12,165 —
Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Caboolture - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Daily life in Caboolture - West is shaped by a diverse mix of generations, with 12,165 people calling the area home. It stands out for having a significantly higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents than the national average.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Caboolture - West — higher than 64% of areas.
| Caboolture - West | 12,165 |
|---|---|
| 4510, QLD | 55,940 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The population is larger than 64% of similar areas. The typical resident is 39, making the area a little older than both Queensland and Australia.
12,165 —
Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
39 yrs —
Younger than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
This area has more children and seniors than most other similar places. Around 20.6% of residents are aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.
20.6% —
Higher than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.8% —
Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Caboolture - West splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Older adults (45–64) (23%), with Seniors (65+) at 21%.
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.7% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average of 3.2%. Those in de facto relationships account for 12.7% of residents, which is higher than in most areas.
6.7% —
Higher than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.7% —
Higher than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Caboolture - West, the largest group is Married at 40%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (12%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Caboolture - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/313021573/caboolture-west/topic/demographics-identity