# 4811, QLD

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Townsville

Area: 166 km²

Full-time employment is much more common in postcode 4811 than in most similar areas, reflecting a workforce with strong earning power. The typical personal weekly income of $935 is a little above the national figure, and the area has seen a significant rise in high-earning households since 2011. It is a relatively young community where a high proportion of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. This mix of professional stability and cultural diversity defines the local character.

## Demographics & Identity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is generally younger than most, with a typical age of 36, and has a high rate of de facto relationships at 16.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 13,688 | +16.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 36 yrs | +5.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 11.8% | +35.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 13.3% | +43.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.0% | -23.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 16.2% | +26.4% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 31.6%, Older adults (45–64) 24.0%, Children (0–14) 16.0%, Youth (15–24) 15.0%, Seniors (65+) 13.3%

**Marital status** — Never married 44.1%, Married 39.1%, Divorced 8.7%, Separated 4.3%, Widowed 3.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia (81.7%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though there has been a small increase in people born overseas since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 12.4% | +11.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 81.7%, England 2.2%, New Zealand 1.7%, India 0.9%, Philippines 0.7%, South Africa 0.7%, Italy 0.2%, Vietnam 0.1%, China 0.1%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 35.7%, Australian 34.8%, Irish 11.0%, Scottish 9.5%, German 5.1%, Italian 5.0%, Dutch 1.3%, Chinese 1.2%, Indian 1.2%, Filipino 1.0%, Greek 0.7%, Vietnamese 0.1%

## Language

English is the main language for 78.2% of the community. While 7.1% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 7.1% | +48.4% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.7% | +7.7% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 78.2%, Hindi 0.3%, Tagalog 0.3%, Mandarin 0.2%, Greek 0.2%, Italian 0.2%, Arabic 0.2%, Vietnamese 0.2%, Cantonese 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%

## Religion

Religious affiliation is changing, with the number of people reporting no religion rising 18 points since 2011 to reach 37.0%. This figure is still a little below the national average of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 37.0% | +89.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 44.2%, No religion 37.0%, Not stated 15.7%, Hinduism 1.1%, Buddhism 0.8%, Islam 0.5%, Other religions 0.5%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 18.0%, though this remains well below the national figure. More people have completed Year 12 than in most similar areas, reaching 51.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 51.9% | +22.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 18.0% | +45.4% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.37 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 3 | — |
| School enrolments | 763 | — |
| Average school size | 254 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 941 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 51.9%, Year 10 26.4%, Year 9 or below 8.5%, Year 11 5.9%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 33.7%, Bachelor degree 23.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.3%, Postgraduate degree 6.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.5%, Certificate I / II 2.4%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 15.8%, Management & commerce 15.5%, Health 13.9%, Society & culture 12.1%, Education 7.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.8%, Architecture & building 5.4%, Natural & physical sciences 2.6%, Creative arts 2.0%, Agriculture & environment 1.6%, Information technology 1.3%

## Income

Typical family and household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, and the typical weekly family income of $2,192 is a little above the state average. High-income households earning $3,000 or more a week have increased by 11 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $935 | +37.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,807 | +26.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,192 | +35.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 10.3% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 20.5% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 32.3%, $650–$1,499 24.8%, Under $650 12.9%, $3,000–$3,999 10.8%, $4,000 or more 9.8%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 30.6%, Under $650 30.2%, $1,500–$2,999 18.7%, $3,000 or more 3.2%

## Health & Disability

About 25.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. Mental health is the most common long-term condition reported at 8.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 25.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.0% | +52.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 8.9%, Arthritis 7.9%, Asthma 7.0%, Other condition 6.9%, Diabetes 4.2%, Heart disease 3.6%, Cancer 2.9%, Lung condition 1.9%, Dementia 0.9%, Stroke 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 57.4%, One condition 17.3%, Two conditions 5.6%, Three or more 3.0%

