Wagga Wagga City Council Wagga Wagga City 2011 Census Results
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Wagga Wagga City Council Wagga Wagga City 2011 Census results Comparison year: 2006 Benchmark area: Regional NSW community profile Compiled and presented in profile.id®. http://profile.id.com.au/waggawagga Table of contents Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2 Population highlights 4 About the areas 7 Five year age groups 10 Ancestry 13 Birthplace 16 Year of arrival in Australia 18 Proficiency in English 20 Language spoken at home 23 Religion 26 Qualifications 28 Highest level of schooling 30 Education institution attending 33 Need for assistance 36 Employment status 39 Industry sectors of employment 42 Occupations of employment 45 Method of travel to work 48 Volunteer work 50 Unpaid care 52 Individual income 54 Household income 56 Households summary 58 Household size 61 Dwelling type 64 Number of bedrooms per dwelling 66 Internet connection 68 Number of cars per household 70 Housing tenure 72 Housing loan repayments 74 Housing rental payments 76 SEIFA - disadvantage 80 About the community profile 81 Estimated Resident Population (ERP) The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga 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) Wagga Wagga City Change in Change in Year (ending June 30) Number number percent 2001 56,722 -- -- 2002 57,222 +500 +0.88 2003 57,505 +283 +0.49 2004 57,916 +411 +0.71 2005 58,656 +740 +1.28 2006 59,646 +990 +1.69 2007 60,321 +675 +1.13 2008 61,024 +703 +1.17 2009 61,436 +412 +0.68 2010 61,489 +53 +0.09 2011 61,509 +20 +0.03 2012 61,441 -68 -0.11 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 83 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 83 Population highlights 2011 Wagga Wagga City Regional NSW New South Wales Australia 41 38 37 Median age 34 Median weekly $1,237 $1,234 household $1,149 income $961 32% 31% Couples with 29% children 27% 12% Older couples 9% 9% without children 9% Medium and 31% 25% high density 16% 16% Housing Households with a 33% 33% mortgage 30% 32% $300 $285 Median weekly $220 rent $220 Households 32% renting 27% 29% 29% Non-English 19% 16% speaking 5% 5% backgrounds University 5% attendance 3% 4% 4% 20% 19% Bachelor or 14% Higher degree 12% Vocational 23% 22% 18% 18% 2% 14% 10% Public transport (to work) 1% Page 5 of 83 6% 6% 6% Unemployment 5% SEIFA index of 1002 disadvantage 998 2011 969 996 Page 6 of 83 About the area Location and boundaries Wagga Wagga City is located in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, about 450 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 460 kilometres north of Melbourne. Wagga Wagga City is bounded by Coolamon and Junee Shires in the north, Gundagai and Tumut Shires in the east, Tumbarumba, Greater Hume and Lockhart Shires in the south, and Narrandera Shire in the west. Name origin Wagga Wagga is named from an Aboriginal word meaning "the place where crows assemble in large numbers". Important Population Land area Population density Statistics 59,463 482,536 0.12 2011 Usual residents hectares (4,825 persons per hectare Km2) Wagga Wagga City Legend Suburbs Wagga Wagga City Map data ©2013 Google - Terms of Use Report a map error Page 7 of 83 Settlement history European settlement dates from the early 1830s, when land was used for cattle stations. The township of Wagga Wagga was established in the 1840s. Population was minimal until the late 1870s, spurred by the construction of the railway line. Many small towns and villages were established along the railway line, with land used mainly for dairy farming, sheep grazing, wheat growing, fruit growing and wineries. The population grew during the late 1800s and early 1900s, rising from about 4,000 in 1881 to nearly 12,000 in 1933. Significant development occurred during the post-war years, with new suburbs developed to the south of the city, including returned soldier settlements. Rapid growth took place during the 1960s and 1970s, with the population increasing from about 15,000 in 1947 to 30,000 in 1971. Growth continued from the 1970s, with the population rising to about 40,000 in 1981 and then to 55,000 