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Palmer (Qld)

7,665 km²

Palmer (Qld) has household incomes well below most areas, a modest population and a somewhat older age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population46—since 2011Median age50 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.5%People aged 65 and over21.7%Children under 1517.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–466

Age structure

In Palmer (Qld), the largest group is Youth (15–24) at 24%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (22%).

Youth (15–24)23.9%
Older adults (45–64)21.7%
Seniors (65+)21.7%
Children (0–14)17.4%
Young adults (25–44)13.0%

Marital status

In Palmer (Qld), the largest group is Never married at 32%, followed by Married (26%) and Divorced (26%).

  • Never married32%
  • Married26%
  • Divorced26%
  • Widowed15%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Palmer (Qld), the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia43.5%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only52.2%

Religion

People with no religion32.6%

Religious affiliation

In Palmer (Qld), the largest group is No religion at 75%, followed by Christianity (25%).

  • No religion75%
  • Christianity25%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1225.8%

Highest year of school

In Palmer (Qld), the largest group is Year 12 at 38%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 9 or below (24%).

Year 1225.8%
Year 1016.1%
Year 9 or below16.1%
Year 119.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$774—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,062—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,875—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition10.9%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Palmer (Qld), the largest group is Heart disease at 100%.

Heart disease6.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.9%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid9.7%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8—since 2011

Family composition

In Palmer (Qld), the largest group is Couples without children at 56%, followed by Couples with children (44%).

  • Couples without children56%
  • Couples with children44%

Housing & Dwellings

Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Palmer (Qld), the largest group is Owned outright at 73%, followed by Other tenure (27%).

  • Owned outright73%
  • Other tenure27%

Types of homes

In Palmer (Qld), the largest group is Separate house at 67%, followed by Other dwelling (33%).

  • Separate house67%
  • Other dwelling33%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Palmer (Qld), the largest group is Worked at home at 50%, followed by Walked (29%) and Car (driver) (21%).

Worked at home43.8%
Walked25.0%
Car (driver)18.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years22.5%

Jobs & Industry

Labour-force participation51.6%

Industries people work in

In Palmer (Qld), the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing75.0%

Occupations people work in

In Palmer (Qld), the largest group is Managers at 42%, followed by Labourers (33%) and Technicians & trades (25%).

Managers31.3%
Labourers25.0%
Technicians & trades18.8%

Nearby areas

Mount MulgraveGamboolaLaura (Qld)WrothamGroganvilleDixie (Qld)Bellevue (Qld)Highbury (Qld)