# SA1 36359

Block (SA1) · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane › Moreton Bay › 4507, QLD

Area: 1 km²

SA1 36359 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with very few renters.

It also has a strikingly large over-65 community and very low rents.

## Demographics & Identity

SA1 36359 has a population of 669 — well above average. The median age in SA1 36359 is 71 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 83%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (14%). 83.4% of people in SA1 36359 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 669 | — |
| Median age | 71 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.4% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 83.4% | — |
| Children under 15 | 0.0% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 8.7% | — |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 83.4%, Older adults (45–64) 14.3%

**Marital status** — Married 77.6%, Divorced 8.9%, Widowed 8.3%, Never married 3.2%, Separated 1.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

31.2% of residents in SA1 36359 were born overseas — above average (above both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 63%, ahead of England (17%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 31.2% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 62.9%, England 16.6%, New Zealand 6.3%, Italy 0.9%, India 0.6%, South Africa 0.6%

**Ancestry** — English 59.8%, Australian 27.1%, Scottish 17.5%, Irish 14.8%, German 7.0%, Italian 0.9%, Dutch 0.9%, Indian 0.4%

## Language

1.0% of residents in SA1 36359 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 36359 speak English not well or not at all, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 1.8% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 95%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 1.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 94.6%

## Religion

20.9% of people in SA1 36359 report no religion — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 72%, ahead of No religion (21%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 20.9% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 71.9%, No religion 20.9%, Not stated 6.3%

## Education & Qualifications

9.5% of adults in SA1 36359 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 28.6% of people in SA1 36359 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 57.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 10 at 45%, ahead of Year 12 (29%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 28.6% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 9.5% | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 45.5%, Year 12 28.6%, Year 9 or below 13.3%, Year 11 6.6%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 35.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 19.0%, Bachelor degree 13.5%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.6%, Postgraduate degree 2.3%, Certificate I / II 1.2%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 20.8%, Management & commerce 20.5%, Education 9.6%, Health 8.5%, Architecture & building 7.6%, Society & culture 7.6%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.4%, Information technology 1.8%, Natural & physical sciences 0.9%, Creative arts 0.9%

## Income

Households in SA1 36359 earn a median $916 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 36359 earn a median $995 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 66%, ahead of Under $650 (19%). 0.0% of households in SA1 36359 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 20.2% and the national 22.6%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $471 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $916 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $995 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 1.7% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 65.5%, Under $650 19.3%, $1,500–$2,999 9.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 66.0%, $650–$1,499 22.9%, $1,500–$2,999 3.8%, $3,000 or more 0.5%

## Health & Disability

57.0% of residents in SA1 36359 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 8.8% of residents in SA1 36359 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 31%, ahead of Heart disease (14%). 8.4% of people in SA1 36359 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 57.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.4% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 8.8% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 31.2%, Heart disease 14.5%, Other condition 13.5%, Cancer 13.2%, Diabetes 10.9%, Asthma 9.1%, Lung condition 8.4%, Mental health 8.4%, Stroke 1.9%, Dementia 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 37.7%, One condition 29.0%, Two conditions 17.6%, Three or more 10.9%

## Community Participation

15.8% of people in SA1 36359 volunteer — above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 3.9% of people in SA1 36359 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 9.0% of people in SA1 36359 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 3.9% and the national 2.8%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.8% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.0% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 3.9% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 9.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 27.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Households in SA1 36359 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. One-parent families make up 2.0% of families in SA1 36359, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 99%, ahead of One-parent families (2%). In SA1 36359, 19.6% of households are people living alone, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 1.8 | — |
| One-parent families | 2.0% | — |
| People living alone | 19.6% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 98.6%, One-parent families 2.0%, Couples with children 0.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 79.1%, 1 person 19.6%, 3 people 2.2%

## Housing & Dwellings

The median weekly rent in SA1 36359 is $181 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 36359 is $823, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,733 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 92%, ahead of Other tenure (4%). Homes in SA1 36359 average 0.60 people per bedroom, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $181 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $823 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.60 | — |
| Households renting | 0.9% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 91.8% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 67.4% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 72.8% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 91.8%, Other tenure 3.8%, Owned with a mortgage 1.6%, Not stated 1.3%, Rented 0.9%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 67.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 33.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 72.8%, 2 bedrooms 26.9%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 100.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

0.0% of households in SA1 36359 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 36359 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 3.0% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 45%, ahead of Worked at home (8%). 7.5% of workers in SA1 36359 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 7.5% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 45.0%, Worked at home 7.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 70.2%, 2 vehicles 25.1%, 3 vehicles 1.9%, 4 or more 0.9%

## Migration & Movement

90.6% of people in SA1 36359 changed address in the past five years — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 36359's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 90.6% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in SA1 36359 stands at 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 36359 is 6.5%, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Public administration & safety at 20%, ahead of Transport & warehousing (18%). 22.5% of workers in SA1 36359 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 6.5% | — |
| Employed full-time | 22.5% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Public administration & safety 20.0%, Transport & warehousing 17.5%, Professional & technical 15.0%, Administrative & support 10.0%, Health care & social assistance 7.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Clerical & administrative 27.5%, Professionals 15.0%, Community & personal service 15.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 12.5%, Labourers 12.5%, Technicians & trades 7.5%

## Economy & Advantage

In SA1 36359, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 36359, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 36359, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 933, well below average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 3 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 5 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 5 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 2 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 933 | — |

## Nearby areas

[SA1 36352](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/31301136352/31301136352) · [SA1 36349](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/31301136349/31301136349) · [SA1 36337](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/31301136337/31301136337) · [SA1 36353](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/31301136353/31301136353) · [SA1 36356](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/31301136356/31301136356) · [SA1 36341](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/31301136341/31301136341) · [SA1 36342](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/31301136342/31301136342) · [SA1 36307](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/31301136307/31301136307)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/31301136359/31301136359