Postcode · Area profile

4008, QLD

46 km²

4008, QLD has fewer residents than most areas and a below-average share of degree-holders.

Beyond that, it has a slightly higher share of renters than usual and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 4008, QLD, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population373▲ +6.6%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▼ -4.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.1%People aged 65 and over18.0%Children under 155.6%People in a de facto relationship21.0%▲ +51.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 40%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)39.4%

Older adults (45–64)27.6%

Seniors (65+)18.0%

Youth (15–24)8.0%

Children (0–14)5.6%

Marital status

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is Never married at 53%, followed by Married (29%) and Divorced (13%).

Never married53%
Married29%
Divorced13%
Separated3%
Widowed1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is Australia at 71%, followed by New Zealand (15%) and Philippines (4%).

Australia51.5%

New Zealand11.0%

Philippines2.7%

Vietnam2.1%

India1.9%

South Africa1.9%

England1.3%

Ancestry

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (22%) and Irish (15%).

English30.8%

Australian18.8%

Irish12.6%

Scottish7.2%

German5.6%

Italian2.7%

Dutch2.7%

Chinese1.3%

Greek1.1%

Filipino1.1%

Language

People using another language at home7.2%

Language used at home

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Cantonese (4%).

English only58.2%

Cantonese2.1%

Religion

People with no religion27.3%

Religious affiliation

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is Christianity at 48%, followed by No religion (44%) and Buddhism (5%).

Christianity48%
No religion44%
Buddhism5%
Other religions3%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1236.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.0%

Highest year of school

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is Year 12 at 57%, followed by Year 10 (27%) and Year 9 or below (12%).

Year 1236.2%

Year 1017.2%

Year 9 or below7.6%

Year 112.3%

Highest qualification level

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 50%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV22.6%

Bachelor degree9.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma7.3%

Postgraduate degree3.8%

Certificate I / II1.7%

Field of qualification

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is Management & commerce at 29%, followed by Engineering & related (24%) and Society & culture (15%).

Management & commerce12.8%

Engineering & related10.7%

Society & culture6.8%

Architecture & building3.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.4%

Health3.0%

Education2.1%

Natural & physical sciences1.3%

Creative arts1.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$859▲ +29.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,666▲ +55.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,946▲ +54.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week18.2%

Household income distribution

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 32%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (19%).

$650–$1,49932.7%

$1,500–$2,99932.7%

Under $65019.1%

$3,000–$3,99914.5%

$4,000 or more3.6%

Personal income distribution

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by Under $650 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

$650–$1,49926.7%

Under $65024.4%

$1,500–$2,99914.0%

$3,000 or more2.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition22.3%People with a mental health condition6.2%People needing help with daily activities2.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is None at 64%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (11%).

None39.7%

One condition12.6%

Two conditions6.7%

Three or more3.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is Other condition at 22%, followed by Arthritis (16%) and Mental health (14%).

Other condition9.4%

Arthritis7.0%

Mental health6.2%

Asthma4.8%

Heart disease4.6%

Cancer4.3%

Lung condition2.9%

Diabetes2.7%

Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.5%People providing unpaid care7.0%People caring for children unpaid10.8%People who served in the Defence Force3.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework11.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -4.5%since 2011 One-parent families12.7%People living alone37.3%▲ +29.4%since 2011

Family composition

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by Couples without children (39%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children45%
Couples without children39%
One-parent families13%
Other families4%

Household size

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is 1 person at 41%, followed by 2 people (38%) and 4 people (12%).

1 person37.3%

2 people34.5%

4 people10.9%

3 people6.4%

5 people2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +29.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,500▲ +73.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting29.1%Homes owned outright34.5%Separate (detached) houses95.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms65.5%▼ -0.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 36%, followed by Owned outright (35%) and Rented (29%).

Owned with a mortgage36%
Owned outright35%
Rented29%

Types of homes

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Flat or apartment (4%) and Other dwelling (3%).

Separate house94%
Flat or apartment4%
Other dwelling3%

Bedrooms per home

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 2 bedrooms (28%) and 4 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms45.5%

2 bedrooms27.3%

4 bedrooms15.5%

1 bedroom4.5%

5 or more4.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is $350–$549 at 58%, followed by $200–$349 (42%).

$350–$54956.3%

$200–$34940.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 57%, followed by Under $1,000 (27%) and $1,800–$2,999 (17%).

$1,000–$1,79943.6%

Under $1,00020.5%

$1,800–$2,99912.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.7%▼ -55.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 41%, followed by 2 vehicles (30%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

1 vehicle40.2%

2 vehicles29.0%

3 vehicles15.9%

4 or more8.4%

No vehicle3.7%

How people get to work

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (8%).

Car (driver)56.2%

Worked at home10.9%

Car (passenger)5.8%

Train2.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years21.6%Recent arrivals from overseas8.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation43.0%Employed full-time65.0%

Industries people work in

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is Construction at 16%, followed by Transport & warehousing (14%) and Manufacturing (10%).

Construction14.6%

Transport & warehousing12.4%

Manufacturing8.8%

Accommodation & food8.0%

Health care & social assistance8.0%

Retail trade6.6%

Professional & technical6.6%

Other services5.8%

Finance & insurance4.4%

Public administration & safety4.4%

Occupations people work in

In 4008, QLD, the largest group is Clerical & administrative at 23%, followed by Labourers (22%) and Technicians & trades (19%).

Clerical & administrative21.2%

Labourers20.4%

Technicians & trades17.5%

Machinery operators & drivers8.8%

Managers8.0%

Professionals7.3%

Sales workers4.4%

Community & personal service3.6%

Areas within 4008, QLD

Brisbane Airport

Nearby areas

4014, QLD 4013, QLD 4009, QLD 4174, QLD 4178, QLD 4172, QLD 4011, QLD 4007, QLD

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