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Harrietville (L)

2 km²

Harrietville (L) is characterised by a well-above-average share of degree-holders and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

It's also marked by household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Harrietville (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population354▲ +35.6%since 2011 Median age44 yrs▲ +29.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over16.7%Children under 1517.8%People in a de facto relationship28.8%▲ +122.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)33.1%

Young adults (25–44)26.0%

Children (0–14)17.8%

Seniors (65+)16.7%

Youth (15–24)6.8%

Marital status

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is Never married at 46%, followed by Married (39%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married46%
Married39%
Divorced8%
Widowed6%
Separated1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia69.8%

England5.6%

New Zealand2.0%

Ancestry

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is English at 34%, followed by Australian (26%) and Irish (16%).

English37.9%

Australian29.1%

Irish17.5%

Scottish12.1%

Dutch5.6%

Italian3.7%

German3.4%

Chinese1.1%

Filipino1.1%

Language

People using another language at home4.2%

Language used at home

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

English only80.2%

Italian1.1%

Religion

People with no religion59.3%

Religious affiliation

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is No religion at 72%, followed by Christianity (27%) and Judaism (1%).

No religion72%
Christianity27%
Judaism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1255.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher25.4%

Highest year of school

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is Year 12 at 65%, followed by Year 11 (17%) and Year 10 (15%).

Year 1255.2%

Year 1114.2%

Year 1012.8%

Year 9 or below2.5%

Highest qualification level

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 36%, followed by Bachelor degree (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV28.4%

Bachelor degree22.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.7%

Postgraduate degree6.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.6%

Certificate I / II2.8%

Field of qualification

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is Management & commerce at 18%, followed by Food, hospitality & personal services (15%) and Education (13%).

Management & commerce14.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services11.5%

Education10.6%

Health9.6%

Engineering & related9.2%

Society & culture9.2%

Architecture & building4.1%

Creative arts3.7%

Natural & physical sciences3.2%

Agriculture & environment3.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$920▲ +54.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,611▲ +31.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,910▲ +46.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.7%

Household income distribution

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and Under $650 (10%).

$1,500–$2,99938.0%

$650–$1,49927.3%

Under $6508.3%

$3,000–$3,9995.8%

$4,000 or more5.0%

Personal income distribution

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 51%, followed by Under $650 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

$650–$1,49942.3%

Under $65023.2%

$1,500–$2,99915.5%

$3,000 or more2.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.1%People with a mental health condition8.2%People needing help with daily activities2.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (6%).

None57.1%

One condition20.3%

Two conditions4.8%

Three or more0.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is Asthma at 25%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Arthritis (14%).

Asthma10.7%

Mental health8.2%

Arthritis6.2%

Other condition5.9%

Heart disease4.5%

Cancer3.4%

Diabetes2.5%

Lung condition1.1%

Stroke1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers26.1%People providing unpaid care7.7%People caring for children unpaid21.8%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -14.8%since 2011 One-parent families13.0%People living alone24.8%▲ +2.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children54%
Couples without children33%
One-parent families13%

Household size

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is 2 people at 43%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 4 people (15%).

2 people42.1%

1 person24.8%

4 people14.9%

3 people12.4%

5 people3.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$273—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,387▲ +42.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting28.9%Homes owned outright36.4%Separate (detached) houses93.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms62.8%▼ -25.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is Owned outright at 34%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (27%).

Owned outright34%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Rented27%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Flat or apartment (6%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (3%).

Separate house90%
Flat or apartment6%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%

Bedrooms per home

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 2 bedrooms (28%) and 4 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms45.5%

2 bedrooms25.6%

4 bedrooms14.9%

1 bedroom4.1%

5 or more2.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is Under $200 at 39%, followed by $200–$349 (35%) and $350–$549 (26%).

Under $20034.3%

$200–$34931.4%

$350–$54922.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (38%) and Under $1,000 (11%).

$1,000–$1,79937.2%

$1,800–$2,99932.6%

Under $1,0009.3%

$3,000 or more7.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.4%▲ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (29%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles40.5%

1 vehicle27.6%

3 vehicles12.1%

4 or more12.1%

No vehicle3.4%

How people get to work

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 57%, followed by Worked at home (24%) and Walked (14%).

Car (driver)48.3%

Worked at home20.7%

Walked12.1%

Car (passenger)4.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.5%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation62.0%Employed full-time48.9%

Industries people work in

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is Accommodation & food at 25%, followed by Public administration & safety (10%) and Construction (10%).

Accommodation & food23.0%

Public administration & safety9.8%

Construction9.2%

Education & training8.6%

Other services6.9%

Health care & social assistance6.3%

Retail trade5.7%

Rental & real estate4.6%

Professional & technical4.6%

Arts & recreation4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Harrietville (L), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 20%, followed by Professionals (18%) and Managers (18%).

Technicians & trades19.5%

Professionals17.8%

Managers17.2%

Community & personal service13.2%

Labourers13.2%

Sales workers6.9%

Clerical & administrative5.7%

Machinery operators & drivers4.6%

Nearby areas

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