# 4751, QLD

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Mackay

Area: 109 km²

Significant growth in wealth and a shift in age define postcode 4751, where the typical resident is now 37. It is a family-heavy area with a much higher proportion of children than most parts of Australia. This community is marked by high typical incomes and a very low unemployment rate of 2.3%. Most people live in large, detached houses and work in industries like mining and trades, creating a stable, prosperous environment in regional Queensland.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and a high proportion of children under 15 at 21.7%. While the number of seniors is much lower than most areas, this group rose 5.8 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 4,681 | +8.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 37 yrs | +12.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.9% | +90.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 13.8% | +73.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 21.7% | -7.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 13.6% | +18.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 27.6%, Young adults (25–44) 25.1%, Children (0–14) 21.7%, Seniors (65+) 13.8%, Youth (15–24) 12.0%

**Marital status** — Married 54.0%, Never married 31.1%, Divorced 7.7%, Separated 3.7%, Widowed 3.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 84.4% born here and only 6.0% born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 6.0% | -8.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 84.4%, New Zealand 1.9%, England 1.2%, South Africa 0.5%, Philippines 0.5%, Italy 0.1%, India 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 41.9%, English 38.9%, Scottish 11.5%, Irish 9.8%, German 7.1%, Italian 3.3%, Filipino 1.3%, Dutch 1.2%, Chinese 0.4%, Greek 0.4%, Indian 0.2%

## Language

English is the primary language for 89.3% of residents. Very few people use another language at home (1.6%), a figure that is far below both the state and national levels.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 1.6% | -32.8% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.1% | -71.2% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 89.3%, Tagalog 0.1%, Italian 0.1%, Hindi 0.1%

## Religion

Christianity is the most common faith at 55.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 33.4%, a figure that has risen 17 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 33.4% | +102.1% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 55.7%, No religion 33.4%, Not stated 10.2%, Buddhism 0.3%, Islam 0.3%, Other religions 0.1%, Judaism 0.1%, Hinduism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

A small number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (7.6%), which is far below the national average. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 42.7% of people finished Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 42.7% | +15.3% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 7.6% | +4.2% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.97 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 2 | — |
| School enrolments | 655 | — |
| Average school size | 328 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 978 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 42.7%, Year 10 29.7%, Year 9 or below 9.6%, Year 11 7.5%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 50.2%, Bachelor degree 10.8%, Advanced diploma / diploma 10.4%, Certificate I / II 2.5%, Graduate diploma / certificate 1.5%, Postgraduate degree 1.3%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 30.6%, Management & commerce 13.6%, Society & culture 7.6%, Health 6.9%, Education 6.4%, Architecture & building 5.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.9%, Agriculture & environment 1.2%, Natural & physical sciences 1.0%, Creative arts 0.7%, Information technology 0.6%

## Income

Typical weekly family income is $2,390, which is a little above the national figure. The area is quite wealthy, with 25.4% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $921 | +21.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,156 | +17.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,390 | +19.2% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 14.8% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 25.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 31.9%, $650–$1,499 18.6%, $3,000–$3,999 13.8%, $4,000 or more 11.6%, Under $650 10.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 32.0%, $650–$1,499 31.0%, $1,500–$2,999 21.0%, $3,000 or more 4.8%

## Health & Disability

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Only 3.6% need help with daily activities, and 25.8% have a long-term health condition, which is lower than the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 25.8% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.6% | +44.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 7.8%, Arthritis 7.1%, Mental health 7.1%, Other condition 5.1%, Diabetes 4.8%, Heart disease 3.8%, Cancer 2.8%, Lung condition 1.4%, Stroke 0.9%, Dementia 0.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 62.0%, One condition 18.0%, Two conditions 5.3%, Three or more 2.5%

## Community Participation

Caregiving is common here, as 31.0% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. However, volunteering has fallen to 13.0% since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 13.0% | -25.1% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.3% | +18.8% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 31.0% | -13.4% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.4% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 22.3% | -12.3% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.7 people per dwelling. About 60% of households are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.7 | -6.9% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 10.4% | +12.7% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 17.1% | +20.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 60.0%, Couples without children 29.5%, One-parent families 10.4%, Other families 0.4%

**Household size** — 2 people 38.0%, 4 people 17.4%, 1 person 17.1%, 3 people 15.6%, 5 people 8.1%, 6 or more 3.9%

## Housing & Dwellings

Detached houses are the standard here (92.6%), and 88.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 32.8% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are $360.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $360 | +20.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,733 | -20.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 20.8% | +6.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 32.8% | +9.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 92.6% | -2.8% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 88.4% | +2.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 43.6%, Owned outright 32.8%, Rented 20.8%, Not stated 1.5%, Other tenure 1.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 92.6%, Townhouse / semi-detached 6.3%, Flat or apartment 0.7%, Other dwelling 0.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 42.3%, 4 bedrooms 39.6%, 2 bedrooms 9.4%, 5 or more 6.6%, 1 bedroom 1.0%, Studio / none 0.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 53.2%, $200–$349 36.7%, Under $200 6.1%, $550–$749 2.1%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 35.0%, $1,800–$2,999 32.8%, Under $1,000 14.4%, $3,000 or more 10.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is heavily car-reliant, with 71.8% of workers driving to work and only 1.2% using public transport. Very few homes (1.7%) are without a motor vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 1.7% | -43.7% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 5.3% | +71.8% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.2% | -52.5% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.56 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 44.9 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 77 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 71.8%, Worked at home 5.3%, Car (passenger) 4.0%, Bus 1.2%, Walked 1.2%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 41.1%, 1 vehicle 24.0%, 3 vehicles 20.3%, 4 or more 12.5%, No vehicle 1.7%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with 31.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals fell significantly since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 31.2% | -25.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 6.0% | -72.3% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 2.3% and 64.6% of people working full-time. Mining (15.0%) and health care (10.4%) are the main industries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 67.0% | -6.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.6% | -5.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Mining 15.0%, Health care & social assistance 10.4%, Retail trade 8.8%, Manufacturing 8.6%, Construction 7.8%, Other services 6.8%, Transport & warehousing 6.4%, Education & training 5.8%, Professional & technical 4.7%, Wholesale trade 4.4%, Accommodation & food 4.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 4.0%, Public administration & safety 3.5%, Administrative & support 2.4%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%, Arts & recreation 0.6%, Electricity, gas & water 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 22.9%, Clerical & administrative 14.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 13.9%, Professionals 10.8%, Managers 9.7%, Sales workers 9.0%, Labourers 8.5%, Community & personal service 8.3%

## Economy & Advantage

Residents generally have high access to money and resources, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas. However, the area ranks much lower for education and job skills.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 5 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 7 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 8 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 2 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 976 | — |

## Walkability

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.2. Many residents live far from essentials, with only 30.1% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 3.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 3.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 34.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 30.1% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 53.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 28.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 69.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 34.8% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 9.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 2 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.7% | — |

## Schools serving 4751, QLD

2 schools, 655 students, average ICSEA 978.

By sector: Catholic 1, Government 1

By type: Primary 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 4.6 km | 349 |
| Walkerston State School | Government | Primary | 4.8 km | 306 |

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