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Paxton (L)

2 km²

Paxton (L) has a youthful population and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

It's also marked by slightly above-average household incomes and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Paxton (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,160▲ +33.8%since 2011 Median age33 yrs▼ -31.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population10.7%People aged 65 and over13.5%Children under 1525.2%People in a de facto relationship16.4%▲ +29.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Paxton (L), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, followed by Children (0–14) (25%) and Older adults (45–64) (23%).

Young adults (25–44)27.8%

Children (0–14)25.2%

Older adults (45–64)23.2%

Seniors (65+)13.5%

Youth (15–24)10.6%

Marital status

In Paxton (L), the largest group is Married at 41%, followed by Never married (39%) and Divorced (11%).

Married41%
Never married39%
Divorced11%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia91.8%

New Zealand1.4%

England0.8%

Italy0.3%

Ancestry

In Paxton (L), the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (35%) and Irish (10%).

Australian48.9%

English44.5%

Irish12.8%

Scottish11.4%

German3.9%

Italian1.8%

Dutch0.7%

Indian0.5%

Greek0.5%

Chinese0.3%

Language

People using another language at home1.3%

Language used at home

In Paxton (L), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only94.8%

Religion

People with no religion49.5%

Religious affiliation

In Paxton (L), the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (47%) and Hinduism (0%).

No religion52%
Christianity47%
Hinduism0%
Buddhism0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1235.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.9%

Highest year of school

In Paxton (L), the largest group is Year 10 at 38%, followed by Year 12 (37%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1036.2%

Year 1235.3%

Year 9 or below14.4%

Year 119.5%

Highest qualification level

In Paxton (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 62%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (18%) and Bachelor degree (10%).

Certificate III / IV53.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.3%

Bachelor degree8.7%

Postgraduate degree3.9%

Certificate I / II2.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.4%

Field of qualification

In Paxton (L), the largest group is Engineering & related at 19%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Health (13%).

Engineering & related16.9%

Management & commerce16.5%

Health11.8%

Society & culture10.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services10.3%

Architecture & building7.2%

Education7.2%

Creative arts3.5%

Information technology2.1%

Agriculture & environment1.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$719▲ +85.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,663▲ +120.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,839▲ +80.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.5%

Household income distribution

In Paxton (L), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and Under $650 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99937.5%

$650–$1,49925.8%

Under $65017.8%

$3,000–$3,9999.8%

$4,000 or more5.7%

Personal income distribution

In Paxton (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65043.5%

$650–$1,49936.2%

$1,500–$2,99914.6%

$3,000 or more2.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.7%People with a mental health condition12.8%People needing help with daily activities8.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Paxton (L), the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None60.3%

One condition21.4%

Two conditions7.2%

Three or more4.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Paxton (L), the largest group is Mental health at 22%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health12.8%

Asthma11.9%

Arthritis9.8%

Other condition9.7%

Diabetes5.0%

Heart disease3.5%

Lung condition2.8%

Cancer2.7%

Stroke0.5%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.5%People providing unpaid care15.4%People caring for children unpaid33.9%People who served in the Defence Force3.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▲ +31.8%since 2011 One-parent families19.8%People living alone19.9%▼ -40.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Paxton (L), the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (20%) and One-parent families (20%).

Couples with children58%
Couples without children20%
One-parent families20%
Other families1%

Household size

In Paxton (L), the largest group is 2 people at 28%, followed by 1 person (19%) and 4 people (19%).

2 people28.7%

1 person19.9%

4 people19.9%

3 people17.8%

5 people10.6%

6 or more5.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$345—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,668▲ +22.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting17.6%Homes owned outright27.6%Separate (detached) houses99.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms86.8%▲ +46.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Paxton (L), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 54%, followed by Owned outright (28%) and Rented (18%).

Owned with a mortgage54%
Owned outright28%
Rented18%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Paxton (L), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Paxton (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (39%) and 2 bedrooms (10%).

3 bedrooms40.6%

4 bedrooms37.5%

2 bedrooms9.6%

5 or more8.8%

1 bedroom0.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In Paxton (L), the largest group is $350–$549 at 58%, followed by $200–$349 (42%).

$350–$54947.1%

$200–$34933.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Paxton (L), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 37%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and Under $1,000 (24%).

$1,000–$1,79934.0%

$1,800–$2,99930.1%

Under $1,00022.5%

$3,000 or more5.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.3%▼ -83.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Paxton (L), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (29%) and 3 vehicles (19%).

2 vehicles38.5%

1 vehicle28.8%

3 vehicles19.4%

4 or more12.0%

No vehicle1.3%

How people get to work

In Paxton (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)65.4%

Worked at home10.7%

Car (passenger)2.5%

Walked1.6%

Bus0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years44.1%Recent arrivals from overseas7.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.2%Labour-force participation59.8%Employed full-time57.2%

Industries people work in

In Paxton (L), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Construction (13%) and Accommodation & food (12%).

Health care & social assistance14.2%

Construction11.9%

Accommodation & food10.7%

Retail trade7.8%

Mining7.0%

Manufacturing6.2%

Education & training6.0%

Public administration & safety5.8%

Other services5.1%

Administrative & support4.5%

Occupations people work in

In Paxton (L), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 22%, followed by Labourers (16%) and Machinery operators & drivers (13%).

Technicians & trades21.8%

Labourers16.5%

Machinery operators & drivers13.4%

Community & personal service12.6%

Clerical & administrative11.5%

Professionals10.1%

Managers7.6%

Sales workers6.8%

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