Postcode · Area profile

4871, QLD

86,859 km²

4871, QLD has fewer university graduates than most areas and household incomes a little below the norm.

Beyond that, it has somewhat more residents than usual and somewhat more renters than the norm.

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📍 4871, QLD, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population10,798▼ -33.0%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +20.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population28.0%People aged 65 and over18.9%Children under 1518.7%People in a de facto relationship15.2%▼ -22.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)28.3%

Young adults (25–44)22.2%

Seniors (65+)18.9%

Children (0–14)18.7%

Youth (15–24)11.8%

Marital status

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Never married at 43%, followed by Married (41%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married43%
Married41%
Divorced8%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia79.1%

England1.8%

New Zealand1.8%

Italy0.4%

India0.4%

Philippines0.3%

South Africa0.3%

Vietnam0.1%

China0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (31%) and Irish (10%).

English27.1%

Australian25.9%

Irish8.4%

Scottish6.9%

Italian6.5%

German4.2%

Dutch0.9%

Chinese0.9%

Filipino0.5%

Greek0.5%

Language

People using another language at home22.9%

Language used at home

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Punjabi (1%) and Italian (1%).

English only65.9%

Punjabi0.6%

Italian0.6%

Mandarin0.2%

Greek0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Hindi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion29.7%

Religious affiliation

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Christianity at 64%, followed by No religion (34%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity64%
No religion34%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%
Islam0%
Judaism0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1235.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.2%

Highest year of school

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1235.2%

Year 1029.0%

Year 9 or below12.9%

Year 119.6%

Highest qualification level

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 56%, followed by Bachelor degree (17%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV38.8%

Bachelor degree11.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.1%

Certificate I / II3.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%

Postgraduate degree1.8%

Field of qualification

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Engineering & related at 24%, followed by Management & commerce (14%) and Society & culture (13%).

Engineering & related16.9%

Management & commerce10.1%

Society & culture9.1%

Education7.5%

Health7.5%

Architecture & building6.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.3%

Agriculture & environment4.3%

Natural & physical sciences1.7%

Creative arts1.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$554▲ +54.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,250▲ +32.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,374▲ +49.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.0%

Household income distribution

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49931.5%

$1,500–$2,99925.3%

Under $65021.3%

$3,000–$3,9995.7%

$4,000 or more4.3%

Personal income distribution

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Under $650 at 56%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (10%).

Under $65048.4%

$650–$1,49926.7%

$1,500–$2,9999.0%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.1%People with a mental health condition5.3%People needing help with daily activities4.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (6%).

None61.7%

One condition16.4%

Two conditions5.1%

Three or more2.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Other condition (14%) and Diabetes (14%).

Arthritis7.7%

Other condition5.8%

Diabetes5.5%

Mental health5.3%

Asthma5.1%

Heart disease4.7%

Cancer2.9%

Lung condition1.9%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.9%People providing unpaid care12.9%People caring for children unpaid25.7%People who served in the Defence Force3.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -10.0%since 2011 One-parent families20.9%People living alone26.6%▲ +15.9%since 2011

Family composition

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (21%).

Couples with children49%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families21%
Other families1%

Household size

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people35.1%

1 person26.6%

3 people13.5%

4 people11.2%

6 or more8.0%

5 people5.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$170▲ +70.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -23.1%since 2011 Households renting27.5%Homes owned outright40.9%Separate (detached) houses88.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms67.7%▼ -1.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (23%).

Owned outright43%
Rented29%
Owned with a mortgage23%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Other dwelling (6%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house90%
Other dwelling6%
Flat or apartment2%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%

Bedrooms per home

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).

3 bedrooms39.8%

4 bedrooms21.3%

2 bedrooms16.8%

1 bedroom8.3%

5 or more6.5%

Studio / none2.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Under $200 at 58%, followed by $200–$349 (35%) and $350–$549 (7%).

Under $20054.6%

$200–$34932.6%

$350–$5496.3%

$550–$7490.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by Under $1,000 (32%) and $1,800–$2,999 (18%).

$1,000–$1,79937.9%

Under $1,00028.6%

$1,800–$2,99916.4%

$3,000 or more7.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.6%▼ -63.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 36%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles36.4%

1 vehicle32.3%

3 vehicles14.7%

4 or more9.9%

No vehicle6.6%

How people get to work

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Car (driver) at 65%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Walked (10%).

Car (driver)55.0%

Worked at home13.2%

Walked8.5%

Car (passenger)5.4%

Bus2.2%

Bicycle0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years23.6%Recent arrivals from overseas15.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate9.1%Labour-force participation51.4%Employed full-time61.1%

Industries people work in

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 22%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Public administration & safety (9%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing20.6%

Health care & social assistance11.4%

Public administration & safety8.4%

Education & training8.0%

Construction7.2%

Retail trade6.5%

Accommodation & food6.5%

Manufacturing5.4%

Transport & warehousing3.2%

Mining2.8%

Occupations people work in

In 4871, QLD, the largest group is Managers at 20%, followed by Labourers (17%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Managers19.7%

Labourers16.8%

Technicians & trades13.4%

Professionals11.5%

Community & personal service11.1%

Clerical & administrative9.5%

Machinery operators & drivers9.3%

Sales workers5.6%

Areas within 4871, QLD

Croydon - Etheridge Johnstone Yarrabah

Nearby areas

4890, QLD 4891, QLD 4822, QLD 4824, QLD 4872, QLD 4823, QLD 4887, QLD 4892, QLD

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