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Ocean Beach (L)

2 km²

Ocean Beach (L) is characterised by a highly educated population, a slightly lower share of renters than usual and a somewhat older age profile.

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📍 Ocean Beach (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population822▲ +25.5%since 2011 Median age50 yrs▲ +38.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.0%People aged 65 and over23.4%Children under 1518.9%People in a de facto relationship12.0%▼ -28.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)32.7%

Seniors (65+)23.4%

Children (0–14)18.9%

Young adults (25–44)16.1%

Youth (15–24)8.3%

Marital status

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is Married at 57%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (10%).

Married57%
Never married27%
Divorced10%
Widowed4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is Australia at 83%, followed by England (12%) and South Africa (3%).

Australia71.4%

England10.5%

South Africa2.9%

New Zealand1.1%

Philippines0.4%

Ancestry

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is English at 40%, followed by Australian (30%) and Irish (10%).

English50.5%

Australian37.3%

Irish12.0%

Scottish11.3%

German6.0%

Italian4.3%

Dutch2.2%

Indian1.0%

Chinese0.7%

Greek0.5%

Language

People using another language at home3.3%

Language used at home

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (1%).

English only91.5%

Tagalog0.5%

Religion

People with no religion64.8%

Religious affiliation

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is No religion at 71%, followed by Christianity (26%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion71%
Christianity26%
Buddhism2%
Judaism1%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1262.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher28.5%

Highest year of school

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is Year 12 at 68%, followed by Year 10 (17%) and Year 11 (12%).

Year 1262.4%

Year 1016.1%

Year 1110.8%

Year 9 or below2.7%

Highest qualification level

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is Bachelor degree at 34%, followed by Certificate III / IV (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Bachelor degree28.1%

Certificate III / IV24.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.6%

Postgraduate degree7.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.1%

Certificate I / II0.6%

Field of qualification

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is Health at 18%, followed by Education (17%) and Engineering & related (16%).

Health15.1%

Education14.5%

Engineering & related13.6%

Management & commerce9.7%

Society & culture8.9%

Architecture & building7.4%

Agriculture & environment5.4%

Natural & physical sciences4.1%

Creative arts3.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$736▲ +57.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,325▲ +29.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,797▲ +55.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.9%

Household income distribution

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49928.4%

$1,500–$2,99923.8%

Under $65016.5%

$4,000 or more7.9%

$3,000–$3,9995.9%

Personal income distribution

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65040.7%

$650–$1,49932.1%

$1,500–$2,99916.2%

$3,000 or more3.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.8%People with a mental health condition6.6%People needing help with daily activities2.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (5%).

None62.5%

One condition21.2%

Two conditions5.0%

Three or more2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Other condition (20%) and Asthma (18%).

Arthritis11.4%

Other condition9.7%

Asthma8.9%

Mental health6.6%

Cancer4.9%

Heart disease2.6%

Diabetes2.2%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers34.6%People providing unpaid care11.3%People caring for children unpaid30.0%People who served in the Defence Force3.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families10.1%People living alone23.8%▼ -26.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children34%
One-parent families10%

Household size

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is 2 people at 40%, followed by 1 person (24%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people39.3%

1 person23.8%

3 people13.9%

4 people13.9%

5 people5.0%

6 or more2.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,547▲ +82.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting15.8%Homes owned outright47.9%Separate (detached) houses98.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms85.5%▲ +16.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (16%).

Owned outright49%
Owned with a mortgage35%
Rented16%

Types of homes

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (1%).

Separate house99%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%

Bedrooms per home

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms50.2%

4 bedrooms28.7%

2 bedrooms14.2%

5 or more6.6%

1 bedroom1.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is $350–$549 at 52%, followed by $200–$349 (35%) and Under $200 (13%).

$350–$54958.3%

$200–$34939.6%

Under $20014.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

$1,000–$1,79938.1%

$1,800–$2,99927.6%

Under $1,00012.4%

$3,000 or more10.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.7%▼ -85.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (28%) and 3 vehicles (21%).

2 vehicles43.5%

1 vehicle28.2%

3 vehicles21.6%

4 or more6.3%

No vehicle1.7%

How people get to work

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)63.9%

Worked at home10.7%

Car (passenger)4.5%

Bicycle1.1%

Walked1.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.1%Recent arrivals from overseas5.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.6%Labour-force participation56.8%Employed full-time43.6%

Industries people work in

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Construction (15%) and Education & training (13%).

Health care & social assistance15.8%

Construction14.2%

Education & training12.0%

Retail trade8.0%

Accommodation & food6.4%

Public administration & safety6.4%

Mining5.6%

Professional & technical5.3%

Administrative & support4.8%

Manufacturing4.3%

Occupations people work in

In Ocean Beach (L), the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Technicians & trades (19%) and Managers (14%).

Professionals22.7%

Technicians & trades17.9%

Managers13.6%

Community & personal service11.5%

Labourers9.9%

Clerical & administrative7.5%

Sales workers7.0%

Machinery operators & drivers5.3%

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