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4285, QLD

1,411 km²

4285, QLD is characterised by a large population, somewhat fewer graduates than the norm and somewhat more renters than the norm.

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📍 4285, QLD, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population21,763▲ +17.9%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +10.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.0%People aged 65 and over18.6%Children under 1520.2%People in a de facto relationship12.8%▲ +15.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)27.4%

Young adults (25–44)22.4%

Children (0–14)20.2%

Seniors (65+)18.6%

Youth (15–24)11.4%

Marital status

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (10%).

Married48%
Never married33%
Divorced10%
Widowed5%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by New Zealand (4%) and England (4%).

Australia80.5%

New Zealand4.0%

England3.8%

South Africa0.5%

Philippines0.4%

India0.2%

China0.1%

Italy0.1%

Vietnam0.0%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (34%) and Irish (10%).

English44.4%

Australian40.4%

Irish11.8%

Scottish11.1%

German7.4%

Italian1.8%

Dutch1.7%

Filipino0.6%

Chinese0.6%

Indian0.3%

Language

People using another language at home3.2%

Language used at home

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only90.7%

Mandarin0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Cantonese0.1%

Italian0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Greek0.1%

Hindi0.0%

Vietnamese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion43.4%

Religious affiliation

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (47%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity52%
No religion47%
Other religions1%
Buddhism0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1244.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.9%

Highest year of school

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1244.5%

Year 1028.0%

Year 9 or below12.1%

Year 117.9%

Highest qualification level

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 54%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (19%) and Bachelor degree (16%).

Certificate III / IV43.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.5%

Bachelor degree12.8%

Certificate I / II3.1%

Postgraduate degree2.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.5%

Field of qualification

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Society & culture (14%).

Engineering & related17.8%

Management & commerce15.2%

Society & culture11.3%

Health8.8%

Education8.5%

Architecture & building7.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.3%

Agriculture & environment2.9%

Creative arts1.9%

Natural & physical sciences1.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$685▲ +32.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,476▲ +31.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,785▲ +38.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.0%

Household income distribution

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and Under $650 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99930.1%

$650–$1,49929.9%

Under $65016.6%

$3,000–$3,9998.6%

$4,000 or more6.3%

Personal income distribution

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65044.0%

$650–$1,49932.4%

$1,500–$2,99913.3%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.3%People with a mental health condition11.2%People needing help with daily activities7.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None57.2%

One condition21.2%

Two conditions7.6%

Three or more4.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis11.4%

Mental health11.2%

Asthma10.3%

Other condition9.3%

Diabetes5.6%

Heart disease4.5%

Cancer3.4%

Lung condition2.9%

Stroke1.2%

Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.8%People providing unpaid care13.4%People caring for children unpaid27.0%People who served in the Defence Force3.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -3.6%since 2011 One-parent families16.0%People living alone21.3%▲ +9.6%since 2011

Family composition

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children55%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (21%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people35.5%

1 person21.3%

3 people15.5%

4 people15.1%

5 people7.3%

6 or more5.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$315▲ +21.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,742▼ -4.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting26.0%Homes owned outright29.5%Separate (detached) houses89.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms84.8%▲ +0.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Rented (26%).

Owned with a mortgage42%
Owned outright30%
Rented26%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house90%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%
Other dwelling1%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 3 bedrooms (34%) and 5 or more (12%).

4 bedrooms39.5%

3 bedrooms33.8%

5 or more11.5%

2 bedrooms10.0%

1 bedroom3.0%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is $200–$349 at 54%, followed by $350–$549 (31%) and Under $200 (11%).

$200–$34951.4%

$350–$54929.9%

Under $20010.7%

$550–$7493.3%

$750 or more0.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

$1,800–$2,99938.6%

$1,000–$1,79933.7%

Under $1,00014.2%

$3,000 or more6.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.5%▼ -20.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 36%, followed by 1 vehicle (29%) and 3 vehicles (18%).

2 vehicles36.4%

1 vehicle28.7%

3 vehicles18.1%

4 or more13.5%

No vehicle3.5%

How people get to work

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)67.1%

Worked at home11.4%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Walked1.8%

Bus0.2%

Bicycle0.2%

Train0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.5%Recent arrivals from overseas3.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.5%Labour-force participation58.0%Employed full-time59.9%

Industries people work in

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Construction at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Retail trade (9%).

Construction14.0%

Health care & social assistance11.4%

Retail trade8.5%

Manufacturing8.0%

Education & training8.0%

Transport & warehousing6.0%

Public administration & safety5.8%

Accommodation & food5.7%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.9%

Other services4.6%

Occupations people work in

In 4285, QLD, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Labourers (14%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Technicians & trades17.5%

Labourers13.2%

Clerical & administrative12.9%

Managers12.4%

Community & personal service11.9%

Professionals11.6%

Machinery operators & drivers10.0%

Sales workers8.2%

Areas within 4285, QLD

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Nearby areas

4275, QLD 4287, QLD 4280, QLD 4270, QLD 4272, QLD 4310, QLD 4124, QLD 4211, QLD

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