State Electorate · Area profile

Jordan

315 km²

Jordan is characterised by a younger age profile than most, well-off households and somewhat more residents than usual.

📍 Jordan, State Electorate

Demographics & Identity

Total population69,120▲ +49.5%since 2011 Median age32 yrs▲ +10.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.4%People aged 65 and over7.1%Children under 1525.7%People in a de facto relationship13.2%▲ +58.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Jordan, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Children (0–14) (26%) and Older adults (45–64) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)32.0%

Children (0–14)25.7%

Older adults (45–64)21.9%

Youth (15–24)13.3%

Seniors (65+)7.1%

Marital status

In Jordan, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (7%).

Married51%
Never married36%
Divorced7%
Separated3%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Jordan, the largest group is Australia at 78%, followed by New Zealand (7%) and India (5%).

Australia67.6%

New Zealand6.4%

India4.2%

England3.8%

Philippines1.4%

South Africa1.1%

Vietnam0.9%

China0.5%

Nepal0.4%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Jordan, the largest group is English at 34%, followed by Australian (31%) and Scottish (9%).

English35.4%

Australian32.3%

Scottish9.0%

Irish7.9%

Indian5.2%

German4.8%

Chinese2.2%

Filipino2.2%

Italian2.1%

Dutch1.9%

Language

People using another language at home19.7%

Language used at home

In Jordan, the largest group is English only at 92%, followed by Punjabi (2%) and Vietnamese (2%).

English only76.4%

Punjabi2.1%

Vietnamese1.4%

Hindi1.1%

Mandarin0.8%

Tagalog0.6%

Cantonese0.3%

Arabic0.3%

Italian0.1%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion42.9%

Religious affiliation

In Jordan, the largest group is No religion at 45%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Hinduism (4%).

No religion45%
Christianity44%
Hinduism4%
Other religions2%
Buddhism2%
Islam2%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1265.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher21.4%

Highest year of school

In Jordan, the largest group is Year 12 at 68%, followed by Year 10 (19%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1265.0%

Year 1018.1%

Year 116.9%

Year 9 or below5.5%

Highest qualification level

In Jordan, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 38%, followed by Bachelor degree (26%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV33.7%

Bachelor degree22.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.6%

Postgraduate degree7.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.4%

Certificate I / II2.6%

Field of qualification

In Jordan, the largest group is Management & commerce at 24%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce21.5%

Engineering & related16.2%

Society & culture12.1%

Health11.1%

Education7.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.9%

Architecture & building5.3%

Information technology3.7%

Creative arts2.7%

Natural & physical sciences2.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$955▲ +53.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,244▲ +33.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,330▲ +1.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week11.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week27.6%

Household income distribution

In Jordan, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (21%) and $3,000–$3,999 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99939.3%

$650–$1,49919.5%

$3,000–$3,99915.4%

$4,000 or more12.1%

Under $6506.6%

Personal income distribution

In Jordan, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 38%, followed by Under $650 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

$650–$1,49936.0%

Under $65033.6%

$1,500–$2,99922.4%

$3,000 or more3.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.2%People with a mental health condition8.9%People needing help with daily activities4.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Jordan, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (5%).

None69.1%

One condition17.5%

Two conditions4.8%

Three or more1.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Jordan, the largest group is Mental health at 22%, followed by Asthma (21%) and Other condition (19%).

Mental health8.9%

Asthma8.5%

Other condition8.0%

Arthritis5.9%

Diabetes3.8%

Heart disease2.3%

Cancer1.9%

Lung condition1.2%

Stroke0.5%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.8%People providing unpaid care10.4%People caring for children unpaid37.3%People who served in the Defence Force4.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.6%

Family & Households

Average household size3.1▲ +24.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.1%People living alone12.4%▼ -46.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Jordan, the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (18%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children68%
Couples without children18%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Jordan, the largest group is 2 people at 28%, followed by 4 people (23%) and 3 people (20%).

2 people27.8%

4 people23.4%

3 people20.5%

1 person12.4%

5 people10.2%

6 or more5.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +5.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,950▼ -11.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting30.4%Homes owned outright14.9%Separate (detached) houses94.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms95.3%▲ +49.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Jordan, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 54%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned outright (15%).

Owned with a mortgage54%
Rented31%
Owned outright15%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Jordan, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house95%
Townhouse / semi-detached4%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Jordan, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 60%, followed by 3 bedrooms (25%) and 5 or more (12%).

4 bedrooms58.9%

3 bedrooms24.8%

5 or more11.6%

2 bedrooms2.5%

1 bedroom0.9%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Jordan, the largest group is $350–$549 at 73%, followed by $200–$349 (18%) and $550–$749 (6%).

$350–$54970.9%

$200–$34917.3%

$550–$7495.5%

Under $2003.0%

$750 or more0.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Jordan, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 46%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (34%) and $3,000 or more (12%).

$1,800–$2,99943.2%

$1,000–$1,79931.8%

$3,000 or more10.9%

Under $1,0008.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.7%▼ -86.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Jordan, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 46%, followed by 1 vehicle (26%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles45.7%

1 vehicle25.6%

3 vehicles16.7%

4 or more10.2%

No vehicle1.7%

How people get to work

In Jordan, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)63.1%

Worked at home14.6%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Train2.3%

Walked0.5%

Bus0.3%

Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years52.0%Recent arrivals from overseas10.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.1%Labour-force participation73.1%Employed full-time64.3%

Industries people work in

In Jordan, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Retail trade (10%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance14.4%

Retail trade9.3%

Construction9.3%

Manufacturing8.6%

Public administration & safety8.1%

Education & training8.0%

Transport & warehousing6.5%

Professional & technical5.8%

Accommodation & food5.5%

Other services4.1%

Occupations people work in

In Jordan, the largest group is Professionals at 20%, followed by Clerical & administrative (15%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Professionals19.5%

Clerical & administrative15.1%

Technicians & trades14.3%

Community & personal service11.9%

Managers11.8%

Machinery operators & drivers8.6%

Labourers8.5%

Sales workers8.4%

Nearby areas

Bundamba Logan Inala Algester Ipswich Woodridge Stretton Mount Ommaney

👥 Demographics & Identity