▼ -16.7%since 2011 Households renting78.0%Homes owned outright4.1%Separate (detached) houses77.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms68.1%▼ -5.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Arnhem, the largest group is Rented at 80%, followed by Other tenure (15%) and Owned outright (4%).

Rented80%
Other tenure15%
Owned outright4%
Owned with a mortgage1%

Types of homes

In Arnhem, the largest group is Separate house at 79%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (15%) and Other dwelling (3%).

Separate house79%
Townhouse / semi-detached15%
Other dwelling3%
Flat or apartment2%

Bedrooms per home

In Arnhem, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 54%, followed by 2 bedrooms (24%) and 4 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms53.0%

2 bedrooms23.5%

4 bedrooms13.2%

1 bedroom5.2%

5 or more1.9%

Studio / none1.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Arnhem, the largest group is Under $200 at 80%, followed by $200–$349 (17%) and $350–$549 (2%).

Under $20074.9%

$200–$34916.2%

$350–$5491.7%

$550–$7490.2%

$750 or more0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Arnhem, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 57%, followed by Under $1,000 (43%).

$1,800–$2,99920.0%

Under $1,00015.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle36.5%▼ -18.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Arnhem, the largest group is No vehicle at 36%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 2 vehicles (23%).

No vehicle36.5%

1 vehicle33.3%

2 vehicles23.0%

3 vehicles5.1%

4 or more2.4%

How people get to work

In Arnhem, the largest group is Car (driver) at 43%, followed by Walked (34%) and Car (passenger) (11%).

Car (driver)37.0%

Walked29.4%

Car (passenger)9.4%

Bus3.8%

Bicycle3.5%

Worked at home3.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.5%Recent arrivals from overseas30.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate12.3%Labour-force participation38.8%Employed full-time68.4%

Industries people work in

In Arnhem, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 30%, followed by Education & training (16%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (10%).

Public administration & safety28.5%

Education & training15.1%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing9.6%

Health care & social assistance9.5%

Mining7.3%

Retail trade5.9%

Construction3.7%

Accommodation & food2.9%

Arts & recreation2.8%

Other services2.8%

Occupations people work in

In Arnhem, the largest group is Professionals at 23%, followed by Community & personal service (20%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Professionals22.0%

Community & personal service19.7%

Technicians & trades13.1%

Managers11.4%

Labourers11.3%

Clerical & administrative8.3%

Machinery operators & drivers7.2%

Sales workers4.2%

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