Westonia (S)

Demographics & education

In the 2006 Census, 213 people were usually resident in Westonia (S): of these 50.7% were male and 49.3% were female. Of the total population 3.3% were Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

In the 2006 Census, 28.2% of people usually resident in Westonia (S) were children aged 0-14 years, and 18.3% were people aged 55 years and over. The median age was 36 years.

In the 2006 Census, 94.4% of people usually resident in Westonia (S) were Australian citizens, 7.5% were born overseas and 1.4% people were overseas visitors.

In the 2006 Census, 65.1% of people aged 15 years and over usually resident in Westonia (S) were married, 13.2% were either separated or divorced, 3.9% were widowed and 20.4% were never married.

Cultural & language diversity

In the 2006 Census, 88.3% of people usually resident in Westonia (S), stated they were born in Australia. Other common responses for country of birth were Scotland 1.9%, South Africa 1.9%, Netherlands 1.4% and England 1.4%.

In the 2006 Census, the most common responses for religious affiliation for people usually resident in Westonia (S) were Anglican 33.8%, Catholic 30.0%, No Religion 18.8% and Uniting Church 7.5%.

In the 2006 Census, the most common responses for language other than English spoken at home by people usually resident in Westonia (S) were Afrikaans 1.9% and Italian 1.4%. English was stated as the only language spoken at home by 92.0%.

Employment

During the week prior to the 2006 Census, 115 people aged 15 years and over in Westonia (S) were in the labour force. Of these 73.0% worked full-time, 21.7% worked part-time, 0.0% were away from work, 5.2% were employed but did not state their hours worked and 0.0% were unemployed. 30 people were not in the labour force.

In the 2006 Census, the most common responses for occupation for Westonia (S) were Managers 54.8%, Labourers 12.2%, Professionals 9.6%, Clerical and Administrative Workers 8.7%, Technicians and Trades Workers 5.2%, Machinery Operators And Drivers 5.2% and Community and Personal Service Workers 2.6%.

In the 2006 Census, of the employed people aged 15 years and over in Westonia (S), the most common responses for industry of employment included Sheep, Beef Cattle and Grain Farming 55.7%, School Education 7.8%, Local Government Administration 7.0%, Specialised Industrial Machinery and Equipment Wholesaling 4.3% and Supermarket and Grocery Stores 4.3%.

In the 2006 Census in Westonia (S), the median weekly personal income for people aged 15 years and over who were usual residents was $542, the median family income was $1,145 and the median household income was $1,069.

Family composition

In the 2006 Census, there were 59 families in Westonia (S): of these 40.7% were couple families without children, 54.2% were couple families with children, 5.1% were one parent families and 0.0% were other families.

Dwelling structure

Dwellings include visitor only and other not-classifiable households unless otherwise stated

In the 2006 Census 81 occupied private dwellings were counted in Westonia (S).

In the 2006 Census, of the occupied private dwellings in Westonia (S), 96.3% were separate houses, 0.0% were semi-detached, row or terrace houses, townhouses etc, 0.0% were flats, units or apartments and 3.7% were other dwellings.

In the 2006 Census in Westonia (S), 63.0% of occupied private dwellings were owned outright, 6.2% were owned with a mortgage and 21.0% were rented.

In the 2006 Census in Westonia (S), of the occupied private dwellings being rented, 0.0% were rented from a real estate agent, 29.4% were rented from a State or Territory housing authority and 41.2% were rented from other landlord type.

Dwelling characteristics

In the 2006 Census in Westonia (S), the median weekly rent was $40. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $800. The average people per household was 2.7 and the average number of people per bedroom was 1.1.

Household composition

In the 2006 Census in Westonia (S), 72.8% of occupied private dwellings were family households, 19.8% were single (or lone) person households and 4.9% were group households.