# 4213, QLD

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Gold Coast

Area: 169 km²

More than 92% of homes in postcode 4213 have three or more bedrooms, making it a place of exceptionally large households. This is a growing community of over 31,000 people where families with children are common. It is a relatively wealthy area with high household incomes and a well-qualified workforce. Most residents live in detached houses and rely heavily on cars to get around the region.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.1% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The typical resident is 40, though the number of seniors has risen to 15.5% since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 31,153 | +12.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 40 yrs | +5.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.2% | +110.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 15.5% | +39.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 21.1% | -6.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.2% | +14.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 28.0%, Young adults (25–44) 23.3%, Children (0–14) 21.1%, Seniors (65+) 15.5%, Youth (15–24) 12.1%

**Marital status** — Married 51.2%, Never married 31.9%, Divorced 9.8%, Widowed 3.8%, Separated 3.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

About 24.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most areas, though this is still below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 24.7% | -1.2% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 71.1%, England 6.1%, New Zealand 6.0%, South Africa 2.1%, China 0.7%, India 0.4%, Philippines 0.4%, Italy 0.3%, Vietnam 0.1%, Nepal 0.0%

**Ancestry** — English 44.8%, Australian 35.2%, Scottish 11.3%, Irish 10.7%, German 5.3%, Italian 2.8%, Dutch 2.1%, Chinese 2.0%, Indian 0.9%, Greek 0.7%, Filipino 0.7%, Vietnamese 0.2%

## Language

English is the main language for 87.7% of the community. While 7.8% of people use another language at home—which is higher than most areas—this is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 7.8% | +13.1% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.8% | +15.4% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 87.7%, Mandarin 1.0%, Italian 0.3%, Cantonese 0.2%, Hindi 0.2%, Tagalog 0.2%, Greek 0.2%, Vietnamese 0.2%, Arabic 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%

## Religion

People with no religion make up 44.7% of the population, well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as this group rose by 23 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 44.7% | +102.5% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 46.4%, No religion 44.7%, Not stated 6.5%, Buddhism 1.1%, Hinduism 0.5%, Other religions 0.4%, Islam 0.3%, Judaism 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

The community is well-qualified, with 21.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This trend is growing, with the number of people completing Year 12 rising over 9 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 59.2% | +18.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 21.6% | +49.6% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.06 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 7 | — |
| School enrolments | 4,401 | — |
| Average school size | 629 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,077 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 59.2%, Year 10 21.5%, Year 11 7.3%, Year 9 or below 6.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 32.2%, Bachelor degree 23.0%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.5%, Postgraduate degree 6.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.6%, Certificate I / II 1.9%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 18.5%, Engineering & related 13.3%, Health 11.5%, Society & culture 11.4%, Education 8.9%, Architecture & building 8.4%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.0%, Creative arts 3.8%, Information technology 2.0%, Natural & physical sciences 2.0%, Agriculture & environment 1.8%

## Income

Household wealth is high here, with 26.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas. The typical family earns $2,166 weekly, which is about the same as the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $783 | +37.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,057 | +50.7% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,166 | +49.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 11.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 26.5% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 31.6%, $650–$1,499 22.7%, $4,000 or more 13.6%, $3,000–$3,999 12.9%, Under $650 11.0%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 40.3%, $650–$1,499 31.2%, $1,500–$2,999 17.9%, $3,000 or more 4.3%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 26.2% of residents. Mental health conditions are reported by 8.2% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 26.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.3% | +45.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 8.2%, Other condition 8.0%, Arthritis 7.8%, Asthma 7.8%, Heart disease 3.4%, Diabetes 3.2%, Cancer 2.9%, Lung condition 1.7%, Stroke 0.8%, Dementia 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 65.7%, One condition 18.8%, Two conditions 5.0%, Three or more 2.4%

## Community Participation

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 32.1% of people caring for children, a rate well above the national average. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 14.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 14.3% | -22.7% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.2% | +10.6% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 32.1% | -3.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 23.4% | -7.0% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 64.2% of households.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 13.3% | +0.3% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 14.2% | +4.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 64.2%, Couples without children 21.8%, One-parent families 13.3%, Other families 0.7%

