# 4655, QLD

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Fraser Coast

Area: 459 km²

Spanning over 450 square kilometres in Queensland, postcode 4655 is a large, predominantly car-dependent region. It is a community of retirees, with a typical resident aged 51 and a very high proportion of seniors. While the population has grown by 21% since 2011, the area remains characterized by lower typical incomes and a significant number of residents needing daily health support. The landscape is mostly made up of detached houses, reflecting a quiet, residential feel far from the state's urban centres.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is far older than the national figure, with 30.9% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 8.6 percentage points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 66,789 | +20.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 51 yrs | +15.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 4.8% | +36.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 30.9% | +38.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.6% | -19.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.3% | +12.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 30.9%, Older adults (45–64) 26.5%, Young adults (25–44) 18.0%, Children (0–14) 15.6%, Youth (15–24) 9.0%

**Marital status** — Married 48.7%, Never married 27.0%, Divorced 12.3%, Widowed 7.7%, Separated 4.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 18.0% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 18.0% | +5.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 76.0%, England 5.6%, New Zealand 3.5%, Philippines 0.8%, South Africa 0.7%, India 0.5%, China 0.2%, Italy 0.2%, Nepal 0.1%, Vietnam 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 45.7%, Australian 37.3%, Scottish 11.0%, Irish 10.5%, German 7.1%, Italian 1.9%, Dutch 1.7%, Filipino 1.1%, Chinese 0.9%, Indian 0.7%, Greek 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.1%

## Language

English is the primary language for 89.6% of the community. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 4.8% | +27.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.4% | +6.5% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 89.6%, Mandarin 0.3%, Tagalog 0.2%, Italian 0.1%, Hindi 0.1%, Arabic 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%, Greek 0.1%, Cantonese 0.1%, Vietnamese 0.1%

## Religion

About 41.9% of residents report having no religion, which is roughly the same as the Queensland figure. This has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 41.9% | +91.5% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 48.2%, No religion 41.9%, Not stated 7.8%, Buddhism 0.8%, Other religions 0.5%, Hinduism 0.4%, Islam 0.3%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 40.7% | +22.3% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 12.9% | +43.9% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.44 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 15 | — |
| School enrolments | 10,111 | — |
| Average school size | 674 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 989 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 40.7%, Year 10 30.4%, Year 9 or below 13.2%, Year 11 8.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 39.0%, Bachelor degree 15.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.2%, Postgraduate degree 3.8%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.8%, Certificate I / II 2.8%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 15.5%, Management & commerce 14.4%, Health 12.4%, Society & culture 12.4%, Education 8.7%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.8%, Architecture & building 6.5%, Creative arts 1.9%, Agriculture & environment 1.8%, Natural & physical sciences 1.3%, Information technology 1.3%

## Income

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,109 a week. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $556 | +39.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,109 | +41.8% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,327 | +46.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 5.3% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 9.5% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 37.1%, $1,500–$2,999 23.1%, Under $650 22.2%, $3,000–$3,999 5.3%, $4,000 or more 4.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 52.3%, $650–$1,499 27.9%, $1,500–$2,999 10.1%, $3,000 or more 1.8%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are common here, as 39.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 10.5% of people need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 39.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 12.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 10.5% | +27.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 16.0%, Mental health 12.3%, Other condition 10.7%, Asthma 9.7%, Heart disease 7.3%, Diabetes 6.7%, Cancer 5.1%, Lung condition 4.9%, Stroke 1.8%, Dementia 1.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 52.0%, One condition 23.0%, Two conditions 9.8%, Three or more 6.8%

## Community Participation

A high 14.3% of residents provide unpaid care, which is more than most similar areas. Additionally, 5.6% of the community served in the Defence Force.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 12.4% | -27.5% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.3% | +10.8% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 20.5% | -16.5% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 5.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 23.8% | -14.3% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

