Caboolture Hinterland · Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity in Caboolture Hinterland

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Nearly half of the population in Caboolture Hinterland are married, reflecting a community with a mature and stable demographic. The area has grown significantly, adding about 3,606 people since 2011 to reach a total of 14,897 residents. It is generally older than most similar areas, with the typical resident now aged 41.

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📍 Caboolture Hinterland, Sub-region (SA3)

Where Caboolture Hinterland sits — Total population

14,897 ▲ +31.9%
  • 1–2: 3 areas
  • 2–2: 0 areas
  • 2–4: 0 areas
  • 4–6: 0 areas
  • 6–9: 2 areas
  • 9–15: 2 areas
  • 15–23: 1 area
  • 23–37: 0 areas
  • 37–57: 1 area
  • 57–90: 0 areas
  • 90–141: 1 area
  • 141–221: 1 area
  • 221–347: 1 area
  • 347–545: 2 areas
  • 545–854: 3 areas
  • 854–1,340: 0 areas
  • 1,340–2,101: 3 areas
  • 2,101–3,296: 1 area
  • 3,296–5,169: 2 areas
  • 5,169–8,107: 3 areas
  • 8,107–12,714: 7 areas
  • 12,714–19,940: 16 areas
  • 19,940–31,273: 30 areas
  • 31,273–49,048: 61 areas
  • 49,048–76,924: 90 areas
  • 76,924–120,643: 70 areas
  • 120,643–189,211: 46 areas
  • 189,211–296,748: 12 areas

All sub-region (sa3) areas, 2021. The marker is Caboolture Hinterland — lower than 90% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Caboolture Hinterland14,897
Greater Brisbane 2,526,238
Queensland 5,156,138
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew 32% between 2011 and 2021, though the total of 14,897 people remains smaller than about 89% of similar areas. Residents here are noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38 years.

14,897 ▲ +31.9%

Lower than 90% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 11,291
  • 2016: 13,232
  • 2021: 14,897

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

41 yrs ▲ +2.5%

Older than 62% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 40 yrs
  • 2016: 42 yrs
  • 2021: 41 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

A shrinking proportion of children under 15 (16.2%) and a rise in seniors (19.2%) help explain why the area is older than most. People aged 65 and over are now a little above the national figure of 17.2%.

19.2% ▲ +33.1%

Higher than 60% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 14.4%
  • 2016: 17.8%
  • 2021: 19.2%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

16.2% ▼ -17.5%

Lower than 73% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 19.6%
  • 2016: 17.5%
  • 2021: 16.2%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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Caboolture Hinterland splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (28%) and Older adults (45–64) (27%), with Seniors (65+) at 19%.

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Indigenous residents make up 6.0% of the population, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. Those in de facto relationships now account for 12.3% of the community, up 1.6 points since 2011.

6.0% ▲ +84.1%

Higher than 77% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 3.2%
  • 2016: 4.5%
  • 2021: 6.0%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

12.3% ▲ +14.7%

Higher than 52% of sub-region (sa3) areas.

  • 2011: 10.8%
  • 2016: 11.9%
  • 2021: 12.3%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Caboolture Hinterland, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (9%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 95 males; 85+: 133 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 133 males; 80–84: 138 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 280 males; 75–79: 222 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 448 males; 70–74: 431 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 502 males; 65–69: 457 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 503 males; 60–64: 483 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 511 males; 55–59: 477 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 533 males; 50–54: 471 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 535 males; 45–49: 469 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 546 males; 40–44: 366 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 708 males; 35–39: 435 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 697 males; 30–34: 403 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 671 males; 25–29: 340 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 444 males; 20–24: 256 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 405 males; 15–19: 383 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 455 males; 10–14: 447 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 382 males; 5–9: 425 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 361 males; 0–4: 339 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Caboolture Hinterland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/31303/caboolture-hinterland/topic/demographics-identity