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Cecil Plains (L)

2 km²

Cecil Plains (L) stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with fewer residents than most areas.

Beyond that, it has household incomes a little below the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Cecil Plains (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population238▲ +16.1%since 2011Median age44 yrs▲ +7.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population10.9%People aged 65 and over20.2%Children under 1521.8%People in a de facto relationship13.2%▼ -24.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41616

Age structure

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)31.1%
Young adults (25–44)23.1%
Children (0–14)21.8%
Seniors (65+)20.2%
Youth (15–24)6.3%

Marital status

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Married at 40%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (15%).

  • Married40%
  • Never married30%
  • Divorced15%
  • Widowed9%
  • Separated6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (2%) and Philippines (2%).

Australia81.1%
England2.1%
Philippines1.7%
New Zealand1.3%

Ancestry

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is English at 42%, followed by Australian (36%) and Irish (9%).

English43.3%
Australian36.6%
Irish9.2%
German8.8%
Scottish2.5%
Filipino1.7%

Language

People using another language at home2.1%

Language used at home

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only81.1%

Religion

People with no religion33.6%

Religious affiliation

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Christianity at 60%, followed by No religion (40%).

  • Christianity60%
  • No religion40%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1222.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher2.6%

Highest year of school

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Year 10 at 41%, followed by Year 12 (26%) and Year 9 or below (24%).

Year 1034.4%
Year 1222.0%
Year 9 or below20.4%
Year 117.5%

Highest qualification level

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 55%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (27%) and Certificate I / II (10%).

Certificate III / IV38.2%
Advanced diploma / diploma19.1%
Certificate I / II6.7%
Bachelor degree5.6%

Field of qualification

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Food, hospitality & personal services (19%) and Society & culture (16%).

Engineering & related13.5%
Food, hospitality & personal services12.4%
Society & culture10.1%
Architecture & building6.7%
Agriculture & environment6.7%
Management & commerce6.7%
Health4.5%
Education3.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$667▲ +20.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,091▼ -18.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,375▲ +7.6%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week3.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week4.2%

Household income distribution

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (28%).

$650–$1,49935.8%
$1,500–$2,99926.3%
Under $65025.3%
$3,000–$3,9994.2%

Personal income distribution

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 54%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (11%).

Under $65046.4%
$650–$1,49930.2%
$1,500–$2,9999.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.0%People with a mental health condition10.5%People needing help with daily activities6.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is None at 56%, followed by One condition (27%) and Two conditions (11%).

None48.7%
One condition23.1%
Two conditions9.7%
Three or more5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (20%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis10.9%
Mental health10.5%
Asthma9.2%
Heart disease7.6%
Other condition6.3%
Diabetes4.6%
Stroke3.4%
Lung condition1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.7%People providing unpaid care12.5%People caring for children unpaid26.6%People who served in the Defence Force4.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -16.0%since 2011One-parent families21.2%People living alone35.8%▲ +84.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (21%).

  • Couples with children50%
  • Couples without children28%
  • One-parent families21%

Household size

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is 1 person at 36%, followed by 2 people (35%) and 3 people (13%).

1 person35.8%
2 people34.7%
3 people12.6%
5 people7.4%
4 people5.3%
6 or more4.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$964▼ -35.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting27.4%Homes owned outright36.8%Separate (detached) houses95.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms72.6%▲ +2.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Rented (32%) and Owned with a mortgage (22%).

  • Owned outright43%
  • Rented32%
  • Owned with a mortgage22%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Other dwelling (4%).

  • Separate house96%
  • Other dwelling4%

Bedrooms per home

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 61%, followed by 2 bedrooms (19%) and 4 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms57.9%
2 bedrooms17.9%
4 bedrooms14.7%
1 bedroom4.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is $200–$349 at 61%, followed by Under $200 (39%).

$200–$34973.1%
Under $20046.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Under $1,000 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (41%) and $1,800–$2,999 (14%).

Under $1,00072.2%
$1,000–$1,79966.7%
$1,800–$2,99922.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.0%▲ +5.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (38%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles43.2%
1 vehicle42.0%
3 vehicles13.6%
No vehicle8.0%
4 or more3.4%

How people get to work

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Walked (11%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)70.3%
Walked9.9%
Car (passenger)5.0%
Worked at home3.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.8%Labour-force participation53.6%Employed full-time57.4%

Industries people work in

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Manufacturing at 24%, followed by Education & training (17%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (16%).

Manufacturing20.8%
Education & training14.9%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing13.9%
Transport & warehousing6.9%
Public administration & safety5.0%
Health care & social assistance5.0%
Construction4.0%
Retail trade4.0%
Accommodation & food4.0%
Professional & technical4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Cecil Plains (L), the largest group is Machinery operators & drivers at 26%, followed by Labourers (22%) and Managers (13%).

Machinery operators & drivers24.8%
Labourers20.8%
Managers12.9%
Technicians & trades10.9%
Clerical & administrative8.9%
Community & personal service6.9%
Professionals5.9%
Sales workers5.0%

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