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Ballarat

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Demographics & Identity

Total population105,348▼ -26.8%since 2011Median age38 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.9%People aged 65 and over19.1%Children under 1518.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43.9k3.9k

Age structure

In Ballarat, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 26%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).

Young adults (25–44)26.5%
Older adults (45–64)23.4%
Seniors (65+)19.1%
Children (0–14)18.5%
Youth (15–24)12.5%

Marital status

In Ballarat, the largest group is Married at 41%, followed by Never married (39%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married41%
  • Never married39%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Ballarat, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (2%) and India (2%).

Australia83.3%
England2.2%
India1.7%
New Zealand0.9%
China0.6%
Philippines0.6%
South Africa0.2%
Nepal0.2%
Vietnam0.1%
Italy0.1%

Language

People using another language at home7.4%

Language used at home

In Ballarat, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Punjabi (1%).

English only87.6%
Mandarin0.9%
Punjabi0.7%
Hindi0.4%
Tagalog0.2%
Arabic0.2%
Vietnamese0.2%
Italian0.2%
Cantonese0.2%
Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion48.3%

Religious affiliation

In Ballarat, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Hinduism (1%).

  • No religion52%
  • Christianity44%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Islam1%
  • Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1252.8%

Highest year of school

In Ballarat, the largest group is Year 12 at 56%, followed by Year 10 (17%) and Year 11 (15%).

Year 1252.8%
Year 1015.8%
Year 1113.6%
Year 9 or below11.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$736▲ +44.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,401▲ +39.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,834▲ +39.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.0%

Household income distribution

In Ballarat, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49931.4%
$1,500–$2,99928.7%
Under $65018.9%
$3,000–$3,9998.2%
$4,000 or more6.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.5%People with a mental health condition13.5%People needing help with daily activities7.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Ballarat, the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health13.5%
Asthma11.5%
Arthritis10.6%
Other condition9.8%
Diabetes5.3%
Heart disease4.7%
Cancer3.5%
Lung condition2.5%
Stroke1.2%
Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.0%People providing unpaid care14.0%People caring for children unpaid27.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011One-parent families18.4%

Family composition

In Ballarat, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (18%).

  • Couples with children53%
  • Couples without children28%
  • One-parent families18%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,430▼ -4.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting33.2%Homes owned outright31.8%Separate (detached) houses84.3%

How homes are owned or rented

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

  • Rented34%
  • Owned with a mortgage33%
  • Owned outright32%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Ballarat, the largest group is Separate house at 84%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

  • Separate house84%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached13%
  • Flat or apartment3%
  • Other dwelling0%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years44.2%

How people get to work

In Ballarat, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)61.5%
Worked at home15.3%
Car (passenger)4.9%
Walked2.4%
Bicycle0.6%
Bus0.6%
Train0.3%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation59.7%Employed full-time55.8%

Industries people work in

In Ballarat, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Education & training (11%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance19.3%
Education & training10.9%
Retail trade10.3%
Construction9.2%
Accommodation & food7.5%
Manufacturing7.2%
Public administration & safety6.5%
Professional & technical5.4%
Other services3.4%
Transport & warehousing3.3%

Occupations people work in

In Ballarat, the largest group is Professionals at 23%, followed by Community & personal service (14%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals22.9%
Community & personal service14.0%
Technicians & trades13.6%
Clerical & administrative12.3%
Managers10.9%
Labourers9.9%
Sales workers9.7%
Machinery operators & drivers5.1%

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