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Ardlethan (L)

2 km²

Ardlethan (L) is characterised by household incomes well below most areas and an ageing population.

Beyond that, it has somewhat fewer residents than usual and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Ardlethan (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population352▼ -28.9%since 2011 Median age56 yrs▲ +12.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.2%People aged 65 and over33.0%Children under 1516.8%People in a de facto relationship11.8%▼ -6.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (30%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Seniors (65+)33.0%

Older adults (45–64)29.8%

Children (0–14)16.8%

Young adults (25–44)14.8%

Youth (15–24)5.1%

Marital status

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Married at 38%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (15%).

Married38%
Never married32%
Divorced15%
Widowed9%
Separated7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia81.5%

England2.8%

New Zealand1.4%

Ancestry

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is English at 40%, followed by Australian (35%) and Scottish (12%).

English42.0%

Australian36.9%

Scottish12.8%

Irish9.1%

German3.1%

Italian1.1%

Chinese0.9%

Language

People using another language at home3.4%

Language used at home

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Vietnamese (1%).

English only87.8%

Vietnamese1.1%

Religion

People with no religion30.7%

Religious affiliation

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Christianity at 67%, followed by No religion (33%).

Christianity67%
No religion33%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1227.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.9%

Highest year of school

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Year 10 at 42%, followed by Year 12 (29%) and Year 9 or below (22%).

Year 1039.9%

Year 1227.1%

Year 9 or below20.8%

Year 116.3%

Highest qualification level

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 56%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (11%).

Certificate III / IV42.4%

Bachelor degree17.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma8.3%

Certificate I / II7.6%

Field of qualification

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Engineering & related at 28%, followed by Society & culture (16%) and Health (12%).

Engineering & related23.5%

Society & culture13.6%

Health9.8%

Education9.1%

Management & commerce8.3%

Creative arts6.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.3%

Agriculture & environment4.5%

Architecture & building3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$448▲ +34.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$734▲ +21.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$966▲ +37.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week5.6%

Household income distribution

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65041.0%

$650–$1,49934.8%

$1,500–$2,99916.1%

$3,000–$3,9993.7%

$4,000 or more1.9%

Personal income distribution

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 67%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $1,500–$2,999 (8%).

Under $65061.6%

$650–$1,49922.3%

$1,500–$2,9997.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition42.6%People with a mental health condition13.9%People needing help with daily activities12.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is None at 54%, followed by One condition (29%) and Three or more (10%).

None48.9%

One condition26.1%

Three or more9.4%

Two conditions6.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Mental health (17%).

Arthritis15.3%

Asthma13.9%

Mental health13.9%

Other condition11.6%

Diabetes9.9%

Heart disease6.3%

Lung condition5.4%

Cancer2.6%

Stroke1.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.0%People providing unpaid care17.5%People caring for children unpaid17.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.6%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9▼ -20.8%since 2011 One-parent families15.3%People living alone44.7%▲ +45.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Couples without children at 43%, followed by Couples with children (40%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples without children43%
Couples with children40%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Household size

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is 1 person at 49%, followed by 2 people (39%) and 3 people (6%).

1 person44.7%

2 people35.4%

3 people5.6%

4 people3.7%

6 or more1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$433▼ -26.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting16.1%Homes owned outright65.8%Separate (detached) houses95.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms56.5%▼ -19.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Owned outright at 67%, followed by Rented (16%) and Owned with a mortgage (11%).

Owned outright67%
Rented16%
Owned with a mortgage11%
Other tenure6%

Types of homes

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%).

Separate house97%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%

Bedrooms per home

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 2 bedrooms (33%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms36.0%

2 bedrooms31.7%

4 bedrooms16.1%

1 bedroom5.6%

5 or more4.3%

Studio / none1.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Under $200 at 78%, followed by $200–$349 (22%).

Under $20069.2%

$200–$34919.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Under $1,000 at 100%.

Under $1,00088.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.6%▲ +174.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 42%, followed by 2 vehicles (33%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

1 vehicle42.4%

2 vehicles32.9%

3 vehicles12.7%

No vehicle7.6%

4 or more4.4%

How people get to work

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 65%, followed by Walked (21%) and Worked at home (9%).

Car (driver)59.1%

Walked19.4%

Worked at home8.6%

Car (passenger)4.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.6%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate14.5%Labour-force participation37.7%Employed full-time51.6%

Industries people work in

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 16%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Transport & warehousing (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing14.0%

Retail trade10.8%

Transport & warehousing10.8%

Education & training8.6%

Manufacturing7.5%

Construction7.5%

Accommodation & food7.5%

Health care & social assistance7.5%

Mining5.4%

Other services5.4%

Occupations people work in

In Ardlethan (L), the largest group is Managers at 22%, followed by Community & personal service (17%) and Machinery operators & drivers (14%).

Managers24.7%

Community & personal service19.4%

Machinery operators & drivers15.1%

Sales workers12.9%

Technicians & trades11.8%

Professionals10.8%

Labourers8.6%

Clerical & administrative7.5%

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👥 Demographics & Identity