Postcode · Area profile

4850, QLD

7,384 km²

4850, QLD is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders and an older age profile than most.

It also has modest household incomes and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 4850, QLD, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population10,923▼ -5.2%since 2011 Median age51 yrs▲ +10.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.9%People aged 65 and over29.1%Children under 1515.1%People in a de facto relationship10.2%▲ +14.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (29%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Seniors (65+)29.1%

Older adults (45–64)29.1%

Young adults (25–44)17.5%

Children (0–14)15.1%

Youth (15–24)9.3%

Marital status

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (9%).

Married51%
Never married29%
Divorced9%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by Italy (3%) and England (2%).

Australia82.4%

Italy2.3%

England1.4%

New Zealand1.1%

Philippines0.7%

South Africa0.1%

India0.1%

China0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is English at 28%, followed by Australian (28%) and Italian (23%).

English34.5%

Australian34.0%

Italian27.6%

Irish10.2%

Scottish8.0%

German3.7%

Filipino1.0%

Dutch1.0%

Chinese0.7%

Greek0.3%

Language

People using another language at home5.3%

Language used at home

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Italian (3%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only87.0%

Italian3.0%

Tagalog0.2%

Mandarin0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Greek0.0%

Hindi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion21.5%

Religious affiliation

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Christianity at 76%, followed by No religion (24%) and Buddhism (0%).

Christianity76%
No religion24%
Buddhism0%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.4%

Highest year of school

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (17%).

Year 1238.3%

Year 1029.1%

Year 9 or below15.0%

Year 117.6%

Highest qualification level

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 61%, followed by Bachelor degree (17%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV45.1%

Bachelor degree12.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.4%

Certificate I / II2.5%

Postgraduate degree2.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.6%

Field of qualification

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Engineering & related at 32%, followed by Management & commerce (14%) and Education (11%).

Engineering & related24.1%

Management & commerce10.8%

Education8.4%

Health8.3%

Society & culture8.2%

Architecture & building5.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.0%

Agriculture & environment2.6%

Natural & physical sciences1.3%

Creative arts1.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$643▲ +34.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,161▲ +26.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,557▲ +31.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.0%

Household income distribution

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (26%).

$650–$1,49931.7%

$1,500–$2,99925.0%

Under $65023.2%

$3,000–$3,9996.0%

$4,000 or more4.0%

Personal income distribution

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65045.0%

$650–$1,49930.2%

$1,500–$2,99912.4%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.5%People with a mental health condition8.7%People needing help with daily activities8.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (9%).

None56.1%

One condition21.0%

Two conditions7.6%

Three or more5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (14%) and Other condition (13%).

Arthritis12.7%

Mental health8.7%

Other condition7.7%

Asthma7.4%

Heart disease6.8%

Diabetes6.8%

Cancer4.2%

Lung condition3.0%

Dementia1.4%

Stroke1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.0%People providing unpaid care13.9%People caring for children unpaid20.5%People who served in the Defence Force4.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -8.3%since 2011 One-parent families13.6%People living alone31.3%▲ +15.9%since 2011

Family composition

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by Couples without children (41%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children45%
Couples without children41%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is 2 people at 42%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (11%).

2 people42.2%

1 person31.3%

3 people11.0%

4 people8.9%

5 people4.5%

6 or more1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +33.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,170▼ -2.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting23.6%Homes owned outright48.6%Separate (detached) houses90.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms74.0%▼ -1.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Rented (24%) and Owned with a mortgage (22%).

Owned outright50%
Rented24%
Owned with a mortgage22%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house91%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Flat or apartment3%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 52%, followed by 4 bedrooms (21%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms50.2%

4 bedrooms20.1%

2 bedrooms18.2%

1 bedroom4.2%

5 or more3.7%

Studio / none0.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is $200–$349 at 53%, followed by Under $200 (43%) and $350–$549 (3%).

$200–$34950.6%

Under $20041.3%

$350–$5493.2%

$550–$7490.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by Under $1,000 (39%) and $1,800–$2,999 (15%).

$1,000–$1,79938.6%

Under $1,00035.8%

$1,800–$2,99914.0%

$3,000 or more4.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.4%▼ -16.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (34%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles38.3%

1 vehicle33.7%

3 vehicles15.2%

4 or more7.4%

No vehicle5.4%

How people get to work

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)67.8%

Worked at home7.4%

Walked5.2%

Car (passenger)4.4%

Bicycle0.6%

Bus0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.7%Recent arrivals from overseas5.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation52.6%Employed full-time61.9%

Industries people work in

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 17%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Manufacturing (13%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing16.1%

Health care & social assistance12.9%

Manufacturing12.3%

Retail trade8.7%

Education & training8.4%

Construction6.2%

Accommodation & food6.1%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Other services4.0%

Mining3.0%

Occupations people work in

In 4850, QLD, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 17%, followed by Managers (16%) and Labourers (14%).

Technicians & trades16.2%

Managers15.1%

Labourers13.2%

Professionals12.0%

Machinery operators & drivers11.7%

Community & personal service11.4%

Clerical & administrative10.3%

Sales workers7.7%

Areas within 4850, QLD

Ingham Ingham Surrounds

Nearby areas

4849, QLD 4854, QLD 4872, QLD 4852, QLD 4855, QLD 4818, QLD 4856, QLD 4817, QLD

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