# Barmaryee

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Livingstone › 4703, QLD

Area: 13 km²

Daily life in Barmaryee revolves around large family homes and a high reliance on cars. This is a wealthy community where the typical household earns $2,431 a week, far above the national figure. Most residents live in spacious detached houses, and there is a strong presence of children and families. It is a predominantly Australian-born community with a high proportion of homeowners and a very low number of renters.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 42. However, it has a higher share of children under 15 than most areas, at 19.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 925 | +18.1% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | +10.5% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.9% | +1.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 16.2% | +54.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 19.9% | -20.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 8.6% | +29.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 28.5%, Young adults (25–44) 21.9%, Children (0–14) 19.9%, Seniors (65+) 16.2%, Youth (15–24) 11.6%

**Marital status** — Married 63.8%, Never married 25.0%, Divorced 6.2%, Widowed 2.8%, Separated 2.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Barmaryee is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.6% born here. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below both the Queensland and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 7.8% | -18.7% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 88.6%, New Zealand 2.4%, England 2.1%, South Africa 1.1%

**Ancestry** — English 45.8%, Australian 45.2%, Irish 14.6%, Scottish 9.3%, German 8.2%, Italian 1.7%, Dutch 1.6%, Filipino 0.4%, Chinese 0.3%, Greek 0.3%

## Language

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 0.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.9% | -43.5% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 95.4%

## Religion

Most residents identify as Christians (61.3%). The proportion of people with no religion is 34.4%, which is well below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 34.4% | +128.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 61.3%, No religion 34.4%, Not stated 4.1%, Buddhism 0.5%

## Education & Qualifications

The community is well-qualified, with 54.1% of residents completing Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas. About 17.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 54.1% | +23.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 17.3% | +37.2% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 4 | — |
| Average school size | 751 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 980 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 54.1%, Year 10 26.5%, Year 11 6.5%, Year 9 or below 6.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 41.9%, Bachelor degree 22.4%, Advanced diploma / diploma 11.1%, Postgraduate degree 3.9%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.2%, Certificate I / II 3.0%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 22.4%, Education 13.8%, Management & commerce 11.5%, Health 10.1%, Architecture & building 9.2%, Society & culture 8.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.1%, Natural & physical sciences 2.3%, Agriculture & environment 1.8%, Creative arts 1.4%

## Income

Incomes are very high here; the typical family earns $2,540 a week, well above the state average. About 20.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, among the highest for its level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $845 | +33.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,431 | +38.9% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,540 | +28.8% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 20.7% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 33.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 21.2%, $1,500–$2,999 19.9%, $650–$1,499 17.1%, $3,000–$3,999 12.7%, Under $650 9.9%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 39.1%, $650–$1,499 26.9%, $1,500–$2,999 21.6%, $3,000 or more 8.0%

## Health & Disability

Residents generally report good health, with lower rates of long-term health conditions (26.3%) and mental health conditions (6.9%) compared to the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 26.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.2% | +216.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 9.4%, Asthma 7.5%, Mental health 6.9%, Other condition 5.7%, Heart disease 3.8%, Diabetes 3.7%, Cancer 3.1%, Lung condition 2.6%, Stroke 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 67.8%, One condition 18.1%, Two conditions 5.6%, Three or more 2.5%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 33.8% of people doing so, well above the national figure. About 19.9% of the community also volunteer.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 19.9% | -1.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.0% | -0.5% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 33.8% | -9.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.2% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 25.4% | -14.4% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 18 First Nations people in the area. Their personal and household incomes are far above the Queensland and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 18 | — |
| First Nations median age | 26 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $933 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,750 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are typically larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Very few people live alone (9.2%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.1 | -3.1% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 7.5% | +23.8% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 9.2% | -12.3% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 64.1%, Couples without children 27.0%, One-parent families 7.5%, Other families 0.4%

**Household size** — 2 people 36.6%, 4 people 21.6%, 3 people 15.1%, 5 people 10.6%, 1 person 9.2%, 6 or more 5.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by separate houses (97.3%), most of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at only 3.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $500 | +100.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,167 | +3.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 3.1% | -39.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 41.4% | +4.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 97.3% | +2.5% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 91.1% | +0.4% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 53.1%, Owned outright 41.4%, Rented 3.1%, Not stated 1.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 97.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 55.8%, 3 bedrooms 17.8%, 5 or more 17.5%, 2 bedrooms 3.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 66.7%, $350–$549 66.7%, $550–$749 33.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 41.9%, $1,000–$1,799 25.8%, $3,000 or more 21.9%, Under $1,000 10.3%

## Transport & Vehicles

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a motor vehicle. Very few people work from home (7.8%) compared to the national figure of 21%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 7.8% | +33.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.0% | -10.1% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 66.8%, Worked at home 7.8%, Car (passenger) 5.9%, Bus 2.0%, Walked 1.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.5%, 3 vehicles 24.2%, 4 or more 22.1%, 1 vehicle 16.8%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, as the number of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 32.2% | -27.8% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

More adults are working or looking for work (67.7%) than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.2%, well below the national 5.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% | -10.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 67.7% | -2.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.0% | -2.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 15.4%, Mining 12.7%, Education & training 12.5%, Health care & social assistance 11.1%, Retail trade 8.6%, Accommodation & food 7.0%, Public administration & safety 7.0%, Other services 4.1%, Manufacturing 3.9%, Professional & technical 3.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.1%, Finance & insurance 2.5%, Rental & real estate 2.0%, Administrative & support 2.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.8%, Wholesale trade 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 21.5%, Professionals 17.6%, Clerical & administrative 13.1%, Community & personal service 11.9%, Managers 10.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.4%, Labourers 8.8%, Sales workers 8.6%

## Walkability

Barmaryee is highly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services. The only common nearby amenity is a park.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.9 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 85.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 14.1 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 4 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.6% | — |

## Schools serving Barmaryee

4 schools, 3,003 students, average ICSEA 980.

By sector: Government 2, Catholic 2

By type: Secondary 3, Primary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Yeppoon State High School | Government | Secondary | 4.5 km | 1,062 |
| St Brendan's College | Catholic | Secondary | 4.8 km | 1,034 |
| Yeppoon State School | Government | Primary | 5.1 km | 301 |
| St Ursula's College | Catholic | Secondary | 5.4 km | 606 |

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