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4891, QLD

134 km²

4891, QLD has low household incomes and an older age profile than most.

It also has fewer university graduates than most areas and a small population.

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📍 4891, QLD, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population487▼ -16.9%since 2011 Median age55 yrs▲ +17.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population13.1%People aged 65 and over25.5%Children under 158.4%People in a de facto relationship18.5%▲ +10.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 42%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)41.5%

Seniors (65+)25.5%

Young adults (25–44)17.2%

Children (0–14)8.4%

Youth (15–24)5.7%

Marital status

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Married at 41%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (17%).

Married41%
Never married35%
Divorced17%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia72.1%

England1.8%

New Zealand1.2%

China0.8%

Ancestry

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Australian at 35%, followed by English (33%) and Irish (10%).

Australian37.2%

English34.7%

Irish10.3%

Scottish9.9%

German6.6%

Italian1.8%

Chinese1.6%

Dutch1.4%

Greek1.0%

Indian0.8%

Language

People using another language at home6.8%

Language used at home

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Mandarin (2%).

English only82.3%

Mandarin1.6%

Religion

People with no religion41.7%

Religious affiliation

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Christianity at 49%, followed by No religion (48%) and Islam (1%).

Christianity49%
No religion48%
Islam1%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1224.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.5%

Highest year of school

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Year 10 at 43%, followed by Year 12 (27%) and Year 9 or below (22%).

Year 1037.5%

Year 1224.0%

Year 9 or below19.1%

Year 117.2%

Highest qualification level

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 58%, followed by Bachelor degree (17%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV41.1%

Bachelor degree11.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.2%

Certificate I / II3.0%

Postgraduate degree2.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.7%

Field of qualification

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Engineering & related at 40%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Food, hospitality & personal services (10%).

Engineering & related28.8%

Management & commerce11.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.6%

Education5.5%

Architecture & building5.1%

Health4.7%

Society & culture4.2%

Natural & physical sciences2.1%

Creative arts1.7%

Agriculture & environment1.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$640▲ +17.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$974▲ +10.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,449▲ +10.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week4.2%

Household income distribution

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Under $650 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (27%).

Under $65028.8%

$650–$1,49925.0%

$1,500–$2,99921.2%

$3,000–$3,9992.1%

$4,000 or more2.1%

Personal income distribution

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65043.2%

$650–$1,49928.4%

$1,500–$2,99911.6%

$3,000 or more2.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.8%People with a mental health condition6.4%People needing help with daily activities4.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is None at 64%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (9%).

None55.0%

One condition17.9%

Two conditions7.8%

Three or more5.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Arthritis at 27%, followed by Asthma (16%) and Diabetes (13%).

Arthritis14.8%

Asthma8.6%

Diabetes7.4%

Mental health6.4%

Other condition6.4%

Heart disease5.1%

Lung condition2.9%

Cancer2.7%

Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.1%People providing unpaid care5.8%People caring for children unpaid9.2%People who served in the Defence Force5.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework15.7%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8▼ -14.3%since 2011 One-parent families15.7%People living alone45.8%▲ +28.7%since 2011

Family composition

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Couples without children at 57%, followed by Couples with children (26%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples without children57%
Couples with children26%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Household size

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is 1 person at 45%, followed by 2 people (39%) and 3 people (10%).

1 person45.8%

2 people39.8%

3 people9.7%

4 people3.0%

5 people3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$220▲ +74.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,168▲ +12.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -30.8%since 2011 Households renting29.7%Homes owned outright47.0%Separate (detached) houses63.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms33.5%▼ -10.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Rented (32%) and Owned with a mortgage (13%).

Owned outright50%
Rented32%
Owned with a mortgage13%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Separate house at 64%, followed by Other dwelling (24%) and Flat or apartment (10%).

Separate house64%
Other dwelling24%
Flat or apartment10%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%

Bedrooms per home

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 31%, followed by 3 bedrooms (26%) and 1 bedroom (25%).

2 bedrooms28.4%

3 bedrooms23.7%

1 bedroom22.9%

Studio / none8.1%

4 bedrooms7.2%

5 or more2.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is $200–$349 at 59%, followed by Under $200 (31%) and $350–$549 (10%).

$200–$34957.1%

Under $20030.0%

$350–$54910.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by Under $1,000 (30%) and $1,800–$2,999 (13%).

$1,000–$1,79935.7%

Under $1,00025.0%

$1,800–$2,99910.7%

$3,000 or more10.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.2%▼ -10.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 50%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and No vehicle (7%).

1 vehicle50.7%

2 vehicles32.3%

No vehicle7.2%

3 vehicles6.7%

4 or more4.9%

How people get to work

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Car (driver) at 56%, followed by Walked (26%) and Worked at home (8%).

Car (driver)43.1%

Walked20.4%

Worked at home6.2%

Bicycle4.0%

Car (passenger)3.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.5%Recent arrivals from overseas13.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.1%Labour-force participation52.8%Employed full-time57.8%

Industries people work in

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 21%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (16%) and Retail trade (12%).

Accommodation & food18.2%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing13.8%

Retail trade10.7%

Transport & warehousing9.3%

Mining6.7%

Construction6.7%

Public administration & safety6.2%

Manufacturing4.4%

Education & training4.0%

Health care & social assistance4.0%

Occupations people work in

In 4891, QLD, the largest group is Labourers at 25%, followed by Clerical & administrative (13%) and Managers (12%).

Labourers24.4%

Clerical & administrative12.9%

Managers12.0%

Technicians & trades12.0%

Community & personal service10.2%

Machinery operators & drivers10.2%

Professionals8.9%

Sales workers6.2%

Nearby areas

4890, QLD 4871, QLD 4830, QLD 4824, QLD 4892, QLD 4828, QLD 4822, QLD 4823, QLD

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