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4218, QLD

15 km²

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Demographics & Identity

Total population35,371▲ +19.2%since 2011Median age41 yrs▲ +5.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.3%People aged 65 and over19.0%Children under 1513.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41.7k1.7k

Age structure

In 4218, QLD, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).

Young adults (25–44)30.5%
Older adults (45–64)26.1%
Seniors (65+)19.0%
Children (0–14)13.4%
Youth (15–24)11.1%

Marital status

In 4218, QLD, the largest group is Never married at 41%, followed by Married (40%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Never married41%
  • Married40%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 4218, QLD, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by New Zealand (7%) and England (6%).

Australia63.8%
New Zealand5.9%
England4.6%
China1.4%
South Africa1.1%
Italy0.7%
Philippines0.6%
India0.5%
Vietnam0.3%
Nepal0.1%

Language

People using another language at home14.4%

Language used at home

In 4218, QLD, the largest group is English only at 94%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Italian (1%).

English only78.7%
Mandarin1.8%
Italian0.9%
Cantonese0.6%
Greek0.4%
Vietnamese0.3%
Tagalog0.3%
Punjabi0.2%
Arabic0.2%
Hindi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion42.9%

Religious affiliation

In 4218, QLD, the largest group is Christianity at 49%, followed by No religion (47%) and Buddhism (2%).

  • Christianity49%
  • No religion47%
  • Buddhism2%
  • Other religions1%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Judaism1%
  • Islam0%

Education

Completed Year 1264.4%

Highest year of school

In 4218, QLD, the largest group is Year 12 at 70%, followed by Year 10 (18%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1264.4%
Year 1016.1%
Year 116.3%
Year 9 or below5.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$891▲ +45.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,751▲ +53.3%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,179▲ +57.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week13.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week23.4%

Household income distribution

In 4218, QLD, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and Under $650 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99928.8%
$650–$1,49926.1%
Under $65014.8%
$4,000 or more13.7%
$3,000–$3,9999.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.9%People with a mental health condition6.6%People needing help with daily activities4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 4218, QLD, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis7.2%
Mental health6.6%
Asthma6.4%
Other condition6.4%
Heart disease3.5%
Cancer3.1%
Diabetes2.8%
Lung condition1.5%
Stroke0.9%
Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.9%People providing unpaid care9.4%People caring for children unpaid20.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▲ +4.5%since 2011One-parent families13.4%

Family composition

In 4218, QLD, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (36%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples with children49%
  • Couples without children36%
  • One-parent families13%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$450▲ +32.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,058▼ -1.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting35.9%Homes owned outright32.0%Separate (detached) houses41.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In 4218, QLD, the largest group is Rented at 36%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (30%).

  • Rented36%
  • Owned outright33%
  • Owned with a mortgage30%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 4218, QLD, the largest group is Separate house at 42%, followed by Flat or apartment (41%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (17%).

  • Separate house42%
  • Flat or apartment41%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached17%
  • Other dwelling1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years52.0%

How people get to work

In 4218, QLD, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (20%) and Walked (4%).

Car (driver)58.0%
Worked at home16.7%
Walked3.7%
Car (passenger)3.4%
Bicycle1.4%
Bus1.0%
Train0.5%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate4.5%Labour-force participation63.0%Employed full-time53.5%

Industries people work in

In 4218, QLD, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Construction (12%) and Accommodation & food (11%).

Health care & social assistance13.9%
Construction11.1%
Accommodation & food10.4%
Retail trade9.4%
Professional & technical8.2%
Education & training7.9%
Arts & recreation4.0%
Other services3.9%
Administrative & support3.9%
Manufacturing3.7%

Occupations people work in

In 4218, QLD, the largest group is Professionals at 25%, followed by Managers (16%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Professionals24.1%
Managers15.6%
Community & personal service12.9%
Technicians & trades12.5%
Clerical & administrative12.3%
Sales workers9.9%
Labourers7.3%
Machinery operators & drivers3.3%

Areas within 4218, QLD

Broadbeach WatersMermaid Beach - BroadbeachMermaid Waters

Nearby areas

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