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4883, QLD

293 km²

4883, QLD is characterised by a largely renting community and low household incomes.

It's also marked by a somewhat older age profile and a moderately large population.

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📍 4883, QLD, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population8,949▲ +10.8%since 2011 Median age46 yrs▲ +12.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.5%People aged 65 and over26.7%Children under 1517.3%People in a de facto relationship11.4%▲ +9.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Seniors (65+)26.7%

Older adults (45–64)24.7%

Young adults (25–44)20.8%

Children (0–14)17.3%

Youth (15–24)10.6%

Marital status

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Married at 42%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (11%).

Married42%
Never married35%
Divorced11%
Widowed8%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia77.1%

England2.9%

New Zealand1.9%

Italy0.8%

Philippines0.7%

India0.5%

South Africa0.4%

China0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Vietnam0.0%

Ancestry

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (11%).

English37.6%

Australian36.7%

Irish12.3%

Scottish10.5%

Italian7.5%

German5.7%

Dutch1.4%

Chinese1.0%

Filipino0.8%

Indian0.6%

Language

People using another language at home5.9%

Language used at home

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Punjabi (0%).

English only84.9%

Italian1.0%

Punjabi0.2%

Arabic0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Greek0.1%

Mandarin0.1%

Vietnamese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion38.7%

Religious affiliation

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (44%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity54%
No religion44%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1244.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.7%

Highest year of school

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1244.0%

Year 1026.4%

Year 9 or below11.9%

Year 116.8%

Highest qualification level

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 46%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV34.6%

Bachelor degree17.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.6%

Postgraduate degree3.6%

Certificate I / II2.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.8%

Field of qualification

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Engineering & related at 19%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Health (15%).

Engineering & related14.4%

Management & commerce12.0%

Health11.5%

Education9.8%

Society & culture9.5%

Architecture & building6.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.7%

Agriculture & environment3.6%

Natural & physical sciences2.1%

Creative arts1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$646▲ +37.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,153▲ +37.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,509▲ +42.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.0%

Household income distribution

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (26%).

$650–$1,49931.5%

$1,500–$2,99924.8%

Under $65023.5%

$3,000–$3,9995.7%

$4,000 or more4.3%

Personal income distribution

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65044.1%

$650–$1,49931.1%

$1,500–$2,99910.8%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.9%People with a mental health condition9.0%People needing help with daily activities7.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (8%).

None57.3%

One condition20.7%

Two conditions6.7%

Three or more3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis9.9%

Mental health9.0%

Other condition8.3%

Asthma7.0%

Heart disease5.5%

Diabetes5.4%

Cancer3.7%

Lung condition2.5%

Stroke1.4%

Dementia0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.0%People providing unpaid care13.1%People caring for children unpaid21.6%People who served in the Defence Force4.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families19.7%People living alone32.5%▲ +8.7%since 2011

Family composition

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (20%).

Couples with children45%
Couples without children34%
One-parent families20%
Other families1%

Household size

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (32%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people36.7%

1 person32.5%

3 people13.1%

4 people10.1%

5 people4.8%

6 or more3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$280▲ +33.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,368▼ -9.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting34.6%Homes owned outright38.3%Separate (detached) houses83.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms73.4%▲ +1.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Owned outright at 39%, followed by Rented (35%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

Owned outright39%
Rented35%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Separate house at 84%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Flat or apartment (6%).

Separate house84%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%
Flat or apartment6%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).

3 bedrooms46.3%

4 bedrooms22.5%

2 bedrooms19.4%

5 or more4.6%

1 bedroom4.2%

Studio / none0.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is $200–$349 at 61%, followed by $350–$549 (20%) and Under $200 (18%).

$200–$34959.1%

$350–$54919.4%

Under $20017.1%

$550–$7490.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by Under $1,000 (26%) and $1,800–$2,999 (21%).

$1,000–$1,79944.3%

Under $1,00025.1%

$1,800–$2,99920.0%

$3,000 or more6.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.8%▼ -20.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 41%, followed by 2 vehicles (34%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

1 vehicle40.6%

2 vehicles34.4%

3 vehicles11.5%

No vehicle6.8%

4 or more6.7%

How people get to work

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Car (passenger) (8%).

Car (driver)63.6%

Worked at home9.0%

Car (passenger)6.5%

Walked4.8%

Bus0.8%

Bicycle0.5%

Train0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.0%Recent arrivals from overseas12.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation51.9%Employed full-time55.9%

Industries people work in

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (12%) and Retail trade (12%).

Health care & social assistance15.1%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing11.5%

Retail trade11.1%

Education & training9.0%

Construction8.0%

Accommodation & food7.2%

Public administration & safety6.8%

Other services4.3%

Manufacturing3.8%

Professional & technical3.4%

Occupations people work in

In 4883, QLD, the largest group is Professionals at 16%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals15.9%

Labourers14.5%

Technicians & trades13.6%

Community & personal service13.6%

Managers13.2%

Clerical & administrative11.3%

Sales workers9.0%

Machinery operators & drivers6.4%

Nearby areas

4882, QLD 4885, QLD 4884, QLD 4886, QLD 4888, QLD 4860, QLD 4880, QLD 4870, QLD

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