Region (SA4) · Area profile

Central Queensland

117,588 km²

Central Queensland has a slightly less degree-qualified population, somewhat more renters than the norm and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Central Queensland, Region (SA4)

Demographics & Identity

Total population228,246▲ +8.0%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +8.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.2%People aged 65 and over15.5%Children under 1520.7%People in a de facto relationship13.6%▲ +8.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)25.9%

Young adults (25–44)25.9%

Children (0–14)20.7%

Seniors (65+)15.5%

Youth (15–24)11.9%

Marital status

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (9%).

Married46%
Never married36%
Divorced9%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by New Zealand (3%) and England (2%).

Australia80.8%

New Zealand2.3%

England1.8%

Philippines1.1%

South Africa0.8%

India0.5%

China0.3%

Vietnam0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Australian at 36%, followed by English (34%) and Irish (9%).

Australian41.1%

English38.8%

Irish10.5%

Scottish9.9%

German6.6%

Italian1.6%

Filipino1.5%

Dutch1.3%

Chinese1.0%

Indian0.7%

Language

People using another language at home5.4%

Language used at home

In Central Queensland, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only86.1%

Tagalog0.5%

Mandarin0.4%

Vietnamese0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Hindi0.1%

Italian0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Greek0.0%

Religion

People with no religion39.0%

Religious affiliation

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (43%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity54%
No religion43%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1245.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.8%

Highest year of school

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

Year 1245.6%

Year 1026.4%

Year 9 or below10.5%

Year 117.5%

Highest qualification level

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 52%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Certificate III / IV40.2%

Bachelor degree16.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.7%

Postgraduate degree3.4%

Certificate I / II3.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.6%

Field of qualification

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Engineering & related at 27%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Health (12%).

Engineering & related21.2%

Management & commerce13.6%

Health9.2%

Society & culture9.1%

Education8.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.6%

Architecture & building5.2%

Agriculture & environment2.5%

Natural & physical sciences1.5%

Creative arts1.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$786▲ +24.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,626▲ +15.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,035▲ +21.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week12.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.0%

Household income distribution

In Central Queensland, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99928.4%

$650–$1,49925.7%

Under $65016.4%

$3,000–$3,9999.9%

$4,000 or more9.1%

Personal income distribution

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

Under $65038.5%

$650–$1,49928.5%

$1,500–$2,99918.0%

$3,000 or more4.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.7%People with a mental health condition9.4%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Central Queensland, the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (7%).

None59.9%

One condition18.8%

Two conditions6.3%

Three or more3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Asthma (17%).

Mental health9.4%

Arthritis9.1%

Asthma8.7%

Other condition7.5%

Diabetes4.9%

Heart disease4.3%

Cancer2.8%

Lung condition2.4%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.7%People providing unpaid care11.3%People caring for children unpaid28.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families16.1%People living alone26.0%▲ +16.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children55%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In Central Queensland, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people35.1%

1 person26.0%

3 people14.5%

4 people14.3%

5 people6.5%

6 or more3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$280▲ +12.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517▼ -14.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting31.8%Homes owned outright29.5%Separate (detached) houses87.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms79.8%▲ +2.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 35%, followed by Rented (32%) and Owned outright (30%).

Owned with a mortgage35%
Rented32%
Owned outright30%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Separate house at 88%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%) and Flat or apartment (5%).

Separate house88%
Townhouse / semi-detached6%
Flat or apartment5%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Central Queensland, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (34%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms40.1%

4 bedrooms33.0%

2 bedrooms14.1%

5 or more6.7%

1 bedroom3.6%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Central Queensland, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by $350–$549 (26%) and Under $200 (23%).

$200–$34947.2%

$350–$54924.8%

Under $20021.8%

$550–$7491.4%

$750 or more0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Central Queensland, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and Under $1,000 (22%).

$1,000–$1,79940.0%

$1,800–$2,99925.7%

Under $1,00020.6%

$3,000 or more7.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.1%▼ -17.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Central Queensland, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles38.4%

1 vehicle33.3%

3 vehicles14.8%

4 or more8.4%

No vehicle5.1%

How people get to work

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Worked at home (8%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)66.6%

Worked at home6.6%

Car (passenger)5.7%

Walked3.0%

Bus1.3%

Bicycle0.5%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.0%Recent arrivals from overseas14.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.5%Labour-force participation61.2%Employed full-time63.1%

Industries people work in

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Education & training (10%) and Retail trade (9%).

Health care & social assistance12.7%

Education & training9.1%

Retail trade8.9%

Construction8.7%

Mining8.4%

Manufacturing7.2%

Accommodation & food6.9%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Transport & warehousing5.4%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Central Queensland, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Labourers (12%).

Technicians & trades17.5%

Professionals14.9%

Labourers12.1%

Machinery operators & drivers11.7%

Community & personal service11.7%

Clerical & administrative11.1%

Managers10.9%

Sales workers8.1%

Areas within Central Queensland

Biloela Central Highlands (Qld)Gladstone Rockhampton

Nearby areas

Wide Bay Darling Downs - Maranoa Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday Moreton Bay - North Sunshine Coast Toowoomba Moreton Bay - South Ipswich

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