State Electorate · Area profile

Sanderson

20 km²

Sanderson stands out for very few residents, with household incomes well above most areas and a slightly younger population.

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📍 Sanderson, State Electorate

Demographics & Identity

Total population8,221▲ +10.7%since 2011 Median age37 yrs▲ +5.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population12.2%People aged 65 and over12.8%Children under 1521.8%People in a de facto relationship14.5%▲ +4.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Sanderson, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)27.8%

Older adults (45–64)26.3%

Children (0–14)21.8%

Seniors (65+)12.8%

Youth (15–24)11.3%

Marital status

In Sanderson, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (8%).

Married45%
Never married38%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Sanderson, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by Philippines (6%) and England (3%).

Australia63.0%

Philippines4.5%

England2.3%

India2.2%

Nepal1.5%

New Zealand1.4%

China1.1%

Vietnam1.0%

Italy0.3%

South Africa0.3%

Ancestry

In Sanderson, the largest group is Australian at 30%, followed by English (27%) and Irish (8%).

Australian27.9%

English25.1%

Irish7.6%

Scottish6.5%

Filipino5.9%

Chinese5.8%

German4.2%

Greek4.1%

Italian2.1%

Indian2.1%

Language

People using another language at home25.9%

Language used at home

In Sanderson, the largest group is English only at 86%, followed by Greek (5%) and Tagalog (3%).

English only65.5%

Greek3.5%

Tagalog2.2%

Mandarin1.9%

Vietnamese1.0%

Cantonese0.6%

Punjabi0.5%

Italian0.4%

Hindi0.3%

Arabic0.2%

Religion

People with no religion38.2%

Religious affiliation

In Sanderson, the largest group is Christianity at 46%, followed by No religion (42%) and Buddhism (4%).

Christianity46%
No religion42%
Buddhism4%
Hinduism3%
Islam2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1255.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher22.4%

Highest year of school

In Sanderson, the largest group is Year 12 at 61%, followed by Year 10 (16%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1255.6%

Year 1014.8%

Year 1111.9%

Year 9 or below8.3%

Highest qualification level

In Sanderson, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 35%, followed by Bachelor degree (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV27.8%

Bachelor degree22.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.1%

Postgraduate degree9.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.0%

Certificate I / II2.6%

Field of qualification

In Sanderson, the largest group is Management & commerce at 24%, followed by Engineering & related (19%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce19.4%

Engineering & related15.2%

Society & culture11.6%

Health9.8%

Education7.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.2%

Architecture & building4.0%

Information technology3.1%

Natural & physical sciences2.5%

Agriculture & environment2.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,015▲ +14.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,192▲ +16.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,375▲ +16.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week15.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week28.6%

Household income distribution

In Sanderson, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $3,000–$3,999 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99932.6%

$650–$1,49920.0%

$3,000–$3,99914.4%

$4,000 or more14.3%

Under $6508.9%

Personal income distribution

In Sanderson, the largest group is Under $650 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (27%).

Under $65031.3%

$650–$1,49930.8%

$1,500–$2,99924.6%

$3,000 or more4.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition20.8%People with a mental health condition5.3%People needing help with daily activities4.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Sanderson, the largest group is None at 77%, followed by One condition (17%) and Two conditions (5%).

None68.2%

One condition14.9%

Two conditions4.2%

Three or more1.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Sanderson, the largest group is Other condition at 19%, followed by Arthritis (17%) and Asthma (15%).

Other condition6.9%

Arthritis5.9%

Asthma5.4%

Mental health5.3%

Diabetes4.6%

Heart disease3.1%

Cancer2.4%

Lung condition1.1%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.1%People providing unpaid care11.9%People caring for children unpaid29.1%People who served in the Defence Force4.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families16.9%People living alone18.4%▲ +12.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Sanderson, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (23%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children58%
Couples without children23%
One-parent families17%
Other families1%

Household size

In Sanderson, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 3 people (20%) and 1 person (18%).

2 people32.5%

3 people20.4%

1 person18.4%

4 people17.1%

5 people7.4%

6 or more4.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400→ 0.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▼ -6.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting31.8%Homes owned outright25.1%Separate (detached) houses82.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.0%▼ -1.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Sanderson, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Rented (32%) and Owned outright (25%).

Owned with a mortgage41%
Rented32%
Owned outright25%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Sanderson, the largest group is Separate house at 83%, followed by Flat or apartment (10%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (5%).

Separate house83%
Flat or apartment10%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In Sanderson, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 58%, followed by 4 bedrooms (20%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms57.7%

4 bedrooms19.4%

2 bedrooms13.9%

5 or more4.8%

1 bedroom2.2%

Studio / none0.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In Sanderson, the largest group is $350–$549 at 51%, followed by $200–$349 (24%) and Under $200 (12%).

$350–$54947.8%

$200–$34922.6%

Under $20011.7%

$550–$74911.3%

$750 or more1.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Sanderson, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (16%).

$1,800–$2,99941.5%

$1,000–$1,79925.6%

$3,000 or more15.3%

Under $1,00013.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.5%▲ +9.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Sanderson, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles42.6%

1 vehicle32.2%

3 vehicles14.1%

4 or more6.6%

No vehicle4.5%

How people get to work

In Sanderson, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Car (passenger) (8%) and Worked at home (4%).

Car (driver)70.0%

Car (passenger)6.8%

Worked at home3.5%

Walked2.3%

Bus1.9%

Bicycle1.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.9%Recent arrivals from overseas15.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.8%Labour-force participation66.4%Employed full-time65.6%

Industries people work in

In Sanderson, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 18%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Education & training (10%).

Public administration & safety17.3%

Health care & social assistance14.6%

Education & training9.4%

Construction8.6%

Accommodation & food7.4%

Retail trade7.1%

Professional & technical4.9%

Transport & warehousing4.6%

Administrative & support3.8%

Other services3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Sanderson, the largest group is Professionals at 20%, followed by Clerical & administrative (16%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals20.1%

Clerical & administrative15.8%

Technicians & trades14.1%

Community & personal service13.9%

Managers12.8%

Labourers9.7%

Sales workers7.1%

Machinery operators & drivers4.7%

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