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4742, QLD

8,810 km²

4742, QLD is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders and a high share of renters.

It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and slightly above-average household incomes.

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📍 4742, QLD, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,192▼ -20.2%since 2011 Median age37 yrs▲ +2.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.3%People aged 65 and over9.2%Children under 1516.8%People in a de facto relationship19.3%▲ +44.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 35%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (29%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)34.7%

Older adults (45–64)29.3%

Children (0–14)16.8%

Youth (15–24)9.7%

Seniors (65+)9.2%

Marital status

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is Never married at 42%, followed by Married (38%) and Divorced (13%).

Never married42%
Married38%
Divorced13%
Separated4%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by New Zealand (5%) and England (2%).

Australia57.0%

New Zealand3.3%

England1.1%

Philippines1.0%

South Africa0.4%

Ancestry

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (34%) and Irish (11%).

English29.4%

Australian27.9%

Irish8.9%

Scottish8.9%

German3.3%

Filipino1.2%

Dutch1.0%

Italian0.9%

Chinese0.4%

Language

People using another language at home2.1%

Language used at home

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Vietnamese (1%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only62.8%

Vietnamese0.3%

Tagalog0.3%

Religion

People with no religion26.6%

Religious affiliation

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (42%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity58%
No religion42%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1227.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.1%

Highest year of school

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 9 or below (12%).

Year 1227.8%

Year 1022.5%

Year 9 or below7.8%

Year 116.0%

Highest qualification level

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 62%, followed by Bachelor degree (16%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Certificate III / IV26.6%

Bachelor degree6.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma5.1%

Postgraduate degree1.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.6%

Certificate I / II1.0%

Field of qualification

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is Engineering & related at 32%, followed by Management & commerce (20%) and Education (10%).

Engineering & related14.1%

Management & commerce8.9%

Education4.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.7%

Agriculture & environment3.4%

Society & culture2.8%

Architecture & building2.5%

Health2.5%

Natural & physical sciences1.0%

Information technology0.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,140▲ +29.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,955▲ +43.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,326▲ +50.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week13.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.0%

Household income distribution

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $4,000 or more (15%).

$1,500–$2,99928.6%

$650–$1,49918.0%

$4,000 or more12.4%

$3,000–$3,99911.7%

Under $65010.2%

Personal income distribution

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (29%).

$650–$1,49921.1%

$1,500–$2,99919.6%

Under $65018.5%

$3,000 or more4.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition14.6%People with a mental health condition3.7%People needing help with daily activities2.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is None at 77%, followed by One condition (17%) and Two conditions (4%).

None49.6%

One condition10.7%

Two conditions2.5%

Three or more1.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Diabetes (16%).

Asthma4.3%

Mental health3.7%

Diabetes3.4%

Other condition3.2%

Arthritis2.8%

Heart disease1.8%

Cancer1.3%

Lung condition0.9%

Stroke0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.8%People providing unpaid care5.6%People caring for children unpaid17.3%People who served in the Defence Force2.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework13.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families11.0%People living alone29.3%▲ +14.2%since 2011

Family composition

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children58%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (18%).

2 people32.9%

1 person29.3%

3 people18.4%

4 people11.0%

5 people6.4%

6 or more4.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$277▲ +233.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▼ -14.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -33.3%since 2011 Households renting39.2%Homes owned outright26.1%Separate (detached) houses89.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms79.9%▲ +11.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Owned outright (26%) and Owned with a mortgage (26%).

Rented40%
Owned outright26%
Owned with a mortgage26%
Other tenure9%

Types of homes

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (7%) and Other dwelling (2%).

Separate house91%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms37.1%

4 bedrooms31.4%

2 bedrooms12.7%

5 or more11.3%

1 bedroom3.9%

Studio / none1.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is $200–$349 at 70%, followed by Under $200 (23%) and $350–$549 (8%).

$200–$34958.6%

Under $20018.9%

$350–$5496.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by Under $1,000 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (15%).

$1,000–$1,79934.7%

Under $1,00031.9%

$1,800–$2,99912.5%

$3,000 or more4.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.2%▼ -21.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (27%) and 4 or more (16%).

2 vehicles38.2%

1 vehicle27.9%

4 or more15.9%

3 vehicles15.5%

No vehicle4.2%

How people get to work

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is Car (driver) at 58%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Walked (11%).

Car (driver)49.2%

Worked at home15.5%

Walked8.8%

Car (passenger)6.0%

Bus3.6%

Bicycle1.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.1%Recent arrivals from overseas11.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.1%Labour-force participation52.0%Employed full-time76.1%

Industries people work in

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is Mining at 25%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (21%) and Transport & warehousing (8%).

Mining24.9%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing21.1%

Transport & warehousing8.0%

Retail trade6.2%

Public administration & safety5.8%

Construction5.6%

Accommodation & food4.6%

Administrative & support4.4%

Education & training4.2%

Manufacturing3.8%

Occupations people work in

In 4742, QLD, the largest group is Machinery operators & drivers at 25%, followed by Labourers (20%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Machinery operators & drivers24.3%

Labourers19.5%

Technicians & trades15.9%

Managers14.7%

Clerical & administrative8.8%

Professionals6.6%

Community & personal service4.2%

Sales workers3.4%

Areas within 4742, QLD

Broadsound - Nebo

Nearby areas

4757, QLD 4754, QLD 4756, QLD 4743, QLD 4737, QLD 4753, QLD 4741, QLD 4744, QLD

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