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Forster - Tuncurry

33 km²

Forster - Tuncurry is characterised by an ageing population and more residents than most areas.

It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Forster - Tuncurry, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population20,554▲ +892.5%since 2011 Median age59 yrs▲ +63.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.0%People aged 65 and over40.6%Children under 1511.9%People in a de facto relationship9.8%▼ -12.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 41%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (15%).

Seniors (65+)40.6%

Older adults (45–64)24.7%

Young adults (25–44)15.1%

Children (0–14)11.9%

Youth (15–24)7.6%

Marital status

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (13%).

Married46%
Never married26%
Divorced13%
Widowed11%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia82.3%

England3.3%

New Zealand1.2%

Philippines0.5%

Nepal0.4%

India0.3%

South Africa0.3%

Italy0.2%

China0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (35%) and Irish (10%).

English44.8%

Australian41.6%

Irish11.7%

Scottish10.5%

German3.4%

Italian2.0%

Dutch1.0%

Chinese0.7%

Filipino0.7%

Indian0.3%

Language

People using another language at home3.7%

Language used at home

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Arabic (0%).

English only90.2%

Italian0.2%

Arabic0.2%

Cantonese0.2%

Mandarin0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Greek0.1%

Punjabi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion33.9%

Religious affiliation

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Christianity at 61%, followed by No religion (37%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity61%
No religion37%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.5%

Highest year of school

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Year 10 at 38%, followed by Year 12 (36%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1034.9%

Year 1232.8%

Year 9 or below17.8%

Year 116.1%

Highest qualification level

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 49%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV36.5%

Bachelor degree14.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.5%

Postgraduate degree3.1%

Certificate I / II2.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.4%

Field of qualification

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Management & commerce at 21%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Health (14%).

Management & commerce16.7%

Engineering & related13.5%

Health11.4%

Society & culture9.7%

Education8.6%

Architecture & building7.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.5%

Creative arts1.9%

Agriculture & environment1.9%

Information technology1.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$554▼ -3.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$956▼ -13.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,280▼ -4.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.5%

Household income distribution

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

$650–$1,49937.9%

Under $65027.1%

$1,500–$2,99919.6%

$3,000–$3,9994.1%

$4,000 or more3.4%

Personal income distribution

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Under $650 at 58%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (9%).

Under $65052.6%

$650–$1,49928.2%

$1,500–$2,9998.2%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition42.6%People with a mental health condition12.1%People needing help with daily activities11.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is None at 54%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (12%).

None49.2%

One condition24.3%

Two conditions10.7%

Three or more7.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Asthma (12%).

Arthritis18.3%

Mental health12.1%

Asthma9.8%

Other condition9.5%

Heart disease8.3%

Diabetes7.2%

Cancer5.8%

Lung condition3.9%

Dementia2.7%

Stroke2.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.5%People providing unpaid care13.5%People caring for children unpaid17.1%People who served in the Defence Force4.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -25.9%since 2011 One-parent families17.8%People living alone36.9%▲ +75.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Couples without children at 45%, followed by Couples with children (36%) and One-parent families (18%).

Couples without children45%
Couples with children36%
One-parent families18%
Other families1%

Household size

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is 2 people at 42%, followed by 1 person (37%) and 3 people (10%).

2 people41.5%

1 person36.9%

3 people9.6%

4 people7.7%

5 people2.9%

6 or more1.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$330—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,577▲ +12.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting26.6%Homes owned outright49.5%Separate (detached) houses61.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms66.7%▼ -17.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Owned outright at 51%, followed by Rented (27%) and Owned with a mortgage (19%).

Owned outright51%
Rented27%
Owned with a mortgage19%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Separate house at 61%, followed by Flat or apartment (19%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (18%).

Separate house61%
Flat or apartment19%
Townhouse / semi-detached18%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (20%).

3 bedrooms43.3%

2 bedrooms25.7%

4 bedrooms19.7%

1 bedroom5.3%

5 or more3.8%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is $200–$349 at 42%, followed by $350–$549 (41%) and Under $200 (13%).

$200–$34941.1%

$350–$54939.9%

Under $20012.4%

$550–$7493.5%

$750 or more0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 34%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and Under $1,000 (26%).

$1,000–$1,79932.0%

$1,800–$2,99930.9%

Under $1,00024.8%

$3,000 or more7.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.3%▲ +31.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 49%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and 3 vehicles (9%).

1 vehicle49.1%

2 vehicles31.5%

3 vehicles8.6%

No vehicle7.3%

4 or more3.6%

How people get to work

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Car (driver) at 76%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)64.3%

Worked at home9.3%

Car (passenger)5.6%

Walked4.5%

Bicycle0.6%

Bus0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.9%Recent arrivals from overseas8.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.6%Labour-force participation39.5%Employed full-time48.6%

Industries people work in

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 22%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Accommodation & food (13%).

Health care & social assistance21.1%

Retail trade12.9%

Accommodation & food12.2%

Construction9.7%

Education & training8.5%

Public administration & safety5.0%

Other services4.1%

Professional & technical3.8%

Administrative & support3.3%

Manufacturing2.8%

Occupations people work in

In Forster - Tuncurry, the largest group is Professionals at 18%, followed by Community & personal service (18%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals17.8%

Community & personal service17.2%

Technicians & trades14.0%

Sales workers11.8%

Clerical & administrative11.7%

Labourers11.3%

Managers10.3%

Machinery operators & drivers4.0%

Nearby areas

Green Point (L)Coomba Park (L)Elizabeth Beach (L)Hallidays Point - Black Head Hallidays Point - West (L)Red Head (L)Tallwoods Village (L)Boomerang Beach - Blueys Beach (L)

👥 Demographics & Identity