Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Raceview

9 km²

Raceview is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders and somewhat more residents than usual.

It's also marked by somewhat more renters than the norm and a slightly younger population.

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📍 Raceview, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population15,154▲ +6.6%since 2011 Median age36 yrs▲ +16.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.7%People aged 65 and over16.1%Children under 1521.8%People in a de facto relationship13.1%▲ +11.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Raceview, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)26.6%

Older adults (45–64)22.9%

Children (0–14)21.8%

Seniors (65+)16.1%

Youth (15–24)12.5%

Marital status

In Raceview, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (10%).

Married45%
Never married36%
Divorced10%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Raceview, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by New Zealand (3%) and England (3%).

Australia84.1%

New Zealand2.9%

England2.4%

India0.8%

Philippines0.8%

South Africa0.2%

Vietnam0.2%

China0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Raceview, the largest group is English at 35%, followed by Australian (35%) and German (8%).

English41.7%

Australian41.6%

German10.0%

Irish10.0%

Scottish9.7%

Italian1.5%

Dutch1.5%

Filipino1.3%

Indian1.2%

Chinese0.9%

Language

People using another language at home5.6%

Language used at home

In Raceview, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Hindi (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only90.1%

Hindi0.3%

Mandarin0.3%

Tagalog0.3%

Vietnamese0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Arabic0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Greek0.0%

Italian0.0%

Religion

People with no religion41.4%

Religious affiliation

In Raceview, the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (44%) and Hinduism (1%).

Christianity54%
No religion44%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1248.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.6%

Highest year of school

In Raceview, the largest group is Year 12 at 51%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 9 or below (12%).

Year 1248.5%

Year 1027.6%

Year 9 or below11.4%

Year 117.3%

Highest qualification level

In Raceview, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 52%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (20%) and Bachelor degree (18%).

Certificate III / IV43.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.7%

Bachelor degree14.8%

Certificate I / II3.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.0%

Postgraduate degree2.8%

Field of qualification

In Raceview, the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Management & commerce (20%) and Society & culture (16%).

Engineering & related19.0%

Management & commerce17.0%

Society & culture14.2%

Health9.7%

Education8.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.8%

Architecture & building5.1%

Creative arts1.8%

Information technology1.7%

Natural & physical sciences1.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$764▲ +24.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,563▲ +24.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,882▲ +30.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.8%

Household income distribution

In Raceview, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and Under $650 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99933.2%

$650–$1,49930.4%

Under $65014.4%

$3,000–$3,9999.2%

$4,000 or more5.6%

Personal income distribution

In Raceview, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65041.2%

$650–$1,49935.7%

$1,500–$2,99915.6%

$3,000 or more1.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.4%People with a mental health condition13.3%People needing help with daily activities8.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Raceview, the largest group is None at 62%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (9%).

None57.0%

One condition22.0%

Two conditions8.4%

Three or more5.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Raceview, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health13.3%

Asthma11.9%

Arthritis11.5%

Other condition11.1%

Diabetes6.1%

Heart disease4.6%

Cancer3.4%

Lung condition2.7%

Stroke1.3%

Dementia0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.2%People providing unpaid care14.0%People caring for children unpaid31.0%People who served in the Defence Force8.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families17.6%People living alone23.6%▲ +12.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Raceview, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (23%) and One-parent families (18%).

Couples with children58%
Couples without children23%
One-parent families18%
Other families1%

Household size

In Raceview, the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 1 person (24%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people32.2%

1 person23.6%

3 people16.4%

4 people15.9%

5 people7.8%

6 or more4.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$315▲ +12.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,408▼ -14.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting36.6%Homes owned outright26.1%Separate (detached) houses86.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms87.9%▼ -0.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Raceview, the largest group is Rented at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Owned outright (26%).

Rented37%
Owned with a mortgage35%
Owned outright26%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Raceview, the largest group is Separate house at 87%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house87%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Raceview, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 3 bedrooms (41%) and 2 bedrooms (7%).

4 bedrooms42.6%

3 bedrooms40.0%

2 bedrooms7.2%

5 or more5.3%

1 bedroom3.1%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Raceview, the largest group is $200–$349 at 64%, followed by $350–$549 (29%) and Under $200 (7%).

$200–$34961.4%

$350–$54927.5%

Under $2006.4%

$550–$7490.4%

$750 or more0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Raceview, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 57%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (20%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

$1,000–$1,79954.0%

$1,800–$2,99919.2%

Under $1,00017.4%

$3,000 or more3.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.7%▼ -8.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Raceview, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles39.0%

1 vehicle33.5%

3 vehicles14.3%

4 or more7.5%

No vehicle5.7%

How people get to work

In Raceview, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (10%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)68.2%

Worked at home8.8%

Car (passenger)5.0%

Walked0.9%

Train0.9%

Bus0.4%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.6%Recent arrivals from overseas8.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.0%Labour-force participation61.3%Employed full-time61.2%

Industries people work in

In Raceview, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Public administration & safety (12%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance16.9%

Public administration & safety11.6%

Retail trade10.1%

Education & training8.8%

Manufacturing8.7%

Construction7.6%

Accommodation & food5.6%

Transport & warehousing5.4%

Other services4.1%

Professional & technical4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Raceview, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 16%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Professionals (14%).

Technicians & trades15.7%

Community & personal service15.0%

Professionals14.1%

Clerical & administrative13.9%

Labourers11.6%

Sales workers9.6%

Machinery operators & drivers9.1%

Managers8.6%

Areas within Raceview

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Nearby areas

Ipswich - East Churchill - Yamanto Ipswich - Central North Ipswich - Tivoli Bundamba Brassall New Chum Leichhardt - One Mile

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