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River Heads

14 km²

River Heads has an older age profile than most, a moderately large population and slightly below-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population2,044▲ +58.0%since 2011Median age54 yrs▲ +17.4%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.5%People aged 65 and over26.7%Children under 1513.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4122122

Age structure

In River Heads, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 35%, followed by Seniors (65+) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)35.6%
Seniors (65+)26.7%
Young adults (25–44)16.7%
Children (0–14)13.1%
Youth (15–24)8.5%

Marital status

In River Heads, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (25%) and Divorced (12%).

  • Married54%
  • Never married25%
  • Divorced12%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In River Heads, the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (5%).

Australia78.0%
England5.6%
New Zealand4.5%
Philippines1.0%
South Africa0.7%
China0.3%

Language

People using another language at home3.4%

Language used at home

In River Heads, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only93.6%
Mandarin0.3%
Tagalog0.2%
Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion44.9%

Religious affiliation

In River Heads, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (47%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity51%
  • No religion47%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1239.0%

Highest year of school

In River Heads, the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (36%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1239.0%
Year 1034.0%
Year 9 or below12.7%
Year 119.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$543▲ +36.8%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,243▲ +47.3%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,347▲ +44.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week4.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.4%

Household income distribution

In River Heads, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49936.4%
$1,500–$2,99928.3%
Under $65019.3%
$3,000–$3,9994.9%
$4,000 or more3.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition43.2%People with a mental health condition15.9%People needing help with daily activities10.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In River Heads, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis16.6%
Mental health15.9%
Other condition12.3%
Asthma10.7%
Heart disease7.4%
Diabetes6.8%
Cancer5.2%
Lung condition4.7%
Stroke1.7%
Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.6%People providing unpaid care15.4%People caring for children unpaid17.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011One-parent families13.4%

Family composition

In River Heads, the largest group is Couples without children at 49%, followed by Couples with children (38%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples without children49%
  • Couples with children38%
  • One-parent families13%
  • Other families0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +45.8%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,400▼ -6.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting16.2%Homes owned outright47.1%Separate (detached) houses97.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In River Heads, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (16%).

  • Owned outright47%
  • Owned with a mortgage35%
  • Rented16%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In River Heads, the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (1%) and Other dwelling (1%).

  • Separate house99%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached1%
  • Other dwelling1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In River Heads, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)65.0%
Worked at home11.1%
Car (passenger)4.7%
Walked1.4%
Bus0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years54.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate9.5%Labour-force participation48.6%Employed full-time52.8%

Industries people work in

In River Heads, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 23%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance21.8%
Retail trade12.7%
Construction9.3%
Accommodation & food7.9%
Education & training6.9%
Public administration & safety6.4%
Transport & warehousing5.0%
Manufacturing4.7%
Other services4.5%
Professional & technical3.8%

Occupations people work in

In River Heads, the largest group is Community & personal service at 18%, followed by Professionals (14%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Community & personal service17.3%
Professionals14.1%
Technicians & trades14.0%
Labourers13.6%
Clerical & administrative11.2%
Sales workers9.9%
Machinery operators & drivers9.7%
Managers7.9%

Nearby areas

Booral (Qld)Bunya CreekGreat Sandy StraitWondunnaUranganTandoraKawunganNikenbah