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Nome (L)

2 km²

Nome (L) is characterised by mostly owner-occupied homes and slightly above-average household incomes.

It also has a somewhat older age profile and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Nome (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population507▼ -60.5%since 2011 Median age50 yrs▲ +31.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.3%People aged 65 and over19.7%Children under 1512.8%People in a de facto relationship15.8%▲ +76.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Nome (L), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 38%, followed by Seniors (65+) (21%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)36.9%

Seniors (65+)19.7%

Young adults (25–44)15.8%

Children (0–14)12.8%

Youth (15–24)10.8%

Marital status

In Nome (L), the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (10%).

Married54%
Never married31%
Divorced10%
Separated3%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Nome (L), the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia82.6%

England3.0%

New Zealand2.0%

Philippines0.6%

Ancestry

In Nome (L), the largest group is Australian at 40%, followed by English (35%) and Scottish (10%).

Australian46.9%

English41.0%

Scottish11.8%

Irish6.7%

German4.9%

Italian2.6%

Dutch1.2%

Chinese0.8%

Filipino0.6%

Language

People using another language at home3.6%

Language used at home

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

English only92.1%

Mandarin1.0%

Religion

People with no religion38.9%

Religious affiliation

In Nome (L), the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (41%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity58%
No religion41%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1242.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.0%

Highest year of school

In Nome (L), the largest group is Year 12 at 45%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 11 (11%).

Year 1242.7%

Year 1031.7%

Year 1110.5%

Year 9 or below9.3%

Highest qualification level

In Nome (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 55%, followed by Bachelor degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV45.2%

Bachelor degree14.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.6%

Certificate I / II3.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.8%

Postgraduate degree2.4%

Field of qualification

In Nome (L), the largest group is Engineering & related at 31%, followed by Health (18%) and Management & commerce (12%).

Engineering & related24.8%

Health14.4%

Management & commerce9.6%

Society & culture8.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.8%

Education5.2%

Architecture & building4.8%

Agriculture & environment2.0%

Creative arts1.6%

Natural & physical sciences1.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$864▲ +41.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,762▲ +9.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,014▲ +22.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.8%

Household income distribution

In Nome (L), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $3,000–$3,999 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99928.9%

$650–$1,49924.4%

$3,000–$3,99914.7%

Under $6509.1%

$4,000 or more6.1%

Personal income distribution

In Nome (L), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by Under $650 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

$650–$1,49935.3%

Under $65034.4%

$1,500–$2,99919.1%

$3,000 or more2.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.2%People with a mental health condition9.7%People needing help with daily activities5.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Nome (L), the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (8%).

None61.3%

One condition18.9%

Two conditions7.3%

Three or more2.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Nome (L), the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (20%) and Other condition (17%).

Arthritis10.3%

Mental health9.7%

Other condition8.5%

Asthma6.5%

Heart disease3.6%

Lung condition3.6%

Diabetes3.2%

Cancer2.2%

Stroke1.2%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.2%People providing unpaid care12.1%People caring for children unpaid25.2%People who served in the Defence Force6.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -24.2%since 2011 One-parent families9.9%People living alone17.3%▲ +198.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Nome (L), the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (42%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children47%
Couples without children42%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In Nome (L), the largest group is 2 people at 45%, followed by 3 people (19%) and 1 person (17%).

2 people45.7%

3 people18.8%

1 person17.3%

4 people10.7%

6 or more4.6%

5 people4.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,700▼ -32.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting6.6%Homes owned outright46.7%Separate (detached) houses97.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.7%▼ -18.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Nome (L), the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (46%) and Rented (7%).

Owned outright47%
Owned with a mortgage46%
Rented7%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Nome (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 1 bedroom (12%).

3 bedrooms41.6%

4 bedrooms31.5%

1 bedroom12.2%

2 bedrooms5.6%

5 or more5.6%

Studio / none2.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In Nome (L), the largest group is Under $200 at 40%, followed by $200–$349 (40%) and $350–$549 (20%).

Under $20046.2%

$200–$34946.2%

$350–$54923.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Nome (L), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (36%) and Under $1,000 (13%).

$1,000–$1,79943.3%

$1,800–$2,99934.4%

Under $1,00012.2%

$3,000 or more4.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%→ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Nome (L), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (24%) and 3 vehicles (18%).

2 vehicles42.1%

1 vehicle23.6%

3 vehicles17.9%

4 or more15.9%

How people get to work

In Nome (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 85%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)72.7%

Worked at home7.3%

Car (passenger)2.5%

Walked2.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.0%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.6%Labour-force participation63.6%Employed full-time62.2%

Industries people work in

In Nome (L), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Construction (12%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance14.9%

Construction10.9%

Retail trade9.5%

Transport & warehousing9.5%

Public administration & safety8.7%

Manufacturing6.2%

Mining5.1%

Professional & technical5.1%

Education & training5.1%

Accommodation & food4.4%

Occupations people work in

In Nome (L), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 20%, followed by Clerical & administrative (16%) and Professionals (14%).

Technicians & trades18.9%

Clerical & administrative15.3%

Professionals13.1%

Machinery operators & drivers13.1%

Managers10.9%

Community & personal service10.5%

Labourers8.0%

Sales workers6.5%

Nearby areas

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👥 Demographics & Identity