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Home Island Other Territories — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Home Island, Other Territories. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Home Island Other Territories is 448 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Home Island is $642 per week ($33,384 per year). Median rent in Home Island is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Home Island has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Home Island has a population density of 57.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Islam (85% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Oth. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Home Island is $1,972.

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Home Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Home Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$642/wk

$33,384 per year

#6396 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,972/mo

Avg household size: 4.5 · 1.3 per bedroom

Home Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (230) Female 48.3% (215)

Population Density

57.4

people per km²

448 people · 7.8 km²

Households

4.5

Avg household size

1.3

Persons per bedroom

$1,392

Family income/wk

Home Island Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Home Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Home Island Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Home Island Religion

Islam

85.1%

Not stated

14.0%

No Religion

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Home Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Home Island Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Oth

49.3%

SAL Tot

49.3%

Other

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Home Island Employment

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Employed full-time

35.1% 102 people

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Employed part-time

18.6% 54 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 7 people

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Not in labour force

44.0% 128 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Home Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.6%

Certificate I/II

15.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.1%

Bachelor Degree

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Home Island Occupation

Labourers

19.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.9%

Professionals

16.7%

Community & Personal Service

15.4%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

Managers

9.0%

Sales Workers

5.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Home Island Field of Study

Management & Commerce

33.3%

Engineering

23.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.7%

Architecture & Building

11.8%

Education

11.8%

Society & Culture

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Home Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Home Island Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

17.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

12.5%

$4,000+/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Home Island Marital Status

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Married

80.6% 283

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Separated

0.9% 3

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Divorced

2.8% 10

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Widowed

3.1% 11

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Never married

12.5% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Home Island Ancestry

Other

71.3%

Australian

23.0%

Chinese

2.3%

Irish

1.1%

Filipino

0.9%

English

0.7%

Scottish

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Home Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

56.6%

Secondary — Government

31.6%

Pre-school

6.6%

Vocational Education

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Home Island Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.6% 50

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No need for assistance

93.4% 704

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Home Island Volunteering

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Volunteer

8.3% 23

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Not a volunteer

91.7% 255

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Home Island How People Get to Work

Motorbike/Scooter

21.8%

Ferry

20.9%

Walked only

14.5%

Car (driver)

11.8%

Did not go to work

8.2%

Bicycle

8.2%

Other

6.4%

Bus

4.5%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Home Island Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.9%

2 vehicles

26.8%

3 vehicles

23.9%

4+ vehicles

32.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Home Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.3%

3 bedrooms

27.1%

4 bedrooms

51.4%

5 bedrooms

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Home Island Population Mobility

6.2%

moved in the last year

11.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

46.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Home Island Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

785

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Home Island Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Home Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

8.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

16.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Home Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.0%

Couple — no children

29.7%

Couple — no children under 15

15.4%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

One parent — no children under 15

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Home Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.1% 28

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Did not provide

89.9% 249

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Home Island Children Ever Born

No children

18.6%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

22.5%

3 children

40.2%

4 children

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Home Island When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Home Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.8%

5–14 hours

14.7%

15–29 hours

5.2%

30+ hours

4.5%

Did not do domestic work

58.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Home Island Household Size

2 persons

24.4%

3 persons

17.4%

4 persons

14.0%

5 persons

14.0%

6+ persons

30.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Home Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

349

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Home Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.5%

Step family — no other children

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Home Island Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,305/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Home Island

Your weekly income

≈ $9,988/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $2,055/wk

Rent share 10.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Norfolk Island

Income: $736/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Home Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in Other Territories

Jervis Bay

Pop: 310 Income: $585/wk Rent: $90/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Home Island

What is the population of Home Island Other Territories?

The population of Home Island Other Territories is 448 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 57.4 people per km².Home Island is ranked #5,206 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Home Island?

The median personal income in Home Island Other Territories is $642 per week, or $33,384 per year.The median household income is $2,305 per week.Family income is $1,392 per week.Home Island is ranked #6,396 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Home Island?

Median rent in Home Island Other Territories is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 10.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Home Island ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Home Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Home Island Other Territories is $1,972. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Home Island?

The median age in Home Island Other Territories is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Home Island a good suburb to live in?

Home Island is a suburb in Other Territories with a population of 448.The median income is $642/wk, which is below the Other Territories average of $764/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 90002. All dollar figures in AUD.