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Frederickton
2 km²
Seniors make up 35.1% of the population in Frederickton, a figure far above the national average. This older character is reflected in the high proportion of residents needing daily help and a typical age of 51. While the community has a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence, the total population has shrunk by 38% since 2011. It is now a predominantly residential area of detached houses where many people live on modest incomes.
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The area has a significantly higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population than most, at 12.0%. It is a far older community than the state or national average, with 35.1% of people aged 65 and over.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (8.1%) compared to the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 45.1% and 44.1% respectively.
English is the primary language for 93.0% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.0%, which is far below the national average.
Christianity is the most common religion at 61.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 33.1% of the population, a figure that has risen 16 points since 2011.
A small number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (7.0%), which is far below the national figure. About 29.3% of residents have completed Year 12, though this has risen slightly since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,057, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Low earners are common here, with 49.4% of people earning under $650 a week.
Health challenges are very common, with 46.4% of people having a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 20.7% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteer rates have fallen 14 points since 2011 to 12.2%. The area also has a higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar areas, at 4.1%.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 24.7% of households. About 29.3% of people live alone, and the typical home holds 2.4 people.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.1% of dwellings. Outright home ownership is well above the national average at 38.9%, and the typical weekly rent is $330.
Residents rely heavily on cars, with 72.3% of workers driving to get to work. Virtually no one uses public transport to commute, and only 4.8% of people work from home.
There has been significant movement in the area, with 42.5% of people moving in the last five years. In contrast, there were no recent arrivals from overseas in the latest census.
The unemployment rate is 8.0%, which is well above the national figure. Only 42.7% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below the state average.
While almost every home is near a park or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.