# 4881, QLD

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Mareeba

Area: 591 km²

A much higher proportion of people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in postcode 4881 than in the rest of the country. This is an older community where the typical resident is 47, far older than the national figure. While the population grew by 11% since 2011, the area remains distinct for its high number of people in de facto relationships and a significant shift towards having no religion. It is a predominantly residential area with a population of 4,826 people.

## Demographics & Identity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 12.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is ageing, with 20.6% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 7.1 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 4,826 | +11.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 47 yrs | +9.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 12.7% | -10.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 20.6% | +53.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.6% | -13.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 18.1% | +3.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 33.1%, Seniors (65+) 20.6%, Young adults (25–44) 20.5%, Children (0–14) 17.6%, Youth (15–24) 8.4%

**Marital status** — Married 40.4%, Never married 38.3%, Divorced 13.4%, Separated 4.2%, Widowed 3.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 21.1% of residents were born overseas. This proportion is a little below the Queensland average and well below the national figure of 27.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 21.1% | -2.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 66.5%, England 6.1%, New Zealand 2.8%, Philippines 0.4%, South Africa 0.4%, Italy 0.1%, India 0.1%, China 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 37.2%, Australian 27.8%, Irish 11.2%, Scottish 10.6%, German 6.6%, Dutch 3.2%, Italian 3.0%, Chinese 0.9%, Filipino 0.5%, Indian 0.4%, Greek 0.4%

## Language

English is the main language for 80.9% of the area, and those using another language at home (7.5%) are far below the national average of 22.3%. Very few people speak little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 7.5% | -0.3% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.5% | +20.6% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 80.9%, Italian 0.2%, Mandarin 0.2%, Greek 0.1%, Cantonese 0.1%

## Religion

More than half of the residents (51.4%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a significant increase of 17 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 51.4% | +50.7% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 51.4%, Christianity 31.0%, Not stated 14.9%, Buddhism 1.5%, Other religions 0.7%, Islam 0.2%, Hinduism 0.2%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

About 19.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. While half of residents have completed Year 12, this is well below the national figure of 58.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 50.1% | +6.0% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 19.5% | +20.7% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.35 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 2 | — |
| School enrolments | 442 | — |
| Average school size | 221 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 932 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 50.1%, Year 10 21.2%, Year 11 8.8%, Year 9 or below 6.6%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 29.6%, Bachelor degree 18.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.1%, Postgraduate degree 6.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.4%, Certificate I / II 1.9%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 14.0%, Society & culture 11.5%, Management & commerce 11.2%, Health 9.6%, Education 7.5%, Architecture & building 6.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.7%, Natural & physical sciences 4.1%, Agriculture & environment 3.9%, Creative arts 3.8%, Information technology 0.9%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,352, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, there has been a trend of rising incomes, with the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rising 9.1 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $622 | +33.5% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,352 | +36.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,644 | +41.7% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 7.3% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 13.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 30.0%, $1,500–$2,999 27.3%, Under $650 19.4%, $3,000–$3,999 8.2%, $4,000 or more 5.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 44.9%, $650–$1,499 26.3%, $1,500–$2,999 13.6%, $3,000 or more 2.1%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, with 25.1% of people reporting one. Mental health conditions are also reported at a lower rate than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 25.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.8% | +38.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 8.7%, Mental health 7.3%, Other condition 6.7%, Asthma 5.8%, Heart disease 4.2%, Cancer 3.1%, Diabetes 3.0%, Lung condition 2.3%, Stroke 0.7%, Dementia 0.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 60.6%, One condition 17.4%, Two conditions 5.3%, Three or more 2.5%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 17.7% of people pitching in. Residents are also more likely to spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework than most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 17.7% | -22.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.4% | +8.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 23.8% | -18.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.7% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 26.1% | -7.6% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Family sizes are slightly larger than average, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas, making up 15.7% of households.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | -3.8% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 15.7% | -15.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 25.5% | +14.0% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 48.3%, Couples without children 34.5%, One-parent families 15.7%, Other families 1.4%

**Household size** — 2 people 39.5%, 1 person 25.5%, 3 people 13.5%, 4 people 11.2%, 5 people 5.2%, 6 or more 4.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

Detached houses are the norm for 91.2% of residents, far above the national average. While 39.2% of homes are owned outright, the area has far fewer three-bedroom homes than most of Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $270 | +50.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,647 | -0.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -25.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 19.7% | -15.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 39.2% | +6.8% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 91.2% | -0.4% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 65.3% | -1.4% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 39.2%, Owned with a mortgage 36.4%, Rented 19.7%, Other tenure 2.3%, Not stated 2.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 91.2%, Other dwelling 3.8%, Flat or apartment 2.5%, Townhouse / semi-detached 1.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 40.2%, 2 bedrooms 22.7%, 4 bedrooms 19.5%, 1 bedroom 7.7%, 5 or more 5.6%, Studio / none 2.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 38.3%, $350–$549 28.7%, Under $200 27.5%, $550–$749 5.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 36.4%, $1,800–$2,999 28.6%, Under $1,000 18.8%, $3,000 or more 9.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with zero public transport stops and only 0.7% of people commuting via public transport. About 17.7% of people now work from home, an increase of 9.8 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.2% | +0.1% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 17.7% | +124.1% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.7% | -55.7% 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) 53.8%, Worked at home 17.7%, Car (passenger) 3.2%, Walked 2.7%, Bus 0.7%, Bicycle 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 39.8%, 1 vehicle 32.0%, 3 vehicles 15.6%, 4 or more 8.8%, No vehicle 4.2%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with only 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 30.5% | -13.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 2.3% | -59.3% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 50.7%, and the unemployment rate of 7.0% is a little above the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% | -23.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 52.7% | -10.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 50.7% | -10.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.1%, Education & training 10.8%, Construction 9.1%, Retail trade 8.5%, Public administration & safety 7.8%, Accommodation & food 6.4%, Professional & technical 5.9%, Transport & warehousing 5.3%, Administrative & support 4.4%, Manufacturing 3.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 3.5%, Other services 2.9%, Arts & recreation 2.5%, Mining 2.3%, Wholesale trade 1.6%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%, Finance & insurance 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 21.5%, Technicians & trades 16.1%, Community & personal service 15.2%, Managers 11.9%, Clerical & administrative 11.7%, Labourers 8.6%, Sales workers 7.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.1%

## Economy & Advantage

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage and access to money and resources. However, it performs better than about 60% of similar areas when it comes to education and job skills.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 4 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 4 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 3 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 953 | — |

## Walkability

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store compared to the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 1.1 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 1.1 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 13.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 14.8% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 2.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 28.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 14.1% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 9.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 8.9% | — |

## Schools serving 4881, QLD

2 schools, 442 students, average ICSEA 932.

By sector: Independent 1, Government 1

By type: Combined 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cairns Hinterland Steiner School | Independent | Combined | 2.5 km | 157 |
| Kuranda District State College | Government | Combined | 5.9 km | 285 |

## Areas within 4881, QLD

[Kuranda](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/306051168/kuranda)

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