Amity (Redland Shire)

Demographics & education

In the 2006 Census, 408 people were usually resident in Amity (Redland Shire): of these 51.0% were male and 49.0% were female. Of the total population 1.7% were Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

In the 2006 Census, 17.4% of people usually resident in Amity (Redland Shire) were children aged 0-14 years, and 40.4% were people aged 55 years and over. The median age was 49 years.

In the 2006 Census, 88.0% of people usually resident in Amity (Redland Shire) were Australian citizens, 9.6% were born overseas and 3.9% people were overseas visitors.

In the 2006 Census, 49.7% of people aged 15 years and over usually resident in Amity (Redland Shire) were married, 14.9% were either separated or divorced, 7.1% were widowed and 26.5% were never married.

Cultural & language diversity

In the 2006 Census, 79.7% of people usually resident in Amity (Redland Shire), stated they were born in Australia. Other common responses for country of birth were England 2.9%, Germany 2.0%, United States of America 1.2%, Austria 0.7% and Denmark 0.7%.

In the 2006 Census, the most common responses for religious affiliation for people usually resident in Amity (Redland Shire) were No Religion 24.8%, Anglican 23.3%, Catholic 17.2%, Uniting Church 5.4% and Presbyterian and Reformed 4.4%.

In the 2006 Census, the most common responses for language other than English spoken at home by people usually resident in Amity (Redland Shire) were Auslan 0.7% and German 0.7%. English was stated as the only language spoken at home by 87.7%.

Employment

During the week prior to the 2006 Census, 166 people aged 15 years and over in Amity (Redland Shire) were in the labour force. Of these 53.0% worked full-time, 38.0% worked part-time, 4.8% were away from work, 0.0% were employed but did not state their hours worked and 4.2% were unemployed. 135 people were not in the labour force.

In the 2006 Census, the most common responses for occupation for Amity (Redland Shire) were Technicians and Trades Workers 22.6%, Labourers 21.4%, Managers 13.2%, Machinery Operators And Drivers 10.7%, Clerical and Administrative Workers 9.4%, Professionals 8.8%, Sales Workers 6.9% and Community and Personal Service Workers 5.0%.

In the 2006 Census, of the employed people aged 15 years and over in Amity (Redland Shire), the most common responses for industry of employment included Metal Ore Mining 11.3%, Accommodation 6.9%, Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services 6.9%, Clubs 6.3% and Local Government Administration 5.0%.

In the 2006 Census in Amity (Redland Shire), the median weekly personal income for people aged 15 years and over who were usual residents was $376, the median family income was $809 and the median household income was $626.

Family composition

In the 2006 Census, there were 110 families in Amity (Redland Shire): of these 57.3% were couple families without children, 26.4% were couple families with children, 16.4% 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 198 occupied private dwellings were counted in Amity (Redland Shire).

In the 2006 Census, of the occupied private dwellings in Amity (Redland Shire), 82.8% were separate houses, 2.0% were semi-detached, row or terrace houses, townhouses etc, 11.1% were flats, units or apartments and 4.0% were other dwellings.

In the 2006 Census in Amity (Redland Shire), 41.9% of occupied private dwellings were owned outright, 16.2% were owned with a mortgage and 30.3% were rented.

In the 2006 Census in Amity (Redland Shire), of the occupied private dwellings being rented, 33.3% were rented from a real estate agent, 0.0% were rented from a State or Territory housing authority and 73.3% were rented from other landlord type.

Dwelling characteristics

In the 2006 Census in Amity (Redland Shire), the median weekly rent was $180. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,100. The average people per household was 2.1 and the average number of people per bedroom was 1.1.

Household composition

In the 2006 Census in Amity (Redland Shire), 55.1% of occupied private dwellings were family households, 29.3% were single (or lone) person households and 2.0% were group households.