## Community Participation

The area has a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 10.0%, well above the national figure of 2.8%. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas, falling to 11.3% since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 11.3% | -23.3% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.2% | +11.9% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 22.9% | -19.0% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 10.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 16.8% | -20.3% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 16.3% of households. People living alone also increased to 26.0% over the last ten years.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | -11.1% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 16.3% | +2.9% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 26.0% | +37.9% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 52.8%, Couples without children 29.4%, One-parent families 16.3%, Other families 1.5%

**Household size** — 2 people 36.4%, 1 person 26.0%, 3 people 16.0%, 4 people 13.6%, 5 people 5.5%, 6 or more 2.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renters make up 36.9% of the community, which is well above the national average. Detached houses are very common at 83.4%, though the proportion of homes owned outright is much lower than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $340 | +11.5% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,517 | -14.8% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 36.9% | +11.3% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 25.2% | -5.6% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 83.4% | -6.5% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 77.4% | -5.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 36.9%, Owned with a mortgage 35.6%, Owned outright 25.2%, Not stated 1.5%, Other tenure 0.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 83.4%, Flat or apartment 8.8%, Townhouse / semi-detached 6.1%, Other dwelling 1.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 37.9%, 4 bedrooms 32.7%, 2 bedrooms 15.5%, 5 or more 6.8%, 1 bedroom 4.6%, Studio / none 0.8%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 41.4%, $350–$549 41.4%, Under $200 10.4%, $550–$749 3.6%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 43.9%, $1,800–$2,999 25.2%, Under $1,000 18.7%, $3,000 or more 7.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people drive to work, and only 0.5% use public transport. Working from home is very rare here at 4.7%, which is far below the national figure of 21.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.8% | -19.3% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 4.7% | +98.8% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.5% | -59.1% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.65 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 213.4 | — |
| Public transport routes | 3 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 58 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 73.4%, Car (passenger) 4.9%, Worked at home 4.7%, Walked 1.4%, Bicycle 0.9%, Bus 0.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 40.8%, 1 vehicle 35.6%, 3 vehicles 13.9%, 4 or more 6.1%, No vehicle 3.8%

## Migration & Movement

The area is relatively mobile, with 39.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 11.8% of the population, though this has fallen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 39.5% | -6.1% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 11.8% | -50.9% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is very strong at 65.9%, well above the national average. The most common industries for workers are health care, social assistance, and public administration.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | -15.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.6% | -3.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 65.9% | -0.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.9%, Public administration & safety 16.5%, Retail trade 8.5%, Education & training 8.4%, Construction 7.4%, Accommodation & food 6.9%, Manufacturing 5.2%, Professional & technical 5.1%, Transport & warehousing 4.5%, Other services 4.0%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Mining 2.3%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Wholesale trade 1.6%, Rental & real estate 1.6%, Finance & insurance 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Media & telecommunications 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 21.1%, Community & personal service 17.0%, Technicians & trades 14.2%, Clerical & administrative 11.3%, Managers 11.0%, Labourers 8.5%, Sales workers 8.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.5%

## Economy & Advantage

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage, scoring 6 out of 10. This is consistent with its mid-range levels of education and job skills compared to other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 6 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 5 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 986 | — |

## Walkability

While most homes are within a short walk of public transport, the area is generally less walkable than the state average. Many residents live far from groceries and schools, with only 40.4% within a 15-minute walk of a shop.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 3.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 53.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 40.4% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 68.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 48.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 77.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 48.6% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 8.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 10 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.2% | — |

## Schools serving 4811, QLD

3 schools, 763 students, average ICSEA 941.

By sector: Government 2, Independent 1

By type: Primary 2, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wulguru State School | Government | Primary | 3.5 km | 212 |
| Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School | Independent | Secondary | 3.8 km | 26 |
| Oonoonba State School | Government | Primary | 5.6 km | 525 |

## Areas within 4811, QLD

[Douglas](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/318021474/douglas) · [Oonoonba](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/318021487/oonoonba) · [Wulguru - Roseneath](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/318021491/wulguru-roseneath)

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