in 1996. The population was relatively stable between 1996 and 2001, and then increased to about 60,000 in 2011. Most of the recent growth has been in Glenfield Park and areas of South Wagga Wagga (such as Bourkelands and Tatton). Land use Land use Wagga Wagga City constitutes both rural and urban areas, with some commercial, industrial and military areas. The City encompasses a total land area of 4,886 square kilometres. Most of the population is located in the urban areas. The largest centre is central Wagga Wagga, followed by Kooringal and Lake Albert. Most residential growth is on the higher ground to the south of the city centre, with the only residential areas north of the Murrumbidgee River being North Wagga Wagga and Estella. Rural land is used mainly for wheat-growing, dairy farming, mixed farming and sheep grazing. Nestled on the banks of the magnificent Murrumbidgee River in Southern NSW, Wagga Wagga is a dynamic and cosmopolitan regional city. With close to 60,000 residents and thriving business, sports and arts communities, Wagga Wagga offers a temperate climate, diverse calendar of events, rich cultural heritage and wealth of fantastic attractions making it an ideal lifestyle destination for residents and visitors all-year-round. Transport Wagga Wagga City is served by the Hume Highway, the Olympic Highway, the Sturt Highway and the Melbourne- Sydney (main southern) railway line. Major features Major features of the City include the Murrumbidgee River, Charles Sturt University (Wagga Wagga Main and South Campuses), TAFE NSW Riverina Institute (Wagga Wagga Campus and Primary Industries Centre), Kapooka Army Recruit Training Centre, RAAF Base Wagga (Forest Hill), Wagga Wagga City Council Civic Centre, Wagga Wagga Town Centre, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Equex (Exhibition) Centre, Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Oasis Aquatic Centre, Lake Albert, Livingstone National Park, Willans Hill Reserve and various wineries. Indigenous background The original inhabitants and custodians of the Wagga Wagga area were the Wiradjuri Aboriginal people. Page 8 of 83 Included areas Wagga Wagga City includes the suburbs, villages and rural localities of Alfredtown, Ashmont, Belfrayden, Big Springs, Bomen, Book Book, Boorooma, Borambola, Bourkelands, Brookdale, Brucedale, Bulgary, Burrandana, Cartwrights Hill, Charles Sturt University, Collingullie, Currawarna, Downside, East Wagga Wagga, Estella, Euberta, Eunonoreenya, Forest Hill, Galore (part), Ganmain (part), Gelston Park, Glenfield Park, Gobbagombalin, Gregadoo, Gumly Gumly, Harefield (part), Hillgrove, Humula (part), Kapooka, Kooringal, Kyeamba, Ladysmith, Lake Albert, Lloyd, Lockhart (part), Mangoplah, Marrar (part), Matong (part), Maxwell, Moorong, Mount Austin, North Wagga Wagga, Oberne Creek, Oura, Pulletop, Rowan, San Isidore, Springvale, Tarcutta, Tatton, The Gap, The Rock (part), Tolland, Turvey Park, Uranquinty, Wagga Wagga, Wallacetown and Yarragundry. Page 9 of 83 Five year age groups The Age Structure of Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga City's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types. Age structure - Five year age groups Wagga Wagga City 2011 2006 Change Five year age groups (years) Number % Regional NSW Number % Regional NSW 2006 to 2011 0 to 4 4,394 7.4 6.3 4,065 7.1 6.1 +329 5 to 9 4,066 6.8 6.3 4,253 7.5 6.8 -187 10 to 14 4,117 6.9 6.7 4,272 7.5 7.3 -155 15 to 19 4,675 7.9 6.6 4,865 8.5 6.9 -190 20 to 24 5,148 8.7 5.6 4,910 8.6 5.5 +238 25 to 29 4,061 6.8 5.2 3,542 6.2 5.0 +519 30 to 34 3,618 6.1 5.2 3,642 6.4 5.8 -24 35 to 39 3,736 6.3 6.1 3,688 6.5 6.5 +48 40 to 44 3,746 6.3 6.5 3,772 6.6 7.1 -26 45 to 49 3,722 6.3 6.9 3,912 6.9 7.4 -190 50 to 54 3,822 6.4 7.2 3,602 6.3 6.9 +220 55 to 59 3,514 5.9 6.7 3,103 5.4 6.7 +411 60 to 64 2,977 5.0 6.5 2,350 4.1 5.6 +627 65 to 69 2,240 3.8 5.4 2,042 3.6 4.7 +198 70 to 74 1,841 3.1 4.3 1,645 2.9 3.9 +196 75 to 79 1,473 2.5 3.4 1,399 2.5 3.5 +74 80 to 84 1,175 2.0 2.7 1,092 1.9 2.5 +83 85 and over 1,138 1.9 2.3 858 1.5 1.9 +280 Total 59,463 100.0 100.0 57,012 100.0 100.0 +2,451 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011.