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Seaforth (L)

6 km²

Seaforth (L) has an older age profile than most and a below-average share of degree-holders.

Beyond that, it has slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Seaforth (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population516▼ -40.0%since 2011 Median age58 yrs▲ +28.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.6%People aged 65 and over32.0%Children under 1511.8%People in a de facto relationship9.3%▼ -21.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 35%, followed by Seniors (65+) (32%) and Young adults (25–44) (13%).

Older adults (45–64)34.1%

Seniors (65+)32.0%

Young adults (25–44)12.8%

Children (0–14)11.8%

Youth (15–24)7.9%

Marital status

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (23%) and Divorced (11%).

Married58%
Never married23%
Divorced11%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia78.1%

England3.1%

New Zealand1.7%

Ancestry

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (34%) and Irish (10%).

English37.4%

Australian35.3%

Irish10.9%

Scottish10.5%

German5.2%

Italian2.7%

Dutch2.7%

Chinese0.6%

Language

People using another language at home2.1%

Language used at home

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only82.6%

Religion

People with no religion25.4%

Religious affiliation

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Christianity at 68%, followed by No religion (31%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity68%
No religion31%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1226.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher6.4%

Highest year of school

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Year 10 at 44%, followed by Year 12 (32%) and Year 9 or below (17%).

Year 1036.6%

Year 1226.4%

Year 9 or below14.0%

Year 116.8%

Highest qualification level

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 66%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (15%) and Bachelor degree (9%).

Certificate III / IV45.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.1%

Bachelor degree6.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.5%

Postgraduate degree1.6%

Certificate I / II1.6%

Field of qualification

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Engineering & related at 38%, followed by Architecture & building (13%) and Health (10%).

Engineering & related22.5%

Architecture & building7.4%

Health5.8%

Education5.4%

Management & commerce5.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.4%

Society & culture3.5%

Agriculture & environment2.3%

Creative arts1.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$531▲ +48.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$989▲ +56.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,362▲ +60.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.0%

Household income distribution

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by Under $650 (27%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

$650–$1,49931.3%

Under $65024.3%

$1,500–$2,99919.2%

$3,000–$3,9998.9%

$4,000 or more5.1%

Personal income distribution

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 54%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65048.0%

$650–$1,49920.3%

$1,500–$2,99916.1%

$3,000 or more4.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.0%People with a mental health condition6.8%People needing help with daily activities5.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (11%).

None53.5%

One condition17.1%

Two conditions9.3%

Three or more4.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Arthritis at 26%, followed by Diabetes (12%) and Heart disease (12%).

Arthritis15.1%

Diabetes6.8%

Heart disease6.8%

Mental health6.8%

Other condition6.2%

Asthma5.6%

Lung condition4.1%

Cancer3.5%

Dementia1.7%

Stroke1.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.5%People providing unpaid care12.3%People caring for children unpaid19.4%People who served in the Defence Force3.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework30.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -13.0%since 2011 One-parent families5.6%People living alone30.4%▼ -12.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Couples without children at 58%, followed by Couples with children (36%) and One-parent families (6%).

Couples without children58%
Couples with children36%
One-parent families6%

Household size

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is 2 people at 49%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 4 people (9%).

2 people50.9%

1 person30.4%

4 people8.9%

3 people8.4%

5 people4.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$280—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,578▲ +114.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting13.6%Homes owned outright57.5%Separate (detached) houses93.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms67.3%▲ +1.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Owned outright at 59%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (14%).

Owned outright59%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Rented14%

Types of homes

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Flat or apartment (2%) and Other dwelling (2%).

Separate house96%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms46.7%

2 bedrooms23.8%

4 bedrooms16.4%

1 bedroom6.1%

5 or more4.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is $200–$349 at 61%, followed by Under $200 (21%) and $350–$549 (18%).

$200–$34958.6%

Under $20020.7%

$350–$54917.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (25%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

$1,000–$1,79939.3%

$1,800–$2,99923.2%

Under $1,00014.3%

$3,000 or more14.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 44%, followed by 1 vehicle (36%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles44.7%

1 vehicle36.5%

3 vehicles13.0%

4 or more6.3%

How people get to work

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 86%, followed by Car (passenger) (8%) and Bus (4%).

Car (driver)70.1%

Car (passenger)6.7%

Bus3.0%

Worked at home1.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.1%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.6%Labour-force participation36.6%Employed full-time70.1%

Industries people work in

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Mining at 17%, followed by Construction (13%) and Accommodation & food (9%).

Mining16.5%

Construction12.8%

Accommodation & food9.1%

Education & training9.1%

Transport & warehousing8.5%

Public administration & safety8.5%

Health care & social assistance6.1%

Other services5.5%

Retail trade4.9%

Manufacturing4.3%

Occupations people work in

In Seaforth (L), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 21%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (19%) and Managers (12%).

Technicians & trades21.3%

Machinery operators & drivers19.5%

Managers12.2%

Professionals12.2%

Clerical & administrative11.6%

Sales workers11.6%

Labourers8.5%

Community & personal service5.5%

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👥 Demographics & Identity