Iluka Demographics (NSW) Local Stats

Iluka (2466) is a suburb of North Coast, Northern Rivers, New South Wales. It is about 537 kms from NSW's capital city of Sydney. Iluka is in the federal electorate of Page.

In the 2011 census the population of Iluka was 1,701 and is comprised of approximately 50.4% females and 49.6% males.

The median/average age of the population of Iluka is 57 years of age.

87.9% of people living in the suburb of Iluka were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were 3.8% England, 1.5% New Zealand, 0.6% Philippines, 0.5% Netherlands, 0.4% Denmark, 0.4% Scotland, 0.3% India, 0.3% Germany.

95.6% of people living in Iluka speak English only. The other top languages spoken are 3.1% Language spoken at home not stated, 0.5% Other, 0.3% Filipino , 0.2% French, 0.2% Cantonese.

The religious makeup of Iluka is 35.5% Anglican, 21.5% Catholic, 18.3% No religion, 6.0% Uniting Church, 5.9% Religious affiliation not stated, 4.6% Presbyterian and Reformed, 1.7% Christian, nfd, 0.9% Pentecostal, 0.8% Baptist, 0.7% Other religious affiliation .

52.9% of people are married, 20.5% have never married and 11.9% are divorced and 4.6% are separated. There are 150 widowed people living in Iluka.

41.4% of the people living in Iluka over the age of 15 and who identify as being in the labour force are employed full time, 37.9% are working on a part time basis. Iluka has an unemployment rate of 10.6%.

The main occupations of people living in Iluka are 18.8% Labourers, 15.4% Technicians & trades workers, 14.5% Sales workers, 14.0% Community & personal service workers, 10.8% Professionals, 10.4% Managers, 10.4% Clerical & administrative workers, 4.8% Machinery operators & drivers, 1.0% Occupation inadequately described/ Not stated.

The main industries people from Iluka work in are 18.5% Accommodation and food services, 15.4% Retail trade, 8.9% Construction, 8.7% Health care and social assistance, 7.5% Manufacturing, 7.2% Education and training, 6.5% Public administration and safety, 6.2% Agriculture, forestry and fishing, 5.0% Rental, hiring and real estate services.

50.6% of homes are fully owned, and 11.4% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 33.4% of homes are rented.

The median individual income is $353 per week and the median household income is $578 per week.

The median rent in Iluka is $210 per week and the median mortgage repayment is $996 per month.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for Iluka postcode 2466