9,249 ▲ +2.4%
Lower than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 9,034
- 2016: 9,238
- 2021: 9,249
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Camira - Gailes · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Demographics & Identity in Camira - Gailes
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A strong Indigenous presence and a high number of children shape the daily life of Camira - Gailes. With 5.3% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, the area has a much higher proportion of First Nations people than most similar places. The typical resident is 38 years old, matching the national figure.
9,249
▲ +2.4%
- 1–1: 40 areas
- 1–2: 0 areas
- 2–3: 0 areas
- 3–4: 12 areas
- 4–6: 6 areas
- 6–9: 9 areas
- 9–13: 10 areas
- 13–19: 7 areas
- 19–27: 17 areas
- 27–39: 6 areas
- 39–56: 5 areas
- 56–81: 4 areas
- 81–116: 1 area
- 116–168: 5 areas
- 168–242: 3 areas
- 242–349: 4 areas
- 349–503: 2 areas
- 503–725: 9 areas
- 725–1,045: 3 areas
- 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
- 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
- 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
- 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
- 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
- 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
- 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
- 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
- 19,501–28,116: 231 areas
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Camira - Gailes — lower than 52% of areas.
| Camira - Gailes | 9,249 |
|---|---|
| 4300, QLD | 68,675 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population of Camira - Gailes grew by 2.4% since 2011, adding about 215 people to reach a total of 9,249. While the typical age is 38, this is 4 years older than it was in 2011.
38 yrs ▲ +11.8%
Younger than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 34 yrs
- 2016: 36 yrs
- 2021: 38 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 19.9% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. In contrast, the 13.4% of people aged 65 and over is well below the Australian average of 17.2%.
13.4% ▲ +55.1%
Lower than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 8.7%
- 2016: 11.5%
- 2021: 13.4%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.9% ▼ -10.0%
Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 22.1%
- 2016: 20.1%
- 2021: 19.9%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →Camira - Gailes splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (27%), with Children (0–14) at 20%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Indigenous identity is a notable feature here, as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population rose to 5.3% since 2011. Most residents are married (45.9%) or have never married (37.5%), while 12.1% are in de facto relationships.
5.3% ▲ +37.7%
Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 3.8%
- 2016: 3.9%
- 2021: 5.3%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.1% ▲ +7.0%
Higher than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 11.3%
- 2016: 11.9%
- 2021: 12.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In Camira - Gailes, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (9%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Camira - Gailes [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/310041297/camira-gailes/topic/demographics-identity