HMAS Cerberus
Volunteer work
In HMAS Cerberus 17.8% of the population reported doing some form of voluntary work in 2016. This was a similar proportion to Rosebud - Capel Sound - McCrae - Boneo - Fingal - Cape Schanck.
The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors impacting on the level of volunteering in HMAS Cerberus include the Age Structure of the population, the level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.
Volunteer numbers for the 2021 Census declined in many parts of Australia due to lockdowns and COVID-19 distancing measures.
Derived from the Census question:
'In the last twelve months did the person spend any time doing voluntary work through an organisation or group?'
Persons aged 15 years and over.
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| HMAS Cerberus - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Volunteer status | Number | % | Rosebud - Capel Sound - McCrae - Boneo - Fingal - Cape Schanck % | Number | % | Rosebud - Capel Sound - McCrae - Boneo - Fingal - Cape Schanck % | 2011 to 2016 | |
 Volunteer | 173 | 17.8 | 18.1 | 204 | 20.7 | 16.5 | -31 | 9001 |
| Not a volunteer | 766 | 79.0 | 72.3 | 739 | 74.9 | 73.5 | +27 | 9002 |
| Volunteer work not stated | 31 | 3.2 | 9.6 | 43 | 4.4 | 9.9 | -12 | 9003 |
| Total persons aged 15+ | 970 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 986 | 100.0 | 100.0 | -16 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the population in HMAS Cerberus in 2016 compared to Rosebud - Capel Sound - McCrae - Boneo - Fingal - Cape Schanck shows that there was a similar proportion of people who volunteered for an organisation or group.
Overall, 17.8% of the population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 18.1% for Rosebud - Capel Sound - McCrae - Boneo - Fingal - Cape Schanck.
Emerging groups
The number of volunteers in HMAS Cerberus decreased by 31 people between 2011 and 2016.