Kiama Municipal Council Municipality of Kiama 2011 Census Results
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Kiama Municipal Council Municipality of Kiama 2011 Census results Comparison year: 2006 Benchmark area: Regional NSW community profile Compiled and presented in profile.id®. http://profile.id.com.au/kiama Table of contents Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2 Population highlights 4 About the areas 6 Five year age groups 9 Ancestry 12 Birthplace 15 Year of arrival in Australia 17 Proficiency in English 19 Language spoken at home 22 Religion 25 Qualifications 27 Highest level of schooling 29 Education institution attending 32 Need for assistance 35 Employment status 38 Industry sectors of employment 41 Occupations of employment 44 Method of travel to work 47 Volunteer work 49 Unpaid care 51 Individual income 53 Household income 55 Households summary 57 Household size 60 Dwelling type 63 Number of bedrooms per dwelling 65 Internet connection 67 Number of cars per household 69 Housing tenure 71 Housing loan repayments 73 Housing rental payments 75 SEIFA - disadvantage 79 About the community profile 80 Estimated Resident Population (ERP) The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL Municipality of Kiama population for 2012. Populations are counted and estimated in various ways. The most comprehensive population count available in Australia is derived from the Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics every five years. However the Census count is NOT the official population of Municipality of Kiama. To provide a more accurate population figure which is updated more frequently than every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics also produces "Estimated Resident Population" (ERP) numbers for Municipality of Kiama. See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to use each one. Estimated Resident Population (ERP) Municipality of Kiama Change in Change in Year (ending June 30) Number number percent 2001 19,959 -- -- 2002 20,037 +78 +0.39 2003 20,078 +41 +0.20 2004 19,926 -152 -0.76 2005 19,938 +12 +0.06 2006 20,007 +69 +0.35 2007 20,124 +117 +0.58 2008 20,217 +93 +0.46 2009 20,433 +216 +1.07 2010 20,620 +187 +0.92 2011 20,832 +212 +1.03 2012 20,843 +11 +0.05 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id The population experts Page 3 of 82 Estimated Resident Population (ERP) Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id the population experts Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP) Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id the population experts Page 4 of 82 Population highlights Municipality of 2011 Regional NSW New South Wales Australia Kiama Median age 45 41 38 37 Median weekly $1,237 household $1,234 $1,234 income $961 Couples with 32% 32% children 27% 31% Older couples 15% without children 12% 9% 9% Medium and 31% 25% high density 19% Housing 16% Households 32% 33% with a 30% 30% mortgage Median weekly $300 $300 rent $220 $285 27% 29% 29% Households renting 21% Non-English 19% 16% speaking 5% 5% backgrounds University 4% 4% 4% attendance 3% Bachelor or 21% Higher degree 12% 20% 19% Vocational 22% 22% 18% 18% Page 5 of 82 14% 10% Public transport 2% (to work) 2% 6% 6% 6% Unemployment 4% SEIFA index of disadvantage 1055 2011 969 996 1002 Page 6 of 82 About the area Location and boundaries The Municipality of Kiama is located in the Illawarra Region of New South Wales, about 120 kilometres south of Sydney. The Municipality of Kiama is bounded by Shellharbour City in the north, the Tasman Sea in the east, Shoalhaven City in the south and Wingecarribee Shire in the west. Name origin Kiama is thought to be named from an Aboriginal word meaning "where the sea makes a noise". Important Population Land area Population density Statistics 19,986 25,779 0.78 2011 Usual residents hectares (258 persons per hectare Km2) Municipality of Kiama Legend Districts Municipality of Kiama Map data ©2013 Google - Terms of Use Report a map error Page 7 of 82 Settlement history European settlement of the area dates from 1814, with land used mainly for timber-getting, farming and quarrying. The township of Kiama was established in the 1830s, developing as a shipping and servicing centre for the local