The area has a high rate of one-parent families at 17.4%, though the typical home is small with just 2.3 people.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | -4.2% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 17.4% | -0.8% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 26.4% | +8.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 42.2%, Couples without children 39.5%, One-parent families 17.4%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 43.2%, 1 person 26.4%, 3 people 12.8%, 4 people 10.0%, 5 people 4.7%, 6 or more 2.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 43.5% owned outright—far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $340.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $340 | +36.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,439 | -5.8% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 26.2% | -19.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 43.5% | +15.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 84.2% | -1.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 79.4% | +1.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 43.5%, Rented 26.2%, Owned with a mortgage 26.1%, Other tenure 2.4%, Not stated 1.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 84.2%, Townhouse / semi-detached 11.0%, Flat or apartment 2.7%, Other dwelling 1.7%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 39.0%, 4 bedrooms 34.9%, 2 bedrooms 15.4%, 5 or more 5.5%, 1 bedroom 3.0%, Studio / none 0.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 43.2%, $350–$549 42.3%, Under $200 9.3%, $550–$749 1.7%, $750 or more 0.4%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 44.6%, $1,800–$2,999 22.1%, Under $1,000 21.9%, $3,000 or more 5.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

The region is almost entirely reliant on cars, with 68.8% of people driving to work and no public transport stops or routes available.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 5.6% | -27.7% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 7.3% | +51.8% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.4% | -53.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 68.8%, Worked at home 7.3%, Car (passenger) 5.7%, Walked 2.1%, Bicycle 0.7%, Bus 0.3%, Train 0.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 41.3%, 2 vehicles 35.6%, 3 vehicles 11.5%, 4 or more 6.0%, No vehicle 5.6%

## Migration & Movement

The area has seen significant movement, with 47.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 47.1% | -3.8% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 6.6% | -38.5% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Working or looking for work is far less common here than across the state, and the unemployment rate of 7.9% is among the highest for its level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% | -30.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 44.7% | -3.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 54.1% | -4.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 23.4%, Retail trade 11.6%, Construction 9.7%, Accommodation & food 9.1%, Education & training 8.9%, Public administration & safety 5.7%, Other services 4.3%, Manufacturing 3.7%, Professional & technical 3.5%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Transport & warehousing 3.2%, Rental & real estate 1.7%, Mining 1.6%, Wholesale trade 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.1%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 18.5%, Community & personal service 17.6%, Technicians & trades 13.9%, Labourers 11.3%, Clerical & administrative 10.9%, Sales workers 10.5%, Managers 9.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.9%

## Economy & Advantage

The community faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 20% of areas for overall advantage and job skills.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 2 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 2 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 3 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 2 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 910 | — |

## Crime & Safety

The area is very safe, with only 1 recorded offence per 100,000 people, placing it among the lowest for its level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 1 | — |

## Walkability

Walkability is very low with a score of 2.6, as the area is mostly car-dependent. Only 15.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 2.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 2.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 27.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 45.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 42.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 74.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 15.8% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 4.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 13 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.5% | — |

## Schools serving 4655, QLD

15 schools, 10,111 students, average ICSEA 989.

By sector: Government 9, Independent 4, Catholic 2

By type: Primary 7, Combined 6, Secondary 2

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fraser Coast Anglican College | Independent | Combined | 13.5 km | 1,010 |
| Carinity Education - Glendyne | Independent | Combined | 14.6 km | 142 |
| Star of the Sea Catholic School | Catholic | Primary | 15.1 km | 388 |
| Kawungan State School | Government | Primary | 15.8 km | 877 |
| Sandy Strait State School | Government | Primary | 15.8 km | 706 |
| Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay | Independent | Combined | 15.8 km | 631 |
| St James Lutheran College | Independent | Combined | 15.9 km | 754 |
| Hervey Bay Special School | Government | Combined | 15.9 km | 105 |
| Urangan State High School | Government | Secondary | 16.3 km | 1,342 |
| Yarrilee State School | Government | Primary | 17.0 km | 732 |

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