Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

McDowall

4 km²

McDowall has high household incomes and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

📍 McDowall, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population7,918▲ +11.7%since 2011 Median age38 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.5%People aged 65 and over14.5%Children under 1520.4%People in a de facto relationship10.2%▲ +44.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In McDowall, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 26%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)26.0%

Older adults (45–64)26.0%

Children (0–14)20.4%

Seniors (65+)14.5%

Youth (15–24)13.0%

Marital status

In McDowall, the largest group is Married at 57%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (7%).

Married57%
Never married31%
Divorced7%
Widowed3%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In McDowall, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (4%) and India (3%).

Australia73.3%

England3.7%

India2.7%

New Zealand2.6%

South Africa1.6%

China1.5%

Italy1.1%

Philippines0.8%

Vietnam0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In McDowall, the largest group is English at 29%, followed by Australian (29%) and Irish (11%).

English35.1%

Australian35.1%

Irish12.7%

Scottish10.7%

Italian7.6%

German6.0%

Chinese4.8%

Indian4.4%

Dutch1.7%

Filipino1.6%

Language

People using another language at home16.9%

Language used at home

In McDowall, the largest group is English only at 91%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Italian (2%).

English only80.4%

Mandarin2.5%

Italian1.8%

Cantonese1.0%

Hindi0.8%

Tagalog0.4%

Punjabi0.4%

Greek0.4%

Arabic0.4%

Vietnamese0.2%

Religion

People with no religion34.3%

Religious affiliation

In McDowall, the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (36%) and Hinduism (2%).

Christianity59%
No religion36%
Hinduism2%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1274.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher35.5%

Highest year of school

In McDowall, the largest group is Year 12 at 77%, followed by Year 10 (15%) and Year 11 (5%).

Year 1274.5%

Year 1014.4%

Year 114.5%

Year 9 or below3.8%

Highest qualification level

In McDowall, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 37%, followed by Certificate III / IV (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Bachelor degree33.4%

Certificate III / IV21.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.0%

Postgraduate degree12.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.6%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Field of qualification

In McDowall, the largest group is Management & commerce at 27%, followed by Engineering & related (14%) and Health (14%).

Management & commerce25.3%

Engineering & related13.3%

Health13.2%

Society & culture11.4%

Education9.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.3%

Architecture & building4.2%

Information technology3.9%

Creative arts3.8%

Natural & physical sciences3.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,056▲ +36.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,461▲ +26.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,708▲ +26.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week18.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week36.5%

Household income distribution

In McDowall, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $4,000 or more (21%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99931.7%

$4,000 or more20.0%

$650–$1,49918.2%

$3,000–$3,99916.4%

Under $6507.8%

Personal income distribution

In McDowall, the largest group is Under $650 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (27%).

Under $65033.4%

$650–$1,49930.7%

$1,500–$2,99925.7%

$3,000 or more6.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.8%People with a mental health condition8.2%People needing help with daily activities3.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In McDowall, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (5%).

None68.0%

One condition19.7%

Two conditions5.1%

Three or more2.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In McDowall, the largest group is Other condition at 20%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (18%).

Other condition8.8%

Mental health8.2%

Asthma8.0%

Arthritis7.4%

Heart disease3.7%

Diabetes3.6%

Cancer3.1%

Lung condition1.0%

Stroke0.5%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.5%People providing unpaid care12.5%People caring for children unpaid33.3%People who served in the Defence Force6.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▼ -3.4%since 2011 One-parent families9.0%People living alone14.7%▲ +10.0%since 2011

Family composition

In McDowall, the largest group is Couples with children at 66%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children66%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In McDowall, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 4 people (22%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people34.1%

4 people21.9%

3 people19.1%

1 person14.7%

5 people7.8%

6 or more2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$460▲ +16.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▲ +8.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting23.3%Homes owned outright36.2%Separate (detached) houses85.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms95.3%▼ -0.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In McDowall, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (23%).

Owned with a mortgage40%
Owned outright36%
Rented23%
Other tenure0%

Types of homes

In McDowall, the largest group is Separate house at 86%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%) and Flat or apartment (5%).

Separate house86%
Townhouse / semi-detached10%
Flat or apartment5%

Bedrooms per home

In McDowall, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 3 bedrooms (34%) and 5 or more (14%).

4 bedrooms47.7%

3 bedrooms33.8%

5 or more13.8%

2 bedrooms4.2%

1 bedroom0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In McDowall, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $550–$749 (26%) and $200–$349 (23%).

$350–$54947.3%

$550–$74925.8%

$200–$34922.2%

$750 or more1.9%

Under $2000.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In McDowall, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (22%) and $3,000 or more (20%).

$1,800–$2,99942.6%

$1,000–$1,79920.6%

$3,000 or more19.0%

Under $1,00013.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.9%▲ +13.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In McDowall, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 48%, followed by 1 vehicle (28%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles47.8%

1 vehicle27.7%

3 vehicles15.2%

4 or more7.3%

No vehicle1.9%

How people get to work

In McDowall, the largest group is Car (driver) at 64%, followed by Worked at home (26%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)54.6%

Worked at home21.9%

Car (passenger)4.1%

Bus1.9%

Train1.2%

Walked0.6%

Bicycle0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.9%Recent arrivals from overseas11.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.8%Labour-force participation71.5%Employed full-time60.0%

Industries people work in

In McDowall, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Public administration & safety (11%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance17.6%

Public administration & safety11.1%

Education & training10.5%

Professional & technical10.4%

Retail trade8.1%

Construction7.2%

Accommodation & food5.4%

Transport & warehousing4.1%

Manufacturing3.6%

Other services3.5%

Occupations people work in

In McDowall, the largest group is Professionals at 32%, followed by Clerical & administrative (15%) and Managers (15%).

Professionals32.0%

Clerical & administrative15.1%

Managers14.4%

Community & personal service10.7%

Technicians & trades10.0%

Sales workers7.8%

Labourers5.6%

Machinery operators & drivers3.3%

Areas within McDowall

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Nearby areas

Chermside West Everton Park Stafford Heights Aspley Stafford Albany Creek Bridgeman Downs Mitchelton

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