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Laura (L) (Qld)

11 km²

Laura (L) (Qld) stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with one of the most renter-heavy areas in the country.

Beyond that, it has very few residents and slightly above-average household incomes.

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📍 Laura (L) (Qld), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population101▼ -61.6%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +30.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population75.2%People aged 65 and over23.8%Children under 1529.7%People in a de facto relationship41.9%▲ +28.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Children (0–14) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Older adults (45–64) (21%).

Children (0–14)29.7%

Young adults (25–44)25.7%

Older adults (45–64)23.8%

Seniors (65+)23.8%

Youth (15–24)8.9%

Marital status

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Never married at 69%, followed by Married (21%) and Divorced (6%).

Never married69%
Married21%
Divorced6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia87.1%

Ancestry

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Australian at 69%, followed by English (16%) and Irish (16%).

Australian30.7%

English6.9%

Irish6.9%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only90.1%

Religion

People with no religion15.8%

Religious affiliation

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Christianity at 67%, followed by No religion (33%).

Christianity67%
No religion33%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1213.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Highest year of school

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Year 10 at 49%, followed by Year 12 (20%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1033.3%

Year 1213.6%

Year 9 or below11.1%

Year 119.9%

Highest qualification level

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 100%.

Certificate III / IV23.1%

Field of qualification

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Architecture & building at 50%, followed by Health (50%).

Architecture & building7.7%

Health7.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$493▲ +68.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,687▲ +93.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,625▲ +92.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week18.5%

Household income distribution

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 58%, followed by $4,000 or more (26%) and Under $650 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99940.7%

$4,000 or more18.5%

Under $65011.1%

Personal income distribution

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Under $650 at 62%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (6%).

Under $65033.7%

$650–$1,49914.0%

$1,500–$2,9993.5%

$3,000 or more3.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition9.9%People with a mental health condition4.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (7%).

None45.5%

One condition10.9%

Two conditions4.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Diabetes at 45%, followed by Mental health (20%) and Other condition (20%).

Diabetes8.9%

Mental health4.0%

Other condition4.0%

Heart disease3.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers5.8%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid20.9%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework4.7%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0▼ -9.1%since 2011 One-parent families23.6%People living alone25.9%▲ +5.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Couples with children at 38%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (28%).

Couples with children38%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families28%
Other families5%

Household size

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is 2 people at 29%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 3 people (18%).

2 people29.6%

1 person25.9%

3 people18.5%

6 or more18.5%

4 people11.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$120—since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.20▼ -14.3%since 2011 Households renting88.9%Homes owned outright22.2%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms55.6%▼ -6.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Rented at 80%, followed by Owned outright (20%).

Rented80%
Owned outright20%

Types of homes

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 65%, followed by 1 bedroom (17%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms55.6%

1 bedroom14.8%

2 bedrooms14.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $20083.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle41.7%▼ -3.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is No vehicle at 37%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 2 vehicles (15%).

No vehicle41.7%

1 vehicle37.5%

2 vehicles16.7%

3 vehicles16.7%

How people get to work

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Walked at 82%, followed by Car (driver) (18%).

Walked78.3%

Car (driver)17.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation32.6%Employed full-time56.5%

Industries people work in

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Administrative & support at 33%, followed by Health care & social assistance (30%) and Accommodation & food (22%).

Administrative & support39.1%

Health care & social assistance34.8%

Accommodation & food26.1%

Education & training17.4%

Occupations people work in

In Laura (L) (Qld), the largest group is Managers at 34%, followed by Professionals (31%) and Labourers (14%).

Managers43.5%

Professionals39.1%

Labourers17.4%

Technicians & trades13.0%

Community & personal service13.0%

Nearby areas

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👥 Demographics & Identity