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4879, QLD

25 km²

4879, QLD has a larger-than-average population, somewhat more renters than the norm and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 4879, QLD, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population21,919▲ +27.9%since 2011 Median age44 yrs▲ +15.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.5%People aged 65 and over18.1%Children under 1517.7%People in a de facto relationship16.5%▲ +8.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)30.6%

Young adults (25–44)24.2%

Seniors (65+)18.1%

Children (0–14)17.7%

Youth (15–24)9.4%

Marital status

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (11%).

Married47%
Never married34%
Divorced11%
Separated4%
Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by England (10%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia66.0%

England8.2%

New Zealand3.6%

South Africa1.0%

Philippines0.6%

India0.6%

Italy0.5%

China0.4%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (27%) and Irish (10%).

English42.3%

Australian30.4%

Irish11.3%

Scottish11.0%

German6.0%

Italian4.1%

Dutch2.1%

Chinese1.7%

Filipino1.1%

Indian0.8%

Language

People using another language at home10.5%

Language used at home

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Italian (1%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only83.1%

Italian0.6%

Mandarin0.6%

Punjabi0.2%

Cantonese0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Vietnamese0.2%

Greek0.2%

Hindi0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Religion

People with no religion48.9%

Religious affiliation

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (43%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion53%
Christianity43%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1258.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher22.4%

Highest year of school

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is Year 12 at 63%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 11 (10%).

Year 1258.2%

Year 1019.4%

Year 119.3%

Year 9 or below5.8%

Highest qualification level

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 37%, followed by Bachelor degree (27%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV30.6%

Bachelor degree22.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.2%

Postgraduate degree7.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.4%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Field of qualification

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is Management & commerce at 20%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Health (15%).

Management & commerce17.1%

Engineering & related14.4%

Health12.7%

Society & culture12.0%

Education8.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.9%

Architecture & building6.1%

Natural & physical sciences2.8%

Creative arts2.8%

Agriculture & environment1.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$849▲ +28.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,701▲ +34.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,044▲ +39.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week11.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week18.9%

Household income distribution

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99932.2%

$650–$1,49927.7%

Under $65013.5%

$3,000–$3,99910.1%

$4,000 or more8.8%

Personal income distribution

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

Under $65036.2%

$650–$1,49934.2%

$1,500–$2,99918.5%

$3,000 or more3.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.1%People with a mental health condition8.3%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None64.7%

One condition18.3%

Two conditions5.3%

Three or more2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is Mental health at 18%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Arthritis (18%).

Mental health8.3%

Other condition8.2%

Arthritis8.1%

Asthma6.3%

Heart disease3.7%

Cancer3.4%

Diabetes3.4%

Lung condition1.8%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.7%People providing unpaid care10.0%People caring for children unpaid25.5%People who served in the Defence Force4.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families14.1%People living alone22.5%▲ +7.9%since 2011

Family composition

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children35%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is 2 people at 41%, followed by 1 person (23%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people41.3%

1 person22.5%

3 people15.8%

4 people14.0%

5 people4.3%

6 or more2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +33.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▼ -11.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting29.8%Homes owned outright30.5%Separate (detached) houses78.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms79.2%▲ +3.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 38%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (30%).

Owned with a mortgage38%
Owned outright31%
Rented30%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is Separate house at 79%, followed by Flat or apartment (13%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (7%).

Separate house79%
Flat or apartment13%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 3 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

4 bedrooms38.2%

3 bedrooms34.8%

2 bedrooms16.7%

5 or more6.3%

1 bedroom2.7%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is $350–$549 at 59%, followed by $200–$349 (23%) and $550–$749 (12%).

$350–$54956.8%

$200–$34922.6%

$550–$74911.3%

Under $2004.3%

$750 or more1.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

$1,000–$1,79936.1%

$1,800–$2,99931.7%

Under $1,00016.0%

$3,000 or more10.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.9%▼ -40.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (38%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles41.7%

1 vehicle37.9%

3 vehicles12.0%

4 or more5.4%

No vehicle2.9%

How people get to work

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (19%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)56.9%

Worked at home14.8%

Car (passenger)4.1%

Walked1.9%

Bus1.0%

Bicycle0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years51.2%Recent arrivals from overseas9.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.8%Labour-force participation63.7%Employed full-time57.8%

Industries people work in

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Accommodation & food (11%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance17.4%

Accommodation & food10.8%

Construction9.5%

Retail trade9.5%

Education & training8.8%

Public administration & safety7.0%

Transport & warehousing5.6%

Professional & technical5.4%

Other services4.3%

Administrative & support3.6%

Occupations people work in

In 4879, QLD, the largest group is Professionals at 22%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Professionals21.5%

Technicians & trades14.5%

Community & personal service14.5%

Managers13.5%

Clerical & administrative11.9%

Sales workers9.7%

Labourers8.3%

Machinery operators & drivers4.4%

Areas within 4879, QLD

Clifton Beach - Kewarra Beach Trinity Beach - Smithfield

Nearby areas

4878, QLD 4881, QLD 4868, QLD 4870, QLD 4869, QLD 4877, QLD 4865, QLD 4880, QLD

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