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Queenstown

3 km²

Queenstown has household incomes well below most areas, a moderately large population and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Queenstown, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,772▲ +59.9%since 2011 Median age47 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.6%People aged 65 and over21.8%Children under 1516.3%People in a de facto relationship16.7%▲ +68.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Queenstown, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)31.0%

Seniors (65+)21.8%

Young adults (25–44)20.5%

Children (0–14)16.3%

Youth (15–24)10.0%

Marital status

In Queenstown, the largest group is Never married at 42%, followed by Married (34%) and Divorced (11%).

Never married42%
Married34%
Divorced11%
Widowed9%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Queenstown, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia81.2%

England2.3%

New Zealand1.5%

Philippines0.6%

South Africa0.5%

India0.3%

Nepal0.2%

Italy0.2%

Ancestry

In Queenstown, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (39%) and Irish (9%).

Australian45.1%

English44.1%

Irish10.3%

Scottish5.2%

German4.6%

Dutch2.5%

Italian1.4%

Filipino0.7%

Chinese0.3%

Vietnamese0.2%

Language

People using another language at home3.7%

Language used at home

In Queenstown, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only88.1%

Religion

People with no religion40.2%

Religious affiliation

In Queenstown, the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (44%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity53%
No religion44%
Other religions1%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1228.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.6%

Highest year of school

In Queenstown, the largest group is Year 10 at 42%, followed by Year 12 (31%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1037.5%

Year 1228.0%

Year 9 or below12.1%

Year 1111.6%

Highest qualification level

In Queenstown, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 57%, followed by Bachelor degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Certificate III / IV41.2%

Bachelor degree12.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma8.9%

Postgraduate degree3.9%

Certificate I / II3.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.7%

Field of qualification

In Queenstown, the largest group is Engineering & related at 29%, followed by Management & commerce (14%) and Society & culture (12%).

Engineering & related21.4%

Management & commerce10.2%

Society & culture8.9%

Health8.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.1%

Education6.5%

Architecture & building4.9%

Creative arts3.0%

Information technology2.2%

Agriculture & environment1.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$509▲ +39.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$847▲ +31.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,378▲ +61.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.7%

Household income distribution

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

Under $65034.5%

$650–$1,49927.5%

$1,500–$2,99918.6%

$3,000–$3,9994.8%

$4,000 or more3.8%

Personal income distribution

In Queenstown, the largest group is Under $650 at 61%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65054.9%

$650–$1,49921.9%

$1,500–$2,99911.5%

$3,000 or more2.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.9%People with a mental health condition12.4%People needing help with daily activities10.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Queenstown, the largest group is None at 61%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (9%).

None55.4%

One condition20.9%

Two conditions8.5%

Three or more5.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Queenstown, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis13.4%

Mental health12.4%

Asthma9.9%

Other condition9.9%

Diabetes6.9%

Heart disease5.8%

Lung condition3.4%

Cancer2.7%

Stroke1.5%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.6%People providing unpaid care13.6%People caring for children unpaid20.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -13.0%since 2011 One-parent families19.9%People living alone43.3%▲ +47.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Queenstown, the largest group is Couples with children at 43%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (20%).

Couples with children43%
Couples without children37%
One-parent families20%
Other families1%

Household size

In Queenstown, the largest group is 1 person at 43%, followed by 2 people (33%) and 3 people (10%).

1 person43.3%

2 people33.4%

3 people10.0%

4 people8.9%

5 people3.3%

6 or more0.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$574▼ -47.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting23.0%Homes owned outright48.5%Separate (detached) houses95.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms74.6%▲ +2.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Queenstown, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Rented (24%) and Owned with a mortgage (23%).

Owned outright50%
Rented24%
Owned with a mortgage23%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Queenstown, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Flat or apartment (2%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (1%).

Separate house97%
Flat or apartment2%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%

Bedrooms per home

In Queenstown, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 61%, followed by 2 bedrooms (19%) and 4 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms59.5%

2 bedrooms18.8%

4 bedrooms13.5%

1 bedroom3.8%

5 or more1.6%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Queenstown, the largest group is Under $200 at 77%, followed by $200–$349 (20%) and $350–$549 (3%).

Under $20072.0%

$200–$34918.8%

$350–$5492.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Queenstown, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 80%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (16%) and $1,800–$2,999 (4%).

Under $1,00080.0%

$1,000–$1,79916.1%

$1,800–$2,9994.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle11.7%▲ +5.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Queenstown, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 44%, followed by 2 vehicles (29%) and No vehicle (12%).

1 vehicle43.8%

2 vehicles29.1%

No vehicle11.7%

3 vehicles10.2%

4 or more4.3%

How people get to work

In Queenstown, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Walked (12%) and Car (passenger) (8%).

Car (driver)64.5%

Walked10.7%

Car (passenger)6.9%

Worked at home4.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.2%Recent arrivals from overseas7.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate10.9%Labour-force participation48.2%Employed full-time56.1%

Industries people work in

In Queenstown, the largest group is Mining at 18%, followed by Accommodation & food (12%) and Retail trade (11%).

Mining16.8%

Accommodation & food11.9%

Retail trade10.7%

Education & training10.7%

Health care & social assistance10.5%

Transport & warehousing6.9%

Public administration & safety6.8%

Construction4.1%

Administrative & support3.9%

Other services3.1%

Occupations people work in

In Queenstown, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Labourers (17%) and Machinery operators & drivers (15%).

Technicians & trades17.6%

Labourers17.1%

Machinery operators & drivers15.1%

Community & personal service14.0%

Professionals10.7%

Clerical & administrative8.0%

Managers7.7%

Sales workers7.7%

Nearby areas

Strahan (L)Zeehan (L)Rosebery (L)Tullah (L)Waratah (L)Remainder of State/Territory (Tas.)Ridgley (L)Mole Creek (L)

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