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Lockyer Waters

17 km²

Lockyer Waters has a slightly lower share of renters than usual and somewhat more residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population538▲ +4.9%since 2011Median age46 yrs▲ +15.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.6%People aged 65 and over16.9%Children under 1520.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43131

Age structure

In Lockyer Waters, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)32.5%
Young adults (25–44)23.4%
Children (0–14)20.3%
Seniors (65+)16.9%
Youth (15–24)7.6%

Marital status

In Lockyer Waters, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Married45%
  • Never married33%
  • Divorced13%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Lockyer Waters, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by New Zealand (4%) and England (4%).

Australia82.9%
New Zealand3.7%
England3.3%
South Africa1.1%
Vietnam0.7%
Philippines0.6%

Language

People using another language at home3.3%

Language used at home

In Lockyer Waters, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Vietnamese (1%).

English only89.6%
Vietnamese0.9%

Religion

People with no religion48.0%

Religious affiliation

In Lockyer Waters, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Other religions (2%).

  • No religion52%
  • Christianity45%
  • Other religions2%
  • Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1235.7%

Highest year of school

In Lockyer Waters, the largest group is Year 12 at 39%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (18%).

Year 1235.7%
Year 1029.7%
Year 9 or below16.7%
Year 119.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$655▲ +69.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,460▲ +56.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,512▲ +44.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week3.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.6%

Household income distribution

In Lockyer Waters, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (33%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49934.8%
$1,500–$2,99933.1%
Under $65020.4%
$3,000–$3,9999.4%
$4,000 or more2.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition40.9%People with a mental health condition12.8%People needing help with daily activities11.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

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

Asthma13.6%
Arthritis13.0%
Mental health12.8%
Other condition12.1%
Diabetes7.2%
Cancer5.4%
Heart disease4.6%
Lung condition2.6%
Stroke1.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.6%People providing unpaid care14.2%People caring for children unpaid24.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families22.4%

Family composition

In Lockyer Waters, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (22%).

  • Couples with children46%
  • Couples without children30%
  • One-parent families22%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$310▲ +3.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▼ -18.9%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -33.3%since 2011Households renting9.4%Homes owned outright33.1%Separate (detached) houses98.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Lockyer Waters, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 56%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Rented (10%).

  • Owned with a mortgage56%
  • Owned outright34%
  • Rented10%

Types of homes

In Lockyer Waters, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Lockyer Waters, the largest group is Car (driver) at 87%, followed by Worked at home (10%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)66.4%
Worked at home7.7%
Car (passenger)2.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years36.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.3%Labour-force participation52.7%Employed full-time57.3%

Industries people work in

In Lockyer Waters, the largest group is Retail trade at 12%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Construction (11%).

Retail trade11.8%
Health care & social assistance11.4%
Construction10.9%
Transport & warehousing10.9%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.3%
Education & training7.3%
Manufacturing6.8%
Professional & technical5.0%
Public administration & safety5.0%
Electricity, gas & water4.1%

Occupations people work in

In Lockyer Waters, the largest group is Labourers at 23%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Clerical & administrative (16%).

Labourers21.8%
Technicians & trades16.4%
Clerical & administrative15.5%
Community & personal service11.4%
Managers10.5%
Machinery operators & drivers9.1%
Professionals8.2%
Sales workers3.6%

Nearby areas

KentvilleAtkinsons DamMorton ValeChurchableLockroseGlenore GroveMount TarampaSpring Creek (Lockyer Valley - Qld)