Maitland City Council Maitland City 2011 Census results Comparison year: 2006 Benchmark area: Regional NSW community profile Compiled and presented in profile.id®. http://profile.id.com.au/maitland 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 Maitland City 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 Maitland City. 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 Maitland City. 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) Maitland City Change in Change in Year (ending June 30) Number number percent 2001 56,492 -- -- 2002 58,118 +1,626 +2.88 2003 59,691 +1,573 +2.71 2004 61,039 +1,348 +2.26 2005 62,796 +1,757 +2.88 2006 64,670 +1,874 +2.98 2007 66,004 +1,334 +2.06 2008 66,973 +969 +1.47 2009 67,735 +762 +1.14 2010 68,499 +764 +1.13 2011 69,646 +1,147 +1.67 2012 71,547 +1,901 +2.73 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 2011 Maitland City Regional NSW New South Wales Australia 41 38 37 Median age 36 Median weekly household $1,292 income $961 $1,237 $1,234 Couples with 35% children 27% 32% 31% 12% Older couples 9% 9% without children 9% Medium and 16% 31% 25% high density 12% Housing Households with a 39% mortgage 30% 32% 33% $300 $285 Median weekly $259 rent $220 27% 29% 29% Households renting 26% Non-English 5% 19% 16% speaking 3% backgrounds 4% 4% University 3% attendance 3% 12% 20% 19% Bachelor or Higher degree 11% Vocational 25% 22% 18% 18% 14% 10% Public transport 3% (to work) 2% Page 5 of 82 6% 6% 6% Unemployment 5% SEIFA index of 996 1002 disadvantage 993 2011 969 Page 6 of 82 About the area Location and boundaries Maitland is located in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, 2 hours north of Sydney. The City of Maitland covers 396 square kilometres stretching from Woodberry in the east to Tocal in the north, Gillieston Heights to the south and Lochinvar to the west. It is centrally located west of Newcastle, and within close proximity to Port Stephens, the Hunter Valley Wine Country, Newcastle Airport, and the mining industry. Important Population Land area Population density Statistics 67,478 39,174 1.72 2011 Usual residents hectares (392 persons per hectare Km2) Maitland City Legend Suburbs Maitland City Map data ©2013 Google - Terms of Use Report a map error Settlement history Non indigenous settlement occurred in the early 1800's with all settlement strongly associated with the Hunter River. With a population in excess of 65,000, Maitland continues to experience strong population growth and economic growth in the industrial, commercial and service industries. The Maitland LGA is recognised as a key urban growth corridor in the Lower Hunter and has experienced growth in excess of 2.5% per annum since 2001, which is expected to continue. Page 7 of 82 Land use Land use Maitland is a rapidly growing City. Maitland provides a mix of housing opportunities in both rural and residential surrounds, as well as numerous potential greenfield sites identified for future residential land release up to 2020. The rich alluvial floodplain provides a natural greenbelt between residential areas, and combined with the City's rich history and well preserved historic buildings, provides Maitland with an attractive rural ambiance. The result of this geographical setting is a large number of urban areas, each with their own unique character and identity, which together form the City of Maitland. Transport Maitland is strategically located on the New England Highway, with both the North Coast and Main Northern Railway lines passing through the City. Major features The City supports a diverse community with a large number of schools, both public and private, the Maitland Central Business District and Shopping Mall, numerous shopping centres, playgrounds, sporting facilities, community centres, and a city wide network of Libraries, aquatic centres and clubs. There are numerous beautiful historical buildings and precincts within the City such as Town Hall and the new redeveloped Maitland Regional Art Gallery both providing modern facilities and cultural and civic experiences for the community. The City also supports Maitland Hospital, the second largest general hospital in the Hunter Region, a private hospital, and various medical specialist fields. The Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council and Cultural Centre is located at Metford Maitland. Indigenous background The original inhabitants of the Maitland area residing in the Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council boundaries are the people of the Wonnarua Nation "People of the mountains and the plains". Bordering Nations and clans include Worimi, Darkinjung, Kamilaroi, Geawegal, Gringai, Awabakal and Wiradjuri. Page 8 of 82 Five year age groups The Age Structure of Maitland City provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Maitland City'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 Maitland City's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types. Age structure - Five year age groups Maitland City 2011 2006 Change Five year age groups (years) Number % Regional NSW Number % Regional NSW 2006 to 2011 0 to 4 5,048 7.5 6.3 4,618 7.5 6.1 +430 5 to 9 4,842 7.2 6.3 4,759 7.7 6.8 +83 10 to 14 4,934 7.3 6.7 4,825 7.8 7.3 +109 15 to 19 4,845 7.2 6.6 4,511 7.3 6.9 +334 20 to 24 4,205 6.2 5.6 3,918 6.3 5.5 +287 25 to 29 4,265 6.3 5.2 3,860 6.2 5.0 +405 30 to 34 4,388 6.5 5.2 4,286 6.9 5.8 +102 35 to 39 4,764 7.1 6.1 4,415 7.1 6.5 +349 40 to 44 4,812 7.1 6.5 4,370 7.1 7.1 +442 45 to 49 4,581 6.8 6.9 4,481 7.2 7.4 +100 50 to 54 4,541 6.7 7.2 4,102 6.6 6.9 +439 55 to 59 4,041 6.0 6.7 3,708 6.0 6.7 +333 60 to 64 3,667 5.4 6.5 2,794 4.5 5.6 +873 65 to 69 2,700 4.0 5.4 2,054 3.3 4.7 +646 70 to 74 2,013 3.0 4.3 1,727 2.8 3.9 +286 75 to 79 1,578 2.3 3.4 1,517 2.5 3.5 +61 80 to 84 1,205 1.8 2.7 1,123 1.8 2.5 +82 85 and over 1,049 1.6 2.3 814 1.3 1.9 +235 Total 67,478 100.0 100.0 61,882 100.0 100.0 +5,596 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 Maitland City in 2011 compared to Regional NSW shows that there was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a lower proportion of people in the older age groups (65+).