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Proston (L)

1 km²

Proston (L) is characterised by low household incomes and fewer residents than most areas.

It also has somewhat fewer graduates than the norm and a slightly older population.

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📍 Proston (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population281▼ -20.4%since 2011 Median age52 yrs▲ +13.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.7%People aged 65 and over32.4%Children under 1516.4%People in a de facto relationship10.6%▼ -18.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Proston (L), the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Seniors (65+)32.4%

Older adults (45–64)22.8%

Children (0–14)16.4%

Young adults (25–44)13.9%

Youth (15–24)11.4%

Marital status

In Proston (L), the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (14%).

Married44%
Never married32%
Divorced14%
Separated6%
Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia79.4%

England2.5%

Philippines1.4%

New Zealand1.1%

Ancestry

In Proston (L), the largest group is English at 40%, followed by Australian (35%) and German (9%).

English46.6%

Australian40.9%

German11.0%

Scottish8.2%

Irish7.8%

Italian1.4%

Filipino1.1%

Language

People using another language at home2.8%

Language used at home

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

English only86.8%

Religion

People with no religion38.1%

Religious affiliation

In Proston (L), the largest group is Christianity at 55%, followed by No religion (45%).

Christianity55%
No religion45%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1228.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.0%

Highest year of school

In Proston (L), the largest group is Year 10 at 40%, followed by Year 12 (32%) and Year 9 or below (20%).

Year 1035.1%

Year 1228.1%

Year 9 or below17.5%

Year 116.6%

Highest qualification level

In Proston (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 51%, followed by Bachelor degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV31.3%

Bachelor degree11.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma9.8%

Certificate I / II3.6%

Postgraduate degree2.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.7%

Field of qualification

In Proston (L), the largest group is Education at 26%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Health (15%).

Education17.0%

Engineering & related11.6%

Health9.8%

Society & culture7.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.1%

Management & commerce5.4%

Agriculture & environment4.5%

Architecture & building2.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$446▼ -38.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$762▼ -51.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$885▼ -52.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Proston (L), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 47%, followed by Under $650 (42%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

$650–$1,49944.4%

Under $65039.7%

$1,500–$2,99911.1%

Personal income distribution

In Proston (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 70%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (2%).

Under $65062.0%

$650–$1,49924.9%

$1,500–$2,9991.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition43.8%People with a mental health condition14.9%People needing help with daily activities13.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Proston (L), the largest group is None at 48%, followed by One condition (30%) and Two conditions (14%).

None39.5%

One condition24.2%

Two conditions11.4%

Three or more6.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Proston (L), the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Mental health (17%).

Arthritis17.4%

Asthma14.9%

Mental health14.9%

Other condition12.8%

Lung condition8.2%

Heart disease7.1%

Diabetes6.8%

Cancer5.7%

Stroke2.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers29.1%People providing unpaid care20.7%People caring for children unpaid15.6%People who served in the Defence Force4.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework31.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -16.7%since 2011 One-parent families14.1%People living alone42.9%▲ +99.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Proston (L), the largest group is Couples without children at 46%, followed by Couples with children (39%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples without children46%
Couples with children39%
One-parent families14%

Household size

In Proston (L), the largest group is 1 person at 45%, followed by 2 people (41%) and 4 people (5%).

1 person42.9%

2 people39.7%

4 people4.8%

3 people3.2%

5 people3.2%

6 or more2.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$180—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$577▼ -79.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting26.2%Homes owned outright55.6%Separate (detached) houses92.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms51.6%▼ -27.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Proston (L), the largest group is Owned outright at 57%, followed by Rented (27%) and Owned with a mortgage (13%).

Owned outright57%
Rented27%
Owned with a mortgage13%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Proston (L), the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Other dwelling (6%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (2%).

Separate house91%
Other dwelling6%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%

Bedrooms per home

In Proston (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 2 bedrooms (34%) and 1 bedroom (11%).

3 bedrooms47.6%

2 bedrooms34.1%

1 bedroom11.1%

4 bedrooms4.0%

Studio / none3.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Proston (L), the largest group is Under $200 at 58%, followed by $200–$349 (42%).

Under $20042.4%

$200–$34930.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Proston (L), the largest group is Under $1,000 at 67%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (33%).

Under $1,00050.0%

$1,000–$1,79925.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.2%▲ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Proston (L), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 40%, followed by 2 vehicles (40%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

1 vehicle41.2%

2 vehicles41.2%

3 vehicles10.9%

No vehicle9.2%

How people get to work

In Proston (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Walked (21%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)57.7%

Walked16.9%

Car (passenger)4.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.9%Labour-force participation32.1%Employed full-time43.7%

Industries people work in

In Proston (L), the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 25%, followed by Retail trade (16%) and Health care & social assistance (16%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing21.1%

Retail trade14.1%

Health care & social assistance14.1%

Transport & warehousing12.7%

Education & training12.7%

Accommodation & food5.6%

Administrative & support5.6%

Occupations people work in

In Proston (L), the largest group is Community & personal service at 20%, followed by Managers (18%) and Professionals (18%).

Community & personal service21.1%

Managers19.7%

Professionals19.7%

Sales workers15.5%

Machinery operators & drivers12.7%

Labourers7.0%

Technicians & trades5.6%

Clerical & administrative5.6%

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