Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Underwood

4 km²

Underwood has a notably young population and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

It also has somewhat fewer residents than usual and household incomes a little above the norm.

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📍 Underwood, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,809▲ +27.8%since 2011 Median age34 yrs▲ +6.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.5%People aged 65 and over10.1%Children under 1522.8%People in a de facto relationship7.2%▼ -25.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Underwood, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Children (0–14) (23%) and Older adults (45–64) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)32.1%

Children (0–14)22.8%

Older adults (45–64)22.0%

Youth (15–24)12.9%

Seniors (65+)10.1%

Marital status

In Underwood, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (8%).

Married55%
Never married32%
Divorced8%
Separated3%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Underwood, the largest group is Australia at 72%, followed by India (9%) and China (6%).

Australia50.7%

India6.6%

China4.1%

New Zealand3.6%

South Africa2.0%

England1.5%

Philippines1.0%

Vietnam0.7%

Italy0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Underwood, the largest group is English at 24%, followed by Australian (23%) and Chinese (17%).

English19.8%

Australian18.5%

Chinese14.1%

Indian11.1%

Scottish5.0%

Irish5.0%

German2.7%

Italian1.7%

Filipino1.5%

Vietnamese1.3%

Language

People using another language at home45.5%

Language used at home

In Underwood, the largest group is English only at 68%, followed by Mandarin (11%) and Punjabi (8%).

English only50.0%

Mandarin7.8%

Punjabi6.1%

Cantonese3.8%

Hindi2.4%

Arabic1.9%

Vietnamese0.9%

Greek0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Italian0.1%

Religion

People with no religion30.3%

Religious affiliation

In Underwood, the largest group is Christianity at 37%, followed by No religion (32%) and Islam (17%).

Christianity37%
No religion32%
Islam17%
Other religions7%
Buddhism4%
Hinduism4%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1273.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher31.5%

Highest year of school

In Underwood, the largest group is Year 12 at 77%, followed by Year 10 (12%) and Year 9 or below (6%).

Year 1273.5%

Year 1011.7%

Year 9 or below6.1%

Year 114.2%

Highest qualification level

In Underwood, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 36%, followed by Certificate III / IV (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Bachelor degree31.8%

Certificate III / IV21.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.2%

Postgraduate degree12.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.1%

Certificate I / II2.1%

Field of qualification

In Underwood, the largest group is Management & commerce at 27%, followed by Engineering & related (14%) and Society & culture (13%).

Management & commerce24.4%

Engineering & related12.9%

Society & culture11.7%

Health11.0%

Education7.1%

Information technology5.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.4%

Architecture & building4.4%

Natural & physical sciences3.1%

Creative arts2.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$803▲ +16.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,992▲ +31.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,110▲ +27.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.4%

Household income distribution

In Underwood, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $3,000–$3,999 (13%).

$1,500–$2,99934.0%

$650–$1,49925.1%

$3,000–$3,99912.7%

$4,000 or more11.7%

Under $65010.7%

Personal income distribution

In Underwood, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65040.0%

$650–$1,49934.5%

$1,500–$2,99917.4%

$3,000 or more3.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition20.1%People with a mental health condition5.7%People needing help with daily activities3.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Underwood, the largest group is None at 79%, followed by One condition (16%) and Two conditions (4%).

None73.6%

One condition14.6%

Two conditions3.6%

Three or more1.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Underwood, the largest group is Other condition at 19%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Mental health (16%).

Other condition6.8%

Asthma6.8%

Mental health5.7%

Arthritis5.3%

Diabetes4.3%

Heart disease2.7%

Cancer1.6%

Lung condition0.8%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.7%People providing unpaid care10.4%People caring for children unpaid32.5%People who served in the Defence Force1.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.2%

Family & Households

Average household size3.1▲ +6.9%since 2011 One-parent families11.8%People living alone15.2%▲ +0.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Underwood, the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (19%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children68%
Couples without children19%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Underwood, the largest group is 2 people at 27%, followed by 4 people (23%) and 3 people (20%).

2 people26.6%

4 people22.5%

3 people20.2%

1 person15.2%

5 people8.9%

6 or more6.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +13.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,950▼ -2.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting27.3%Homes owned outright23.3%Separate (detached) houses84.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms91.8%▼ -0.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Underwood, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned outright (24%).

Owned with a mortgage48%
Rented28%
Owned outright24%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Underwood, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (14%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house85%
Townhouse / semi-detached14%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Underwood, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 3 bedrooms (38%) and 5 or more (14%).

4 bedrooms40.4%

3 bedrooms37.2%

5 or more14.2%

2 bedrooms4.7%

1 bedroom1.4%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Underwood, the largest group is $350–$549 at 57%, followed by $200–$349 (27%) and $550–$749 (9%).

$350–$54955.4%

$200–$34926.0%

$550–$7498.4%

Under $2007.5%

$750 or more0.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Underwood, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (34%) and $3,000 or more (18%).

$1,800–$2,99935.0%

$1,000–$1,79932.4%

$3,000 or more17.1%

Under $1,00011.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.1%▼ -35.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Underwood, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 46%, followed by 1 vehicle (28%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles46.3%

1 vehicle28.3%

3 vehicles14.0%

4 or more9.6%

No vehicle2.1%

How people get to work

In Underwood, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)64.6%

Worked at home12.8%

Car (passenger)4.8%

Bus2.6%

Walked1.2%

Train0.4%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.1%Recent arrivals from overseas9.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.5%Labour-force participation67.8%Employed full-time60.0%

Industries people work in

In Underwood, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Retail trade (10%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance15.4%

Retail trade9.4%

Construction9.1%

Education & training8.0%

Accommodation & food7.8%

Transport & warehousing7.0%

Professional & technical6.8%

Manufacturing6.5%

Public administration & safety5.9%

Other services3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Underwood, the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Clerical & administrative (14%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals23.4%

Clerical & administrative14.0%

Technicians & trades13.3%

Managers11.4%

Community & personal service11.1%

Sales workers8.6%

Labourers8.4%

Machinery operators & drivers8.0%

Areas within Underwood

Underwood Block 1 Underwood Block 2 Underwood Block 3 Underwood Block 4 Underwood Block 5 Underwood Block 6 Underwood Block 7 Underwood Block 8 Underwood Block 9 Underwood Block 10 Underwood Block 11 Underwood Block 12 Underwood Block 13

Nearby areas

Kuraby Woodridge Springwood Rochedale South - Priestdale Slacks Creek Eight Mile Plains Logan Central Runcorn

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