Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Cardwell

32 km²

Cardwell is characterised by a notably older population and household incomes well below most areas.

It also has a largely renting community and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Cardwell, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,320▲ +12.2%since 2011 Median age60 yrs▲ +15.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population9.6%People aged 65 and over39.5%Children under 1510.5%People in a de facto relationship10.1%▼ -7.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Cardwell, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 39%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (31%) and Young adults (25–44) (13%).

Seniors (65+)39.5%

Older adults (45–64)31.0%

Young adults (25–44)13.3%

Children (0–14)10.5%

Youth (15–24)5.9%

Marital status

In Cardwell, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (15%).

Married43%
Never married27%
Divorced15%
Widowed10%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Cardwell, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by England (5%) and Philippines (3%).

Australia73.1%

England4.6%

Philippines2.7%

New Zealand2.4%

India1.2%

South Africa0.6%

Nepal0.3%

Ancestry

In Cardwell, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (30%) and Scottish (11%).

English40.5%

Australian33.6%

Scottish11.7%

Irish10.7%

German5.8%

Filipino3.1%

Italian2.6%

Indian1.2%

Dutch1.2%

Chinese0.8%

Language

People using another language at home5.1%

Language used at home

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

English only85.2%

Tagalog1.0%

Vietnamese0.3%

Punjabi0.3%

Italian0.2%

Religion

People with no religion34.6%

Religious affiliation

In Cardwell, the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (39%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity59%
No religion39%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1231.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.5%

Highest year of school

In Cardwell, the largest group is Year 10 at 36%, followed by Year 12 (35%) and Year 9 or below (20%).

Year 1032.8%

Year 1231.9%

Year 9 or below17.7%

Year 117.7%

Highest qualification level

In Cardwell, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 53%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (22%) and Bachelor degree (17%).

Certificate III / IV37.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.0%

Bachelor degree12.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.9%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Postgraduate degree1.4%

Field of qualification

In Cardwell, the largest group is Engineering & related at 25%, followed by Management & commerce (12%) and Society & culture (12%).

Engineering & related19.1%

Management & commerce9.5%

Society & culture9.0%

Health8.9%

Education7.9%

Architecture & building6.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.2%

Agriculture & environment4.9%

Natural & physical sciences2.4%

Creative arts1.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$508▲ +16.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$846▲ +8.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,172▲ +18.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week5.5%

Household income distribution

In Cardwell, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

$650–$1,49936.8%

Under $65029.4%

$1,500–$2,99918.5%

$3,000–$3,9992.9%

$4,000 or more2.6%

Personal income distribution

In Cardwell, the largest group is Under $650 at 63%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (7%).

Under $65056.3%

$650–$1,49925.2%

$1,500–$2,9996.5%

$3,000 or more1.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition42.0%People with a mental health condition11.4%People needing help with daily activities12.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Cardwell, the largest group is None at 52%, followed by One condition (27%) and Two conditions (12%).

None45.4%

One condition23.3%

Two conditions10.3%

Three or more8.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Cardwell, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (14%) and Heart disease (12%).

Arthritis16.8%

Mental health11.4%

Heart disease9.8%

Other condition9.5%

Diabetes8.0%

Lung condition6.9%

Asthma6.7%

Cancer6.3%

Dementia4.6%

Stroke2.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.2%People providing unpaid care12.8%People caring for children unpaid13.3%People who served in the Defence Force5.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.5%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9▼ -9.5%since 2011 One-parent families19.5%People living alone40.0%▲ +18.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Cardwell, the largest group is Couples without children at 50%, followed by Couples with children (29%) and One-parent families (20%).

Couples without children50%
Couples with children29%
One-parent families20%
Other families1%

Household size

In Cardwell, the largest group is 2 people at 43%, followed by 1 person (40%) and 3 people (10%).

2 people43.6%

1 person40.0%

3 people9.9%

4 people3.8%

5 people2.6%

6 or more0.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +13.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,278▲ +12.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting38.6%Homes owned outright43.1%Separate (detached) houses70.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms59.8%▲ +9.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Cardwell, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Rented (40%) and Owned with a mortgage (14%).

Owned outright44%
Rented40%
Owned with a mortgage14%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Cardwell, the largest group is Separate house at 72%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (14%) and Flat or apartment (10%).

Separate house72%
Townhouse / semi-detached14%
Flat or apartment10%
Other dwelling4%

Bedrooms per home

In Cardwell, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 2 bedrooms (28%) and 4 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms45.5%

2 bedrooms27.5%

4 bedrooms12.5%

1 bedroom11.8%

5 or more1.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Cardwell, the largest group is $200–$349 at 68%, followed by Under $200 (25%) and $350–$549 (7%).

$200–$34967.7%

Under $20025.2%

$350–$5496.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Cardwell, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 36%, followed by Under $1,000 (35%) and $1,800–$2,999 (24%).

$1,000–$1,79929.6%

Under $1,00028.4%

$1,800–$2,99919.8%

$3,000 or more3.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.3%▼ -13.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Cardwell, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 47%, followed by 2 vehicles (37%) and 3 vehicles (8%).

1 vehicle46.9%

2 vehicles36.5%

3 vehicles7.7%

No vehicle6.3%

4 or more2.1%

How people get to work

In Cardwell, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Walked (11%).

Car (driver)55.6%

Worked at home11.2%

Walked9.5%

Car (passenger)4.9%

Bicycle2.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.4%Recent arrivals from overseas7.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate8.2%Labour-force participation37.3%Employed full-time50.5%

Industries people work in

In Cardwell, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Accommodation & food (12%) and Retail trade (12%).

Health care & social assistance16.6%

Accommodation & food11.5%

Retail trade11.2%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing10.7%

Transport & warehousing6.3%

Education & training5.6%

Construction5.4%

Mining4.1%

Manufacturing4.1%

Public administration & safety3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Cardwell, the largest group is Community & personal service at 18%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Labourers (15%).

Community & personal service18.0%

Technicians & trades15.9%

Labourers15.1%

Sales workers12.2%

Professionals10.7%

Clerical & administrative9.8%

Managers9.3%

Machinery operators & drivers8.5%

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