# Stroud

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Mid-Coast › 2425, NSW

Area: 177 km²

A steady rural population of 988 people defines Stroud, which remains a largely traditional community in the Mid-Coast region. It is a place where older adults are very common, with over a quarter of the population aged 65 and over. The area is notably less diverse than the rest of the state, with a strong English and Australian heritage. This is a residential landscape of large, detached houses where many people own their homes outright.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 48. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 988 | -3.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 48 yrs | +9.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 6.2% | +85.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 27.1% | +28.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.5% | -8.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 13.6% | +78.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 27.1%, Seniors (65+) 27.1%, Young adults (25–44) 18.6%, Children (0–14) 18.5%, Youth (15–24) 9.8%

**Marital status** — Married 51.6%, Never married 27.1%, Widowed 9.3%, Divorced 9.0%, Separated 3.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia (84.7%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, together making up over 93% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 8.7% | +17.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 84.7%, England 3.5%, New Zealand 1.3%, Philippines 0.3%

**Ancestry** — Australian 47.1%, English 46.2%, Irish 11.5%, Scottish 10.2%, German 2.7%, Italian 1.1%, Dutch 0.9%, Chinese 0.5%, Indian 0.4%, Filipino 0.3%

## Language

English is the primary language for 92.3% of the community. Only 1.7% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 1.7% | +35.3% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 92.3%, Punjabi 0.6%

## Religion

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.4% of residents have no religion, which is slightly above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 39.4% | +156.5% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 52.2%, No religion 39.4%, Not stated 8.5%, Other religions 0.8%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 34.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 34.1% | +27.1% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 12.2% | +48.1% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 5.46 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 2 | — |
| Average school size | 40 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 933 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 38.0%, Year 12 34.1%, Year 9 or below 14.7%, Year 11 5.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 41.2%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.0%, Bachelor degree 15.1%, Postgraduate degree 3.4%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.3%, Certificate I / II 1.5%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 19.7%, Management & commerce 13.9%, Health 10.9%, Society & culture 10.7%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.3%, Education 5.0%, Architecture & building 4.6%, Creative arts 4.0%, Agriculture & environment 3.8%, Information technology 1.7%, Natural & physical sciences 1.5%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,310, which is well below the New South Wales figure. Personal incomes are also much lower than in most areas, with the typical person earning $606 a week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $606 | +50.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,310 | +41.6% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,768 | +67.7% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 14.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 32.8%, $1,500–$2,999 26.7%, Under $650 18.6%, $3,000–$3,999 8.3%, $4,000 or more 6.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 48.3%, $650–$1,499 29.0%, $1,500–$2,999 12.4%, $3,000 or more 2.1%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 32.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.6% | -22.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 11.9%, Mental health 10.0%, Asthma 8.4%, Other condition 8.2%, Heart disease 5.2%, Diabetes 5.1%, Cancer 4.8%, Lung condition 2.2%, Dementia 1.1%, Stroke 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 58.5%, One condition 20.3%, Two conditions 7.7%, Three or more 4.1%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is strong at 19.4%, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people doing substantial unpaid housework compared to most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 19.4% | -17.6% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.9% | -14.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 24.1% | -13.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.3% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 28.4% | -7.4% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 61 First Nations people in the area. Year 12 completion for this group is among the lowest at this level, at 13.9%, which is far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 61 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 13.9% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $483 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,625 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (57.1%) or couples without children (33.5%). One-parent families are less common here than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 9.1% | -32.7% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 24.7% | -2.4% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 57.1%, Couples without children 33.5%, One-parent families 9.1%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 38.1%, 1 person 24.7%, 3 people 15.0%, 4 people 12.2%, 5 people 8.1%, 6 or more 2.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

The landscape is almost entirely separate houses (97.8%), with 42.5% owned outright. Homes are generally large, and the rent is lower than the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $320 | +77.8% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,560 | +30.9% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 13.6% | -14.9% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 42.5% | -15.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 97.8% | +0.5% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 79.7% | +2.7% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 42.5%, Owned with a mortgage 37.8%, Rented 13.6%, Other tenure 3.9%, Not stated 2.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 97.8%, Townhouse / semi-detached 0.8%, Other dwelling 0.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 44.4%, 4 bedrooms 28.9%, 2 bedrooms 16.1%, 5 or more 6.4%, 1 bedroom 2.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 49.0%, $350–$549 44.9%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 41.9%, $1,800–$2,999 25.7%, Under $1,000 16.2%, $3,000 or more 8.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

Cars are essential, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 41% have two.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.3% | -7.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 21.9% | +103.5% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.02 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 10.1 | — |
| Public transport routes | 2 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 51.7%, Worked at home 21.9%, Walked 4.0%, Car (passenger) 3.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 41.0%, 1 vehicle 29.8%, 3 vehicles 17.2%, 4 or more 10.6%, No vehicle 2.3%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with 32.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 32.8% | -9.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 54.1%. The most common industries for local workers are healthcare, social assistance and construction.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | -32.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 54.1% | +3.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.7% | -7.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.6%, Construction 13.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 9.9%, Retail trade 8.0%, Public administration & safety 7.1%, Transport & warehousing 6.6%, Accommodation & food 5.9%, Manufacturing 5.4%, Education & training 5.2%, Professional & technical 3.3%, Administrative & support 2.6%, Other services 2.6%, Wholesale trade 1.9%, Finance & insurance 1.9%, Mining 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Rental & real estate 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 16.0%, Technicians & trades 16.0%, Community & personal service 15.1%, Labourers 13.9%, Professionals 13.2%, Clerical & administrative 8.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.5%, Sales workers 5.7%

## Walkability

The area is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to parks and schools within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.1 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.6 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 59.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 57.2% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 43.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 44.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 62.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 59.1% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 23.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.9% | — |

## Schools serving Stroud

2 schools, 80 students, average ICSEA 933.

By sector: Government 2

By type: Primary 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Stroud Road Public School | Government | Primary | 5.8 km | 9 |
| Stroud Public School | Government | Primary | 5.9 km | 71 |

## Nearby areas

[Stroud Road](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13694/stroud-road) · [Crawford River](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11109/crawford-river) · [Washpool](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14197/washpool) · [Weismantels](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14234/weismantels) · [Girvan](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11641/girvan) · [Terreel](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13818/terreel) · [Booral](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10494/booral) · [Nooroo](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12982/nooroo)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13692/stroud