Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Cleveland
12 km²
A larger-than-average hub for the region, Cleveland is a coastal community with a distinctly older population. The typical resident is 51, far older than the national figure of 38, and more than 30% of people here are seniors. This demographic shift is reflected in the high number of people living alone and a significant rise in long-term health conditions. Despite this, it remains a welcoming spot for migrants, with a higher share of overseas-born residents than most similar areas.
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Cleveland is far older than the rest of the state and nation, with a typical age of 51 and 30.4% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 13.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Born overseas, 29.3% of residents come from outside Australia, which is well above the Queensland average. English is the most common ancestry at 47.2%, followed by Australian at 29.7%.
English is the dominant language, with 87.8% of people using it only. This means the share of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.
About 40.2% of residents report no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011. More than half of the community, 52.5%, identifies as Christian.
Around 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 7.3 points since 2011 to reach 55.8%.
Typical household income is $1,430 a week, which is a little below the national figure. Weekly personal income is also lower than most areas, though it has risen by $161 since 2011.
Health needs are high here, with 36.1% of people living with a long-term condition—well above the national figure. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteer rates are about the same as the state average at 14.2%. A much higher share of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most similar areas.
First Nations people make up 2% of the population. Typical personal income for this group is $682, which is well above the national figure of $540.
Homes here are smaller, with 2.3 people per home. A much higher share of residents live alone compared to most areas, totaling 31% of households.
Home ownership is strong, with 39% of houses owned outright, well above the national figure. However, there are far fewer detached houses here than in most of Queensland, at 60.4%.
While 60.3% of workers drive to work, the area has excellent infrastructure, with 86 public transport routes and a very short walk to the nearest stop.
Cleveland sees a lot of movement, with 45.9% of people having moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.
Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, with only 53.2% of adults in the workforce. Health care and social assistance is the top industry for employees.
The area is a significant business hub with 1,835 businesses. Its overall advantage score is 1,004, which is slightly above the national average.
The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,272mm. It also maintains a higher average minimum temperature than most of Queensland.
Cleveland is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents have easy access to schools, public transport, and groceries on foot.