Council (LGA) · Area profile

Lockyer Valley

2,269 km²

Lockyer Valley is characterised by a slightly larger population than usual and a somewhat younger age profile.

📍 Lockyer Valley, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population41,101▲ +17.6%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +5.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.1%People aged 65 and over17.6%Children under 1519.0%People in a de facto relationship11.7%▲ +17.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)26.3%

Young adults (25–44)24.6%

Children (0–14)19.0%

Seniors (65+)17.6%

Youth (15–24)12.5%

Marital status

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (9%).

Married46%
Never married35%
Divorced9%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia79.4%

England2.7%

New Zealand2.2%

India0.9%

Philippines0.5%

China0.4%

South Africa0.4%

Vietnam0.2%

Italy0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Australian at 34%, followed by English (33%) and German (11%).

Australian39.4%

English38.7%

German12.9%

Irish10.4%

Scottish9.4%

Dutch1.7%

Chinese1.5%

Italian1.4%

Indian0.8%

Filipino0.7%

Language

People using another language at home7.1%

Language used at home

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Arabic (0%).

English only86.2%

Mandarin1.3%

Arabic0.3%

Vietnamese0.3%

Punjabi0.3%

Cantonese0.2%

Hindi0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Italian0.1%

Greek0.0%

Religion

People with no religion37.3%

Religious affiliation

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Christianity at 55%, followed by No religion (41%) and Islam (1%).

Christianity55%
No religion41%
Islam1%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.7%

Highest year of school

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (31%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1243.2%

Year 1028.6%

Year 9 or below13.7%

Year 116.7%

Highest qualification level

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 50%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV39.8%

Bachelor degree15.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.4%

Postgraduate degree3.7%

Certificate I / II3.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.3%

Field of qualification

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Engineering & related at 20%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Society & culture (14%).

Engineering & related16.4%

Management & commerce15.2%

Society & culture11.3%

Health9.5%

Education7.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.1%

Architecture & building5.7%

Agriculture & environment4.3%

Creative arts1.9%

Natural & physical sciences1.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$665▲ +43.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,457▲ +45.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,684▲ +44.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.6%

Household income distribution

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (33%) and Under $650 (18%).

$650–$1,49930.4%

$1,500–$2,99930.3%

Under $65016.4%

$3,000–$3,9998.0%

$4,000 or more5.6%

Personal income distribution

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Under $650 at 49%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65044.7%

$650–$1,49932.7%

$1,500–$2,99912.1%

$3,000 or more1.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.4%People with a mental health condition11.8%People needing help with daily activities7.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (9%).

None56.7%

One condition21.0%

Two conditions7.8%

Three or more4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Arthritis (19%) and Asthma (16%).

Mental health11.8%

Arthritis11.8%

Asthma9.9%

Other condition9.2%

Diabetes5.5%

Heart disease4.6%

Cancer3.4%

Lung condition2.8%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.4%People providing unpaid care13.3%People caring for children unpaid25.7%People who served in the Defence Force4.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families16.1%People living alone21.2%▲ +5.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children54%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is 2 people at 36%, followed by 1 person (21%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people36.0%

1 person21.2%

3 people15.9%

4 people14.5%

5 people7.0%

6 or more5.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +20.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,500▼ -1.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting22.7%Homes owned outright33.1%Separate (detached) houses93.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms86.2%▲ +3.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Rented (23%).

Owned with a mortgage41%
Owned outright34%
Rented23%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house94%
Townhouse / semi-detached4%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 4 bedrooms (39%) and 5 or more (10%).

3 bedrooms38.5%

4 bedrooms38.2%

5 or more9.6%

2 bedrooms9.5%

1 bedroom1.6%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is $200–$349 at 61%, followed by $350–$549 (26%) and Under $200 (11%).

$200–$34958.1%

$350–$54924.7%

Under $20010.3%

$550–$7491.7%

$750 or more0.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 49%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (26%) and Under $1,000 (21%).

$1,000–$1,79945.7%

$1,800–$2,99924.0%

Under $1,00019.5%

$3,000 or more4.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.7%▼ -42.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (27%) and 3 vehicles (18%).

2 vehicles38.5%

1 vehicle26.7%

3 vehicles18.5%

4 or more13.6%

No vehicle2.7%

How people get to work

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)66.9%

Worked at home9.4%

Car (passenger)6.2%

Walked1.8%

Bus0.7%

Bicycle0.1%

Train0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.6%Recent arrivals from overseas21.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.4%Labour-force participation57.0%Employed full-time58.9%

Industries people work in

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 14%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Education & training (9%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing13.6%

Health care & social assistance11.2%

Education & training8.6%

Retail trade8.6%

Construction8.4%

Manufacturing8.3%

Transport & warehousing6.4%

Public administration & safety5.4%

Accommodation & food5.3%

Professional & technical3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Lockyer Valley, the largest group is Labourers at 19%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Managers (13%).

Labourers18.9%

Technicians & trades14.3%

Managers12.8%

Professionals11.9%

Community & personal service11.2%

Clerical & administrative10.9%

Machinery operators & drivers9.8%

Sales workers8.2%

Areas within Lockyer Valley

Gatton Lockyer Valley - East Lockyer Valley - West

Nearby areas

Ipswich Toowoomba Somerset Brisbane Southern Downs Scenic Rim Logan Moreton Bay

👥 Demographics & Identity