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Jeparit (L)

2 km²

Jeparit (L) is characterised by low household incomes and an older age profile than most.

It also has a below-average share of degree-holders and a small population.

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📍 Jeparit (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population326▲ +50.2%since 2011 Median age59 yrs▲ +7.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.8%People aged 65 and over34.7%Children under 1512.0%People in a de facto relationship14.6%▲ +15.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (33%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Seniors (65+)34.7%

Older adults (45–64)33.4%

Young adults (25–44)16.9%

Children (0–14)12.0%

Youth (15–24)3.7%

Marital status

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Married at 39%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (17%).

Married39%
Never married27%
Divorced17%
Widowed11%
Separated7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia79.8%

England7.1%

New Zealand0.9%

Ancestry

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (36%) and Scottish (9%).

Australian38.7%

English37.1%

Scottish9.8%

Irish7.7%

German6.7%

Indian1.8%

Greek1.2%

Filipino1.2%

Language

People using another language at home3.7%

Language used at home

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

English only84.4%

Greek0.9%

Religion

People with no religion41.1%

Religious affiliation

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Christianity at 48%, followed by No religion (48%) and Other religions (2%).

Christianity48%
No religion48%
Other religions2%
Hinduism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1222.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher5.6%

Highest year of school

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Year 10 at 27%, followed by Year 9 or below (27%) and Year 12 (26%).

Year 1022.9%

Year 9 or below22.9%

Year 1222.5%

Year 1117.3%

Highest qualification level

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 56%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (22%) and Bachelor degree (18%).

Certificate III / IV37.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.6%

Bachelor degree11.7%

Certificate I / II2.9%

Field of qualification

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Health at 27%, followed by Engineering & related (22%) and Society & culture (17%).

Health17.5%

Engineering & related14.6%

Society & culture10.9%

Management & commerce7.3%

Creative arts3.6%

Architecture & building2.9%

Education2.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.9%

Agriculture & environment2.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$428▲ +30.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$706▲ +25.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$949▲ +8.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week2.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week2.6%

Household income distribution

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65042.4%

$650–$1,49936.4%

$1,500–$2,99915.2%

$4,000 or more2.6%

Personal income distribution

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 76%, followed by $650–$1,499 (21%) and $1,500–$2,999 (3%).

Under $65064.1%

$650–$1,49917.8%

$1,500–$2,9992.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition42.6%People with a mental health condition18.4%People needing help with daily activities14.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is None at 51%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (13%).

None45.1%

One condition21.8%

Two conditions11.3%

Three or more10.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Other condition (14%).

Arthritis19.0%

Mental health18.4%

Other condition13.8%

Asthma10.4%

Diabetes9.5%

Heart disease8.0%

Cancer6.7%

Lung condition6.4%

Stroke2.1%

Dementia1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.9%People providing unpaid care18.1%People caring for children unpaid14.6%People who served in the Defence Force4.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework32.1%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families15.5%People living alone37.1%▲ +15.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Couples without children at 50%, followed by Couples with children (35%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples without children50%
Couples with children35%
One-parent families15%

Household size

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is 2 people at 42%, followed by 1 person (37%) and 3 people (10%).

2 people41.7%

1 person37.1%

3 people9.9%

4 people7.9%

6 or more3.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$135—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$433▼ -40.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting13.2%Homes owned outright60.3%Separate (detached) houses96.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms60.3%▼ -17.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Owned outright at 62%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (21%) and Rented (14%).

Owned outright62%
Owned with a mortgage21%
Rented14%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms48.3%

2 bedrooms24.5%

4 bedrooms11.9%

1 bedroom9.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $200120.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

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

Under $1,00080.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.5%▲ +86.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 42%, followed by 2 vehicles (31%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

1 vehicle43.2%

2 vehicles32.2%

3 vehicles14.4%

No vehicle7.5%

4 or more5.5%

How people get to work

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Walked (16%) and Worked at home (9%).

Car (driver)58.1%

Walked12.8%

Worked at home7.0%

Car (passenger)3.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years36.5%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate18.0%Labour-force participation34.8%Employed full-time47.7%

Industries people work in

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 36%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (13%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance30.2%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing10.5%

Retail trade8.1%

Education & training8.1%

Transport & warehousing7.0%

Professional & technical4.7%

Other services4.7%

Manufacturing3.5%

Accommodation & food3.5%

Public administration & safety3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Jeparit (L), the largest group is Community & personal service at 20%, followed by Managers (15%) and Labourers (15%).

Community & personal service18.6%

Managers14.0%

Labourers14.0%

Clerical & administrative11.6%

Professionals10.5%

Technicians & trades8.1%

Sales workers8.1%

Machinery operators & drivers7.0%

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