industries. Growth took place in the 1880s and 1890s, spurred by the construction of the railway line and improved access. Expansion continued in the interwar period, with the coastal area becoming a popular holiday retreat. Significant development occurred during the post-war years, with the population increasing from about 2,300 in 1947 to 11,400 in 1981. Growth continued during the 1980s and 1990s, with the population rising to about 18,800 in 2001. The population was then relatively stable between 2001 and 2006. Land use Land use The Municipality of Kiama is a predominantly rural area with urban townships along the coast. The main urban centres are Kiama, Gerringong, Gerroa, Kiama Downs and Jamberoo. The Municipality encompasses a total land area of 259 square kilometres, including national parks, beaches, rivers and rainforests. Rural land is used mainly for dairy farming and cattle grazing, with some basalt mining. Transport The Municipality is served by the Princes Highway and the South Coast railway line. Major features Major features of the Municipality include Seven Mile Beach National Park, Budderoo National Park, Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, Kiama Blowhole and various beaches. Indigenous background The original inhabitants of the Kiama area were the Wodi Wodi Aboriginal people. Included areas The Municipality of Kiama includes the townships and rural localities of Barren Grounds (part), Bombo, Brogers Creek (part), Broughton Village (part), Budderoo (part), Carrington Falls, Croom (part), Curramore, Foxground, Gerringong, Gerroa, Jamberoo, Jerrara, Kiama, Kiama Downs, Kiama Heights, Knights Hill, Minnamurra, Rose Valley, Saddleback Mountain, Toolijooa, Upper Kangaroo Valley (part), Werri Beach, Willow Vale and Yellow Rock (part). Page 8 of 82 Five year age groups The Age Structure of Municipality of Kiama provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Municipality of Kiama's residential role and function and how it is likely to change in the future. Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which enables direct comparison between each group. To get a more complete picture Municipality of Kiama's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types. Age structure - Five year age groups Municipality of Kiama 2011 2006 Change Five year age groups (years) Number % Regional NSW Number % Regional NSW 2006 to 2011 0 to 4 1,004 5.0 6.3 955 5.0 6.1 +49 5 to 9 1,190 6.0 6.3 1,187 6.3 6.8 +3 10 to 14 1,321 6.6 6.7 1,451 7.6 7.3 -130 15 to 19 1,387 6.9 6.6 1,535 8.1 6.9 -148 20 to 24 996 5.0 5.6 907 4.8 5.5 +89 25 to 29 801 4.0 5.2 632 3.3 5.0 +169 30 to 34 780 3.9 5.2 872 4.6 5.8 -92 35 to 39 1,112 5.6 6.1 1,037 5.5 6.5 +75 40 to 44 1,242 6.2 6.5 1,380 7.3 7.1 -138 45 to 49 1,416 7.1 6.9 1,588 8.4 7.4 -172 50 to 54 1,629 8.2 7.2 1,541 8.1 6.9 +88 55 to 59 1,597 8.0 6.7 1,255 6.6 6.7 +342 60 to 64 1,406 7.0 6.5 1,080 5.7 5.6 +326 65 to 69 1,200 6.0 5.4 923 4.9 4.7 +277 70 to 74 919 4.6 4.3 787 4.1 3.9 +132 75 to 79 761 3.8 3.4 746 3.9 3.5 +15 80 to 84 613 3.1 2.7 596 3.1 2.5 +17 85 and over 612 3.1 2.3 510 2.7 1.9 +102 Total 19,986 100.0 100.0 18,982 100.0 100.0 +1,004 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Page 9 of 82 Five year age structure, 2011 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Change in five year age structure, 2006 to 2011 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Page 10 of 82 Dominant groups Analysis of the five year age groups of Municipality of Kiama in 2011 compared to Regional NSW shows that there was a lower proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (65+). Overall, 17.6% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 20.5% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 19.4% and 18.0% respectively for Regional NSW. The major differences between the age structure of Municipality of Kiama and Regional NSW were: A larger percentage of persons aged 55 to 59 (8.0% compared to 6.7%) A larger percentage of persons aged 50 to 54 (8.2% compared to 7.2%) A larger percentage of persons aged 85 and over (3.1% compared to 2.3%) A larger percentage of persons aged 65 to 69 (6.0% compared to 5.4%) Emerging groups From 2006 to 2011, Municipality of Kiama's population increased by 1,004 people (5.3%).