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Dwelling Type is an important determinant of Cities of Albury and Wodonga's residential role and function. A greater concentration of higher density dwellings is likely to attract more young adults and smaller households, often renting. Larger, detached or separate dwellings are more likely to attract families and prospective families. The residential built form often reflects market opportunities or planning policy, such as building denser forms of housing around public transport nodes or employment centres.
Dwelling Type statistics should be viewed in conjunction with Household size, Household Types, Housing Tenure and Age Structure for a more complete picture of the housing market in Cities of Albury and Wodonga.

Dominant groups

In 2011, there were 28,275 separate houses in the area, 7,507 medium density dwellings, and 183 high density dwellings.
Analysis of the types of dwellings in Cities of Albury and Wodonga in 2011 shows that 78.0% of all dwellings were separate houses; 20.7% were medium density dwellings, and 0.5% were high density dwellings, compared with 81.5%, 14.0%, and 2.2% in the Regional NSW respectively.
In 2011, a total of 90.9% of the dwellings in Cities of Albury and Wodonga were occupied on Census night, compared to 86.9% in Regional NSW. The proportion of unoccupied dwellings was 8.8%, which is smaller compared to that found in Regional NSW (12.8%).

Emerging groups

The total number of dwellings in Cities of Albury and Wodonga increased by 2,769 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in the type of dwellings found in Cities of Albury and Wodonga between 2006 and 2011 were:

•     Separate house (+2,385 dwellings)
•     Medium density (+796 dwellings)
•     High density (-279 dwellings)
•     Caravans, cabin, houseboat (-72 dwellings)

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Principal forecast land assumptions 2007-2031:
Lavington - 982 additional dwellings

The Age Structure of Cities of Albury and Wodonga provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Cities of Albury and Wodonga'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 Cities of Albury and Wodonga's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types.

Dominant groups

Analysis of the five year age groups of Cities of Albury and Wodonga in 2011 compared to Regional NSW shows that there was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a lower proportion of people in the older age groups (65+).
Overall, 20.4% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 13.9% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 19.4% and 18.0% respectively for Regional NSW.
The major differences between the age structure of Cities of Albury and Wodonga and Regional NSW were:

•     A larger percentage of persons aged 20 to 24 (7.3% compared to 5.6%)
•     A larger percentage of persons aged 25 to 29 (6.5% compared to 5.2%)
•     A larger percentage of persons aged 30 to 34 (6.2% compared to 5.2%)
•     A larger percentage of persons aged 15 to 19 (7.6% compared to 6.6%)

Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2011, Cities of Albury and Wodonga's population increased by 4,086 people (5.2%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.01% per year over the period.
The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2006 and 2011 were in the age groups:

•     60 to 64 (+1,276 persons)
•     65 to 69 (+657 persons)
•     70 to 74 (+509 persons)
•     25 to 29 (+471 persons)

Households form the common 'economic unit' in our society. Cities of Albury and Wodonga's Household Income is one of the most important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Educational Qualifications and Occupation, it helps to reveal the economic opportunities and socio-economic status of Cities of Albury and Wodonga. It is important to note that income data is not necessarily a measure of wealth. For example, if an area has a large number of retirees this will produce a higher proportion of households with low income but the retirees may have large capital wealth. For this reason, household income should be viewed in conjunction with Age and Household Composition.
The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to Household Income Quartiles.

Dominant groups

Analysis of household income levels in Cities of Albury and Wodonga in 2011 compared to Regional NSW shows that there was a smaller proportion of high income households (those earning $2,500 per week or more) and a lower proportion of low income households (those earning less than $600 per week).
Overall, 10.0% of the households earned a high income, and 24.4% were low income households, compared with 11.3% and 27.2% respectively for Regional NSW.

A larger percentage of households who earned $2000-$2499 (8.3% compared to 6.6%)
A larger percentage of households who earned $1500-$1999 (11.4% compared to 10.1%)
A smaller percentage of households who earned $400-$599 (10.9% compared to 12.3%)