Postcode · Area profile

4870, QLD

331 km²

4870, QLD is characterised by a larger-than-average population and a high share of renters.

It's also marked by a somewhat younger age profile and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 4870, QLD, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population73,803▲ +11.3%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +8.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population9.9%People aged 65 and over15.3%Children under 1517.7%People in a de facto relationship14.2%▲ +4.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)28.3%

Older adults (45–64)26.9%

Children (0–14)17.7%

Seniors (65+)15.3%

Youth (15–24)11.9%

Marital status

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Never married at 44%, followed by Married (36%) and Divorced (11%).

Never married44%
Married36%
Divorced11%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia65.0%

England3.5%

New Zealand2.8%

India1.5%

Philippines1.4%

China0.8%

Nepal0.6%

South Africa0.5%

Italy0.4%

Vietnam0.3%

Ancestry

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (11%).

English32.3%

Australian27.0%

Irish10.5%

Scottish8.9%

German5.0%

Italian4.5%

Chinese2.5%

Filipino2.1%

Indian1.7%

Dutch1.5%

Language

People using another language at home17.3%

Language used at home

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Punjabi (1%).

English only72.1%

Mandarin1.0%

Punjabi0.7%

Italian0.6%

Tagalog0.6%

Cantonese0.5%

Vietnamese0.3%

Hindi0.2%

Arabic0.1%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion40.9%

Religious affiliation

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Christianity at 47%, followed by No religion (46%) and Buddhism (2%).

Christianity47%
No religion46%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism2%
Other religions1%
Islam1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1256.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher22.1%

Highest year of school

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Year 12 at 64%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1256.4%

Year 1017.4%

Year 9 or below7.4%

Year 116.9%

Highest qualification level

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 35%, followed by Bachelor degree (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV27.0%

Bachelor degree23.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.7%

Postgraduate degree6.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.6%

Certificate I / II2.3%

Field of qualification

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Management & commerce at 19%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Health (16%).

Management & commerce15.3%

Engineering & related12.9%

Health12.5%

Society & culture12.0%

Education7.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.4%

Architecture & building4.7%

Creative arts2.7%

Natural & physical sciences2.4%

Agriculture & environment1.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$814▲ +29.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,510▲ +36.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,976▲ +39.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week17.2%

Household income distribution

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and Under $650 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99928.9%

$650–$1,49928.4%

Under $65017.3%

$3,000–$3,9998.8%

$4,000 or more8.4%

Personal income distribution

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Under $650 at 41%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Under $65036.0%

$650–$1,49931.9%

$1,500–$2,99916.7%

$3,000 or more3.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.0%People with a mental health condition7.7%People needing help with daily activities5.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is None at 73%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (6%).

None63.6%

One condition16.6%

Two conditions5.0%

Three or more2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Mental health at 18%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Arthritis (16%).

Mental health7.7%

Other condition7.7%

Arthritis6.9%

Asthma5.9%

Diabetes3.9%

Heart disease3.5%

Cancer2.7%

Lung condition1.7%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.8%People providing unpaid care9.7%People caring for children unpaid23.6%People who served in the Defence Force4.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families19.5%People living alone32.1%▲ +3.6%since 2011

Family composition

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (20%).

Couples with children52%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families20%
Other families1%

Household size

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (32%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people32.6%

1 person32.1%

3 people15.2%

4 people12.6%

5 people4.6%

6 or more2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$310▲ +29.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,600▼ -7.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting40.6%Homes owned outright24.6%Separate (detached) houses59.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms60.2%▲ +2.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (25%).

Rented41%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Owned outright25%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Separate house at 60%, followed by Flat or apartment (26%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (13%).

Separate house60%
Flat or apartment26%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 32%, followed by 2 bedrooms (28%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).

3 bedrooms31.1%

2 bedrooms27.8%

4 bedrooms22.7%

1 bedroom8.9%

5 or more6.4%

Studio / none1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is $200–$349 at 45%, followed by $350–$549 (35%) and Under $200 (15%).

$200–$34943.0%

$350–$54933.6%

Under $20014.3%

$550–$7494.8%

$750 or more0.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and Under $1,000 (21%).

$1,000–$1,79937.6%

$1,800–$2,99927.8%

Under $1,00020.0%

$3,000 or more8.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.5%▼ -24.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 41%, followed by 2 vehicles (34%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle41.3%

2 vehicles34.0%

3 vehicles10.2%

No vehicle9.5%

4 or more4.9%

How people get to work

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Car (driver) at 70%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)55.2%

Worked at home11.8%

Car (passenger)5.3%

Walked3.6%

Bicycle1.9%

Bus1.0%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years44.0%Recent arrivals from overseas15.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.0%Labour-force participation61.5%Employed full-time57.7%

Industries people work in

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 21%, followed by Accommodation & food (12%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance19.8%

Accommodation & food11.4%

Retail trade9.2%

Education & training8.6%

Public administration & safety7.3%

Construction7.2%

Transport & warehousing5.9%

Professional & technical5.0%

Other services4.2%

Administrative & support3.9%

Occupations people work in

In 4870, QLD, the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Community & personal service (16%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals23.6%

Community & personal service15.3%

Technicians & trades13.6%

Clerical & administrative11.3%

Managers11.0%

Labourers9.7%

Sales workers9.0%

Machinery operators & drivers4.9%

Areas within 4870, QLD

Brinsmead Cairns City Freshwater - Stratford Kanimbla - Mooroobool Lamb Range Manoora Manunda Redlynch Westcourt - Bungalow Whitfield - Edge Hill

Nearby areas

4868, QLD 4869, QLD 4865, QLD 4878, QLD 4879, QLD 4881, QLD 4884, QLD 4880, QLD

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