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Newhaven (L)

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Newhaven (L) has a notably older population and far more university graduates than most areas.

It also has a slightly lower share of renters than usual and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Newhaven (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population455▲ +12.3%since 2011 Median age58 yrs▲ +38.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over32.3%Children under 1511.4%People in a de facto relationship9.1%▼ -16.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (31%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Seniors (65+)32.3%

Older adults (45–64)30.1%

Young adults (25–44)16.7%

Children (0–14)11.4%

Youth (15–24)7.0%

Marital status

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (24%) and Divorced (12%).

Married55%
Never married24%
Divorced12%
Widowed7%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia74.7%

England6.4%

New Zealand0.7%

Philippines0.7%

Ancestry

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (11%).

English47.0%

Australian40.4%

Irish13.6%

Scottish12.5%

Dutch4.8%

Italian2.9%

German2.0%

Chinese1.5%

Indian0.7%

Filipino0.7%

Language

People using another language at home4.6%

Language used at home

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

English only90.3%

Mandarin0.9%

Religion

People with no religion53.0%

Religious affiliation

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Buddhism (3%).

No religion57%
Christianity40%
Buddhism3%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1251.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher22.1%

Highest year of school

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is Year 12 at 54%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1251.6%

Year 1020.8%

Year 1112.8%

Year 9 or below9.9%

Highest qualification level

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 37%, followed by Bachelor degree (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV32.0%

Bachelor degree24.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.5%

Postgraduate degree4.1%

Certificate I / II3.4%

Field of qualification

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Education (15%) and Health (14%).

Engineering & related18.4%

Education12.8%

Health12.4%

Society & culture11.7%

Management & commerce9.4%

Architecture & building7.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.3%

Creative arts3.4%

Natural & physical sciences2.3%

Agriculture & environment2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$663▲ +64.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,261▲ +65.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,671▲ +68.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.4%

Household income distribution

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 44%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (13%).

$650–$1,49939.4%

$1,500–$2,99924.5%

Under $65011.2%

$3,000–$3,9998.0%

$4,000 or more6.4%

Personal income distribution

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65044.3%

$650–$1,49931.8%

$1,500–$2,99913.7%

$3,000 or more2.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.2%People with a mental health condition10.3%People needing help with daily activities5.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is None at 57%, followed by One condition (29%) and Two conditions (10%).

None52.7%

One condition26.4%

Two conditions9.2%

Three or more3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis13.6%

Mental health10.3%

Asthma9.7%

Other condition8.8%

Heart disease6.2%

Cancer5.3%

Diabetes4.4%

Lung condition3.3%

Dementia1.3%

Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.6%People providing unpaid care18.2%People caring for children unpaid20.6%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework31.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families15.4%People living alone27.7%▼ -14.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is Couples without children at 41%, followed by Couples with children (41%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples without children41%
Couples with children41%
One-parent families15%
Other families3%

Household size

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is 2 people at 45%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 3 people (11%).

2 people44.7%

1 person27.7%

3 people11.2%

4 people10.1%

5 people5.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517▲ +55.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting13.8%Homes owned outright54.3%Separate (detached) houses86.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms85.6%▲ +16.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is Owned outright at 58%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (15%).

Owned outright58%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Rented15%

Types of homes

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Flat or apartment (8%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (2%).

Separate house91%
Flat or apartment8%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%

Bedrooms per home

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 55%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms56.4%

4 bedrooms22.3%

2 bedrooms14.4%

5 or more6.9%

1 bedroom1.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is $200–$349 at 61%, followed by $350–$549 (39%).

$200–$34953.8%

$350–$54934.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is Under $1,000 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $1,800–$2,999 (26%).

Under $1,00042.6%

$1,000–$1,79923.4%

$1,800–$2,99923.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.7%▼ -61.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (31%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles42.7%

1 vehicle31.4%

3 vehicles16.2%

4 or more7.0%

No vehicle2.7%

How people get to work

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (19%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)59.5%

Worked at home15.8%

Walked4.2%

Car (passenger)2.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.6%Recent arrivals from overseas3.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.1%Labour-force participation47.5%Employed full-time47.4%

Industries people work in

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is Accommodation & food at 16%, followed by Education & training (14%) and Health care & social assistance (13%).

Accommodation & food14.7%

Education & training13.2%

Health care & social assistance11.6%

Construction11.1%

Retail trade7.4%

Manufacturing6.8%

Administrative & support6.8%

Public administration & safety4.2%

Arts & recreation4.2%

Other services3.2%

Occupations people work in

In Newhaven (L), the largest group is Professionals at 22%, followed by Managers (20%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Professionals22.6%

Managers20.0%

Technicians & trades15.8%

Community & personal service14.2%

Labourers11.1%

Clerical & administrative9.5%

Sales workers6.3%

Machinery operators & drivers2.6%

Nearby areas

Cape Woolamai San Remo Rhyll (L)Surf Beach - Sunderland Bay (L)Sunset Strip (L)Smiths Beach (L)Kilcunda (L)Coronet Bay

👥 Demographics & Identity