Postcode · Area profile

4861, QLD

119 km²

4861, QLD is characterised by household incomes well below most areas and a slightly less degree-qualified population.

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

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📍 4861, QLD, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,541▲ +44.2%since 2011 Median age47 yrs▲ +9.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population12.1%People aged 65 and over24.9%Children under 1517.1%People in a de facto relationship13.1%▲ +43.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)28.4%

Seniors (65+)24.9%

Young adults (25–44)20.8%

Children (0–14)17.1%

Youth (15–24)9.0%

Marital status

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (12%).

Married43%
Never married36%
Divorced12%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia77.2%

England2.9%

New Zealand1.9%

Philippines1.1%

Italy0.7%

Vietnam0.3%

India0.2%

South Africa0.2%

Ancestry

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (30%) and Irish (11%).

English36.0%

Australian35.4%

Irish12.7%

Italian11.4%

Scottish9.4%

German5.3%

Filipino1.8%

Chinese1.2%

Dutch1.1%

Greek0.8%

Language

People using another language at home6.0%

Language used at home

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Italian (2%) and Greek (0%).

English only84.6%

Italian1.4%

Greek0.4%

Cantonese0.3%

Tagalog0.3%

Vietnamese0.3%

Religion

People with no religion38.7%

Religious affiliation

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Christianity at 55%, followed by No religion (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity55%
No religion44%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Judaism0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1236.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.3%

Highest year of school

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Year 12 at 40%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1236.0%

Year 1030.8%

Year 9 or below13.9%

Year 118.2%

Highest qualification level

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 55%, followed by Bachelor degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV40.4%

Bachelor degree13.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.9%

Certificate I / II3.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.4%

Postgraduate degree1.7%

Field of qualification

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Engineering & related at 24%, followed by Management & commerce (13%) and Education (12%).

Engineering & related18.5%

Management & commerce10.3%

Education9.2%

Society & culture9.2%

Health8.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.5%

Architecture & building5.7%

Agriculture & environment3.0%

Natural & physical sciences1.8%

Creative arts1.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$584▲ +40.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,131▲ +56.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,529▲ +61.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.2%

Household income distribution

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (25%).

$650–$1,49933.4%

$1,500–$2,99924.5%

Under $65022.8%

$3,000–$3,9996.5%

$4,000 or more3.7%

Personal income distribution

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Under $650 at 54%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65048.0%

$650–$1,49928.2%

$1,500–$2,99910.4%

$3,000 or more2.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.3%People with a mental health condition7.9%People needing help with daily activities7.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is None at 66%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (8%).

None58.7%

One condition18.8%

Two conditions6.7%

Three or more4.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Other condition (15%) and Mental health (14%).

Arthritis11.9%

Other condition8.4%

Mental health7.9%

Diabetes7.3%

Asthma6.8%

Heart disease5.1%

Lung condition3.2%

Cancer3.2%

Stroke1.6%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.2%People providing unpaid care13.5%People caring for children unpaid23.3%People who served in the Defence Force4.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families15.1%People living alone31.2%▼ -8.5%since 2011

Family composition

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (32%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children51%
Couples without children32%
One-parent families15%
Other families2%

Household size

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is 2 people at 36%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people36.8%

1 person31.2%

3 people12.8%

4 people11.6%

5 people5.1%

6 or more3.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$230▲ +39.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,170▼ -10.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting28.1%Homes owned outright38.2%Separate (detached) houses93.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms69.8%▼ -0.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (29%).

Owned outright39%
Owned with a mortgage30%
Rented29%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Other dwelling (2%).

Separate house94%
Townhouse / semi-detached4%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (20%).

3 bedrooms47.0%

2 bedrooms22.1%

4 bedrooms19.1%

1 bedroom4.4%

5 or more3.7%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is $200–$349 at 58%, followed by Under $200 (35%) and $350–$549 (7%).

$200–$34958.8%

Under $20035.2%

$350–$5496.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by Under $1,000 (41%) and $1,800–$2,999 (9%).

$1,000–$1,79941.6%

Under $1,00038.7%

$1,800–$2,9998.1%

$3,000 or more6.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.8%▼ -55.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (37%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles38.5%

1 vehicle37.1%

3 vehicles12.8%

No vehicle5.8%

4 or more5.1%

How people get to work

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)55.7%

Worked at home10.3%

Walked6.0%

Car (passenger)4.1%

Bus1.5%

Bicycle1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.7%Recent arrivals from overseas6.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate8.9%Labour-force participation50.2%Employed full-time61.0%

Industries people work in

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Education & training (12%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (12%).

Health care & social assistance15.9%

Education & training11.8%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing11.3%

Construction9.1%

Manufacturing7.5%

Public administration & safety7.4%

Retail trade6.2%

Accommodation & food6.0%

Transport & warehousing4.1%

Professional & technical3.6%

Occupations people work in

In 4861, QLD, the largest group is Professionals at 16%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Labourers (14%).

Professionals15.6%

Technicians & trades14.9%

Labourers13.7%

Community & personal service13.2%

Managers12.8%

Clerical & administrative10.8%

Machinery operators & drivers8.7%

Sales workers7.7%

Nearby areas

4860, QLD 4859, QLD 4884, QLD 4858, QLD 4885, QLD 4865, QLD 4869, QLD 4886, QLD

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