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Green Head (L)

6 km²

Green Head (L) stands out for a markedly older age profile, with low household incomes.

It's also marked by fewer residents than most areas and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 Green Head (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population293▼ -33.1%since 2011 Median age66 yrs▲ +106.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.1%People aged 65 and over53.9%Children under 155.8%People in a de facto relationship6.8%▼ -25.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 54%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (8%).

Seniors (65+)53.9%

Older adults (45–64)28.0%

Young adults (25–44)7.8%

Children (0–14)5.8%

Youth (15–24)3.8%

Marital status

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (15%) and Divorced (14%).

Married59%
Never married15%
Divorced14%
Widowed10%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia81.2%

England6.8%

New Zealand3.4%

Philippines1.0%

Vietnam1.0%

Ancestry

In Green Head (L), the largest group is English at 44%, followed by Australian (37%) and Scottish (7%).

English52.6%

Australian44.4%

Scottish8.9%

Irish7.2%

German2.7%

Italian2.0%

Dutch1.0%

Filipino1.0%

Vietnamese1.0%

Language

People using another language at home1.7%

Language used at home

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

English only93.9%

Religion

People with no religion39.2%

Religious affiliation

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (42%) and Other religions (2%).

Christianity56%
No religion42%
Other religions2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.7%

Highest year of school

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Year 10 at 46%, followed by Year 12 (35%) and Year 11 (10%).

Year 1043.2%

Year 1232.6%

Year 119.8%

Year 9 or below8.3%

Highest qualification level

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 58%, followed by Bachelor degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV40.6%

Bachelor degree13.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.1%

Postgraduate degree2.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.2%

Certificate I / II2.2%

Field of qualification

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Engineering & related at 42%, followed by Management & commerce (22%) and Education (16%).

Engineering & related32.6%

Management & commerce17.4%

Education12.3%

Architecture & building4.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.3%

Society & culture3.6%

Health2.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$503▼ -31.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$860▼ -64.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$993▼ -56.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.0%

Household income distribution

In Green Head (L), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 46%, followed by Under $650 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (8%).

$650–$1,49937.2%

Under $65029.0%

$1,500–$2,9996.2%

$4,000 or more6.2%

$3,000–$3,9992.8%

Personal income distribution

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 60%, followed by $650–$1,499 (21%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65054.0%

$650–$1,49918.8%

$1,500–$2,99914.1%

$3,000 or more3.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition42.0%People with a mental health condition7.5%People needing help with daily activities5.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Green Head (L), the largest group is None at 54%, followed by One condition (33%) and Two conditions (9%).

None48.8%

One condition29.7%

Two conditions8.2%

Three or more4.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Arthritis at 26%, followed by Diabetes (12%) and Mental health (11%).

Arthritis17.7%

Diabetes8.2%

Mental health7.5%

Other condition7.2%

Asthma6.8%

Cancer6.8%

Heart disease6.5%

Lung condition3.8%

Stroke2.4%

Dementia2.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers31.5%People providing unpaid care15.9%People caring for children unpaid11.6%People who served in the Defence Force5.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework30.8%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8▼ -50.0%since 2011 One-parent families10.0%People living alone33.1%▲ +1202.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Couples without children at 71%, followed by Couples with children (19%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples without children71%
Couples with children19%
One-parent families10%

Household size

In Green Head (L), the largest group is 2 people at 56%, followed by 1 person (35%) and 3 people (6%).

2 people53.8%

1 person33.1%

3 people5.5%

4 people3.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$245—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,428▼ -34.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.60▼ -50.0%since 2011 Households renting15.2%Homes owned outright64.8%Separate (detached) houses95.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.0%▼ -17.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Owned outright at 63%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (19%) and Rented (15%).

Owned outright63%
Owned with a mortgage19%
Rented15%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%) and Other dwelling (3%).

Separate house91%
Townhouse / semi-detached6%
Other dwelling3%

Bedrooms per home

In Green Head (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms49.7%

4 bedrooms27.6%

2 bedrooms16.6%

5 or more2.8%

1 bedroom2.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Green Head (L), the largest group is $200–$349 at 52%, followed by Under $200 (26%) and $350–$549 (22%).

$200–$34954.5%

Under $20027.3%

$350–$54922.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Green Head (L), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by Under $1,000 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (19%).

$1,000–$1,79924.1%

Under $1,00020.7%

$1,800–$2,99910.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.5%▲ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Green Head (L), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 39%, followed by 2 vehicles (36%) and 3 vehicles (18%).

1 vehicle38.2%

2 vehicles35.4%

3 vehicles17.4%

No vehicle3.5%

4 or more3.5%

How people get to work

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 64%, followed by Worked at home (19%) and Car (passenger) (11%).

Car (driver)46.5%

Worked at home13.9%

Car (passenger)7.9%

Walked5.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years24.0%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate8.3%Labour-force participation39.1%Employed full-time48.5%

Industries people work in

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Mining at 16%, followed by Construction (15%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (14%).

Mining13.9%

Construction12.9%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing11.9%

Retail trade11.9%

Accommodation & food11.9%

Education & training5.9%

Rental & real estate5.0%

Administrative & support4.0%

Public administration & safety4.0%

Health care & social assistance3.0%

Occupations people work in

In Green Head (L), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Managers (16%) and Labourers (16%).

Technicians & trades17.8%

Managers15.8%

Labourers15.8%

Machinery operators & drivers11.9%

Clerical & administrative10.9%

Professionals9.9%

Community & personal service6.9%

Sales workers6.9%

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