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Oakwood (Qld)

11 km²

Oakwood (Qld) is characterised by low household incomes and an older age profile than most.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population364▲ +6.7%since 2011Median age60 yrs▲ +1.7%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.9%People aged 65 and over40.1%Children under 1510.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42929

Age structure

In Oakwood (Qld), the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 43%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (30%) and Young adults (25–44) (12%).

Seniors (65+)40.1%
Older adults (45–64)28.6%
Young adults (25–44)11.3%
Children (0–14)10.2%
Youth (15–24)3.8%

Marital status

In Oakwood (Qld), the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Married50%
  • Never married26%
  • Divorced13%
  • Separated7%
  • Widowed5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Oakwood (Qld), the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia81.9%
England3.0%
New Zealand1.9%

Language

People using another language at home1.9%

Language used at home

In Oakwood (Qld), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only94.5%

Religion

People with no religion34.3%

Religious affiliation

In Oakwood (Qld), the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (38%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity59%
  • No religion38%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1225.1%

Highest year of school

In Oakwood (Qld), the largest group is Year 10 at 43%, followed by Year 12 (27%) and Year 9 or below (25%).

Year 1038.9%
Year 1225.1%
Year 9 or below22.9%
Year 114.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$502▲ +41.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$780▲ +18.4%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,170▲ +48.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.0%

Household income distribution

In Oakwood (Qld), the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65042.4%
$650–$1,49938.2%
$1,500–$2,99914.1%
$4,000 or more6.5%
$3,000–$3,9993.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition41.8%People with a mental health condition11.8%People needing help with daily activities8.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Oakwood (Qld), the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (14%) and Diabetes (14%).

Arthritis18.4%
Mental health11.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Other condition9.9%
Asthma8.0%
Heart disease7.4%
Lung condition7.1%
Cancer4.9%
Stroke3.0%
Dementia1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.8%People providing unpaid care15.3%People caring for children unpaid16.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families9.9%

Family composition

In Oakwood (Qld), the largest group is Couples without children at 53%, followed by Couples with children (36%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples without children53%
  • Couples with children36%
  • One-parent families10%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$215▲ +19.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,222▼ -6.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting14.1%Homes owned outright68.2%Separate (detached) houses61.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Oakwood (Qld), the largest group is Owned outright at 68%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (16%) and Rented (14%).

  • Owned outright68%
  • Owned with a mortgage16%
  • Rented14%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Oakwood (Qld), the largest group is Separate house at 61%, followed by Other dwelling (39%).

  • Separate house61%
  • Other dwelling39%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Oakwood (Qld), the largest group is Car (driver) at 86%, followed by Car (passenger) (6%) and Worked at home (6%).

Car (driver)69.5%
Car (passenger)4.6%
Worked at home4.6%
Walked2.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.2%Labour-force participation42.5%Employed full-time54.2%

Industries people work in

In Oakwood (Qld), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 21%, followed by Construction (16%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (13%).

Health care & social assistance18.3%
Construction14.5%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing11.5%
Accommodation & food9.9%
Retail trade7.6%
Education & training6.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Manufacturing4.6%
Administrative & support3.8%
Transport & warehousing3.1%

Occupations people work in

In Oakwood (Qld), the largest group is Labourers at 20%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Sales workers (14%).

Labourers19.1%
Technicians & trades16.0%
Sales workers13.0%
Professionals11.5%
Community & personal service10.7%
Machinery operators & drivers9.9%
Clerical & administrative9.2%
Managers5.3%

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