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Blayney

5 km²

Blayney is characterised by somewhat more renters than the norm and somewhat more residents than usual.

It's also marked by a somewhat younger age profile and a slightly less degree-qualified population.

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📍 Blayney, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,997▲ +6.7%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▼ -2.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.1%People aged 65 and over19.8%Children under 1520.4%People in a de facto relationship14.3%▲ +68.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Blayney, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 24%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)24.1%

Young adults (25–44)22.6%

Children (0–14)20.4%

Seniors (65+)19.8%

Youth (15–24)12.6%

Marital status

In Blayney, the largest group is Married at 41%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (10%).

Married41%
Never married37%
Divorced10%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Blayney, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia91.3%

England1.7%

New Zealand0.8%

Philippines0.3%

China0.1%

India0.1%

Ancestry

In Blayney, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (36%) and Irish (11%).

Australian47.6%

English44.7%

Irish13.2%

Scottish10.1%

German3.2%

Dutch1.3%

Italian1.2%

Chinese0.5%

Filipino0.4%

Vietnamese0.2%

Language

People using another language at home1.4%

Language used at home

In Blayney, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Cantonese (0%).

English only95.5%

Mandarin0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion33.8%

Religious affiliation

In Blayney, the largest group is Christianity at 63%, followed by No religion (35%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity63%
No religion35%
Other religions1%
Buddhism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1234.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.2%

Highest year of school

In Blayney, the largest group is Year 10 at 39%, followed by Year 12 (36%) and Year 9 or below (17%).

Year 1037.0%

Year 1234.8%

Year 9 or below16.5%

Year 117.5%

Highest qualification level

In Blayney, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 58%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (16%) and Bachelor degree (15%).

Certificate III / IV49.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.2%

Bachelor degree12.8%

Certificate I / II3.9%

Postgraduate degree2.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.5%

Field of qualification

In Blayney, the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Management & commerce (20%) and Society & culture (13%).

Engineering & related18.3%

Management & commerce17.2%

Society & culture11.8%

Health11.3%

Education7.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.1%

Architecture & building5.7%

Agriculture & environment3.6%

Creative arts2.0%

Information technology1.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$671▲ +37.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,309▲ +32.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,681▲ +35.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.5%

Household income distribution

In Blayney, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49931.7%

$1,500–$2,99928.4%

Under $65022.0%

$3,000–$3,9998.1%

$4,000 or more3.4%

Personal income distribution

In Blayney, the largest group is Under $650 at 49%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65046.6%

$650–$1,49932.9%

$1,500–$2,99914.5%

$3,000 or more1.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.4%People with a mental health condition10.9%People needing help with daily activities7.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Blayney, the largest group is None at 61%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (9%).

None56.4%

One condition22.8%

Two conditions8.3%

Three or more5.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

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

Asthma13.1%

Arthritis11.8%

Mental health10.9%

Other condition9.0%

Diabetes6.7%

Heart disease5.2%

Cancer3.4%

Lung condition3.3%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.5%People providing unpaid care13.1%People caring for children unpaid27.5%People who served in the Defence Force3.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families19.4%People living alone30.6%▲ +0.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Blayney, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (19%).

Couples with children53%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families19%
Other families1%

Household size

In Blayney, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (30%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people34.2%

1 person30.6%

3 people14.5%

4 people11.1%

5 people6.5%

6 or more3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$260—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting33.5%Homes owned outright32.8%Separate (detached) houses91.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms81.0%▼ -0.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Blayney, the largest group is Rented at 34%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (32%).

Rented34%
Owned outright33%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Blayney, the largest group is Separate house at 92%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house92%
Townhouse / semi-detached6%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Blayney, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms46.2%

4 bedrooms28.4%

2 bedrooms12.2%

5 or more6.4%

1 bedroom4.6%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Blayney, the largest group is $200–$349 at 60%, followed by Under $200 (23%) and $350–$549 (18%).

$200–$34958.9%

Under $20022.4%

$350–$54917.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Blayney, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 60%, followed by Under $1,000 (20%) and $1,800–$2,999 (16%).

$1,000–$1,79954.4%

Under $1,00018.3%

$1,800–$2,99914.8%

$3,000 or more3.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.1%▼ -39.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Blayney, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 39%, followed by 2 vehicles (36%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

1 vehicle39.5%

2 vehicles36.9%

3 vehicles14.0%

4 or more5.7%

No vehicle5.1%

How people get to work

In Blayney, the largest group is Car (driver) at 82%, followed by Worked at home (7%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)72.1%

Worked at home6.4%

Car (passenger)4.7%

Walked3.3%

Bicycle0.7%

Bus0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years42.1%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.6%Labour-force participation58.3%Employed full-time62.8%

Industries people work in

In Blayney, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Manufacturing (10%).

Health care & social assistance15.8%

Retail trade11.7%

Manufacturing9.5%

Construction8.0%

Education & training7.4%

Mining7.3%

Public administration & safety6.5%

Accommodation & food5.1%

Transport & warehousing4.5%

Other services4.3%

Occupations people work in

In Blayney, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 17%, followed by Labourers (16%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Technicians & trades16.2%

Labourers15.7%

Community & personal service14.0%

Machinery operators & drivers13.2%

Clerical & administrative11.3%

Professionals11.0%

Sales workers8.3%

Managers8.1%

Nearby areas

Millthorpe (L)Spring Hill (L)Lyndhurst (L)Orange Clifton Grove (L)Perthville (L)Bathurst Cargo (L)

👥 Demographics & Identity