**Household size** — 2 people 30.5%, 4 people 21.2%, 3 people 19.4%, 1 person 14.2%, 5 people 9.3%, 6 or more 5.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Detached houses dominate the landscape, with 87.1% of homes being separate dwellings. Renting is uncommon at 16.9%, which is far below the state average, while typical weekly rents of $500 are among the highest in similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $500 | +31.6% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,100 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 16.9% | -21.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 29.7% | +11.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 87.1% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 92.0% | +0.5% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 51.4%, Owned outright 29.7%, Rented 16.9%, Other tenure 1.1%, Not stated 1.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 87.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 11.6%, Flat or apartment 0.8%, Other dwelling 0.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 40.6%, 3 bedrooms 34.7%, 5 or more 16.7%, 2 bedrooms 5.4%, 1 bedroom 1.2%, Studio / none 0.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 39.9%, $550–$749 29.2%, $200–$349 10.1%, Under $200 8.5%, $750 or more 7.4%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 39.2%, $1,000–$1,799 23.0%, $3,000 or more 18.7%, Under $1,000 12.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 64.2% of people driving to work and only 0.7% using public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and very few (1.8%) have none.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 1.8% | -17.5% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 15.4% | +132.8% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.7% | -56.7% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 54 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 1.73 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 140.3 | — |
| Public transport routes | 4 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 67 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 58 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 64.2%, Worked at home 15.4%, Car (passenger) 3.7%, Walked 1.0%, Train 0.4%, Bus 0.3%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 43.8%, 1 vehicle 21.7%, 3 vehicles 19.2%, 4 or more 13.4%, No vehicle 1.8%

## Migration & Movement

The population is somewhat mobile, with 38% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011, now making up 5.8% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 38.0% | -7.3% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 5.8% | -57.4% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

More adults are working or looking for work (65.5%) compared to the national average. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by construction.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | -31.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 65.5% | -1.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 54.2% | -8.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.7%, Construction 13.4%, Retail trade 10.3%, Education & training 9.9%, Accommodation & food 7.3%, Professional & technical 7.3%, Manufacturing 4.7%, Other services 4.6%, Public administration & safety 4.5%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Transport & warehousing 2.9%, Arts & recreation 2.3%, Finance & insurance 2.2%, Rental & real estate 2.2%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Mining 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.7%, Electricity, gas & water 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 21.6%, Technicians & trades 15.5%, Managers 13.3%, Clerical & administrative 12.7%, Community & personal service 11.8%, Sales workers 10.1%, Labourers 8.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.4%

## Economy & Advantage

The area ranks very high for overall advantage, scoring an 8 out of 10. It is particularly strong in its access to money and resources, reaching the maximum score of 10.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 8 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 10 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 7 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,032 | — |

## Crime & Safety

This is a very safe area, with only 3 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 3 | — |

## Walkability

The region is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.6. Many residents live far from essential services, with only 13.8% within a 15-minute walk of health services.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 2.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 2.6 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 22.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 27.4% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 39.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 37.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 66.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 13.8% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 7.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 13 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 12.1% | — |

## Schools serving 4213, QLD

7 schools, 4,401 students, average ICSEA 1,077.

By sector: Government 6, Independent 1

By type: Primary 5, Combined 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mudgeeraba Creek State School | Government | Primary | 5.6 km | 613 |
| Mudgeeraba State School | Government | Primary | 7.0 km | 584 |
| Somerset College | Independent | Combined | 7.0 km | 1,612 |
| Clover Hill State School | Government | Primary | 7.1 km | 888 |
| Mudgeeraba Special School | Government | Combined | 7.3 km | 167 |
| Springbrook State School | Government | Primary | 8.5 km | 29 |
| Worongary State School | Government | Primary | 12.2 km | 508 |

## Areas within 4213, QLD

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