QuickStats of a Nation
Here's just a sample of the information that is available free online. Want to know more about how your community compares with the rest of Australia, or how we've changed since 2001? Discover your Census online at www.abs.gov.au/census
AUSTRALIA
22.2% BORN overseas
Median age increased from 35 to 37 since 2001
Median income was $466
11% increase in those reporting as Indigenous since 2001
65% of dwellings are either fully owned or being purchased
Average household size 2.6
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
27.1% BORN overseas
Median age is 36
Median individual income $500 per week
65% of dwellings are either fully owned or being purchased
VICTORIA
23.8% BORN overseas
Median age is 37
Median individual income $456 per week
69% of dwellings are either fully owned or being purchased
NEW SOUTH WALES
23.8% BORN overseas
Median age is 37
Median individual income $461 per week
63% of dwellings are either fully owned or being purchased
QUEENSLAND
17.9% BORN overseas
Median age is 36
Median individual income $476 per week
62% of dwellings are either fully owned or being purchased
NORTHERN TERRITORY
13.8% BORN overseas
Median age is 31
Median individual income $549 per week
44% of dwellings are either fully owned or being purchased
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
20.3% BORN overseas
Median age is 39
Median individual income $433 per week
67% of dwellings are either fully owned or being purchased
TASMANIA
10.6% BORN overseas
Median age is 39
Median individual income $398 per week
69% of dwellings are either fully owned or being purchased
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
21.7% BORN overseas
Median age is 34
Median individual income $722 per week
66% of dwellings are either fully owned or being purchased
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