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Holbrook

4 km²

Holbrook is characterised by household incomes well below most areas, a slightly less degree-qualified population and a somewhat older age profile.

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📍 Holbrook, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,251▼ -41.0%since 2011 Median age53 yrs▲ +60.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.4%People aged 65 and over33.8%Children under 1514.2%People in a de facto relationship10.8%▼ -18.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Holbrook, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Seniors (65+)33.8%

Older adults (45–64)25.7%

Young adults (25–44)17.1%

Children (0–14)14.2%

Youth (15–24)9.8%

Marital status

In Holbrook, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (12%).

Married43%
Never married29%
Divorced12%
Widowed11%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Holbrook, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (2%) and India (2%).

Australia83.9%

England1.7%

India1.5%

New Zealand0.8%

Philippines0.6%

Ancestry

In Holbrook, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (33%) and Irish (10%).

Australian44.3%

English38.4%

Irish11.4%

Scottish10.6%

German5.9%

Italian1.4%

Indian0.8%

Dutch0.8%

Chinese0.6%

Filipino0.4%

Language

People using another language at home2.5%

Language used at home

In Holbrook, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Tagalog (0%).

English only88.6%

Tagalog0.3%

Religion

People with no religion31.3%

Religious affiliation

In Holbrook, the largest group is Christianity at 62%, followed by No religion (35%) and Hinduism (2%).

Christianity62%
No religion35%
Hinduism2%
Buddhism1%
Judaism0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.5%

Highest year of school

In Holbrook, the largest group is Year 12 at 36%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 9 or below (20%).

Year 1232.2%

Year 1029.9%

Year 9 or below17.3%

Year 119.2%

Highest qualification level

In Holbrook, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 57%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (18%) and Bachelor degree (15%).

Certificate III / IV41.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.8%

Bachelor degree11.1%

Postgraduate degree3.2%

Certificate I / II2.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate0.9%

Field of qualification

In Holbrook, the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Society & culture (15%).

Engineering & related16.2%

Management & commerce12.0%

Society & culture10.9%

Health8.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.5%

Agriculture & environment5.8%

Education5.8%

Architecture & building4.1%

Creative arts2.4%

Natural & physical sciences0.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$578▲ +2.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$964▼ -20.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,408▲ +6.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.6%

Household income distribution

In Holbrook, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by Under $650 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

$650–$1,49934.6%

Under $65027.2%

$1,500–$2,99920.4%

$3,000–$3,9993.4%

$4,000 or more3.2%

Personal income distribution

In Holbrook, the largest group is Under $650 at 55%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (11%).

Under $65048.4%

$650–$1,49929.1%

$1,500–$2,9999.6%

$3,000 or more1.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.3%People with a mental health condition9.7%People needing help with daily activities10.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Holbrook, the largest group is None at 57%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (11%).

None50.9%

One condition21.8%

Two conditions9.7%

Three or more6.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Holbrook, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Asthma (15%) and Mental health (14%).

Arthritis14.5%

Asthma10.4%

Mental health9.7%

Diabetes8.9%

Heart disease8.2%

Other condition8.0%

Cancer4.3%

Lung condition3.2%

Dementia1.7%

Stroke1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.5%People providing unpaid care12.1%People caring for children unpaid16.1%People who served in the Defence Force4.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -31.0%since 2011 One-parent families18.4%People living alone40.1%▲ +110.6%since 2011

Family composition

In Holbrook, the largest group is Couples without children at 41%, followed by Couples with children (40%) and One-parent families (18%).

Couples without children41%
Couples with children40%
One-parent families18%
Other families1%

Household size

In Holbrook, the largest group is 1 person at 39%, followed by 2 people (39%) and 3 people (9%).

1 person40.1%

2 people39.7%

3 people8.7%

4 people7.9%

5 people3.8%

6 or more1.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$185—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,080▼ -37.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting24.4%Homes owned outright45.7%Separate (detached) houses93.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms74.9%▼ -14.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Holbrook, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (24%).

Owned outright46%
Owned with a mortgage28%
Rented24%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Holbrook, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house94%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Holbrook, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).

3 bedrooms50.3%

4 bedrooms21.4%

2 bedrooms19.3%

1 bedroom3.8%

5 or more3.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Holbrook, the largest group is $200–$349 at 52%, followed by Under $200 (48%).

$200–$34951.2%

Under $20048.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Holbrook, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 47%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (13%).

Under $1,00042.4%

$1,000–$1,79934.4%

$1,800–$2,99911.9%

$3,000 or more2.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.5%▲ +73.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Holbrook, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 42%, followed by 2 vehicles (37%) and 3 vehicles (9%).

1 vehicle41.7%

2 vehicles37.2%

3 vehicles8.9%

No vehicle6.5%

4 or more5.3%

How people get to work

In Holbrook, the largest group is Car (driver) at 76%, followed by Worked at home (8%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)63.7%

Worked at home7.1%

Walked5.7%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Bicycle3.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.1%Recent arrivals from overseas18.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.3%Labour-force participation41.8%Employed full-time53.7%

Industries people work in

In Holbrook, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Public administration & safety (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.8%

Retail trade11.2%

Public administration & safety10.0%

Construction8.9%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.4%

Transport & warehousing8.0%

Accommodation & food7.1%

Manufacturing6.8%

Education & training4.1%

Administrative & support3.4%

Occupations people work in

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

Technicians & trades16.9%

Labourers15.8%

Community & personal service13.7%

Machinery operators & drivers12.1%

Clerical & administrative11.0%

Professionals10.0%

Managers9.1%

Sales workers9.1%

Nearby areas

Culcairn Henty (L)Walla Walla (L)Bellbridge (L)Bethanga (L)Jindera Albury - Wodonga (Albury Part)The Rock (L)

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