# Cleveland

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane › Redland › 4163, QLD

Area: 12 km²

A very walkable lifestyle defines Cleveland, where most homes are just a short stroll from parks, schools, and shops. It is a notably older community, with the typical resident aged 51 and many more seniors than the national average. This shift toward an older population is reflected in the high number of people living alone and those requiring help with daily activities. Despite its aging profile, the area has seen significant movement, with nearly 46% of residents arriving in the last five years.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 51 and 30.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 15,850 | +10.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 51 yrs | +10.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.0% | +56.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 30.4% | +37.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 13.2% | -9.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 8.3% | +0.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 30.4%, Older adults (45–64) 28.9%, Young adults (25–44) 17.0%, Children (0–14) 13.2%, Youth (15–24) 10.5%

**Marital status** — Married 48.9%, Never married 26.5%, Divorced 12.7%, Widowed 8.3%, Separated 3.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

People born overseas make up 29.3% of the population, which is well above the Queensland average. English is the most common ancestry at 47.2%, followed by Australian at 29.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 29.3% | -2.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 67.2%, England 8.9%, New Zealand 5.4%, South Africa 2.2%, China 0.8%, Philippines 0.7%, India 0.6%, Italy 0.2%, Vietnam 0.2%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 47.2%, Australian 29.7%, Irish 13.0%, Scottish 12.6%, German 6.2%, Chinese 2.5%, Italian 2.4%, Dutch 2.2%, Indian 0.9%, Filipino 0.9%, Greek 0.6%, Vietnamese 0.3%

## Language

While many residents were born abroad, English is the main language for 87.8% of the community. Only 8.8% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 8.8% | +21.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.0% | +20.3% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 87.8%, Mandarin 1.2%, Cantonese 0.5%, Greek 0.3%, Punjabi 0.2%, Italian 0.2%, Vietnamese 0.2%, Tagalog 0.2%, Arabic 0.2%, Hindi 0.2%

## Religion

About half the population identifies as Christian, while 40.2% report no religion. This is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 40.2% | +90.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 52.5%, No religion 40.2%, Not stated 4.6%, Buddhism 1.2%, Hinduism 0.6%, Other religions 0.4%, Islam 0.3%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are higher than most areas, with 19.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most of those with a qualification have a Certificate III or IV.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 55.8% | +15.0% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 19.6% | +26.3% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.91 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 15 | — |
| Average school size | 757 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,056 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 55.8%, Year 10 23.8%, Year 9 or below 7.7%, Year 11 6.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 30.5%, Bachelor degree 22.0%, Advanced diploma / diploma 18.8%, Postgraduate degree 6.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.4%, Certificate I / II 2.0%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 20.6%, Engineering & related 15.9%, Society & culture 10.8%, Health 10.5%, Education 8.5%, Architecture & building 6.7%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.5%, Creative arts 2.6%, Natural & physical sciences 2.2%, Information technology 2.0%, Agriculture & environment 1.5%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,430, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, 12% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $746 | +27.5% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,430 | +25.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,997 | +27.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 12.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 20.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 27.6%, $1,500–$2,999 24.6%, Under $650 20.7%, $4,000 or more 12.1%, $3,000–$3,999 8.0%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 41.8%, $650–$1,499 29.8%, $1,500–$2,999 16.0%, $3,000 or more 5.4%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 36.1% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 36.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 8.5% | +43.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 13.6%, Other condition 10.6%, Mental health 10.5%, Asthma 8.6%, Heart disease 7.2%, Diabetes 6.1%, Cancer 4.8%, Lung condition 3.0%, Dementia 1.6%, Stroke 1.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 57.8%, One condition 22.6%, Two conditions 8.1%, Three or more 5.5%

## Community Participation

Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is lower than in most areas. Interestingly, the rate of former Defence Force members is 3.9%, which is higher than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 14.2% | -25.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.8% | +2.6% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 22.9% | -7.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 21.4% | -3.9% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 310 First Nations people in the area. This group is a little older than those in the state, and 44.6% have completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 310 | — |
| First Nations median age | 26 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 44.6% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 11.4% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $682 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,517 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.8% | — |

## Family & Households

Many people live alone here, accounting for 31% of households. This is well above the national figure and helps explain why the typical home has only 2.3 people.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | -4.2% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 15.5% | +6.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 31.0% | +11.3% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 48.5%, Couples without children 35.0%, One-parent families 15.5%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 37.7%, 1 person 31.0%, 3 people 13.2%, 4 people 11.4%, 5 people 4.5%, 6 or more 2.2%

## Housing & Dwellings

Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 60.4% of homes being separate houses. Rent is higher than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $400.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $400 | +15.9% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,000 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -30.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 29.4% | -11.3% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 38.9% | +6.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 60.4% | -8.1% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 74.5% | -0.7% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 38.9%, Rented 29.4%, Owned with a mortgage 27.9%, Other tenure 2.3%, Not stated 1.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 60.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 19.9%, Flat or apartment 19.5%, Other dwelling 0.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 34.6%, 4 bedrooms 29.6%, 2 bedrooms 17.9%, 5 or more 10.4%, 1 bedroom 6.0%, Studio / none 0.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 51.4%, Under $200 18.5%, $200–$349 13.7%, $550–$749 10.8%, $750 or more 3.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 35.1%, $1,000–$1,799 24.9%, $3,000 or more 19.8%, Under $1,000 14.4%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport is very accessible, with 87 stops and 26 routes. This is reflected in the fact that 93.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 7.9% | -24.5% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 15.9% | +204.4% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.3% | -60.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 87 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.49 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 890.5 | — |
| Public transport routes | 26 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 2 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 27 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 15,851 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 58,067 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 60.3%, Worked at home 15.9%, Car (passenger) 4.3%, Walked 2.0%, Train 1.6%, Bus 0.6%, Bicycle 0.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 39.3%, 2 vehicles 34.5%, 3 vehicles 11.7%, No vehicle 7.9%, 4 or more 6.6%

## Migration & Movement

The area is quite mobile, with 45.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 45.9% | +0.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 7.3% | -65.9% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas, at 53.2%. Those who are employed work mostly in health care, construction, and retail.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | -8.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 53.2% | -8.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.7% | -8.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.3%, Construction 11.6%, Retail trade 9.4%, Education & training 7.9%, Manufacturing 7.6%, Professional & technical 7.5%, Accommodation & food 5.9%, Public administration & safety 5.9%, Other services 4.3%, Transport & warehousing 4.3%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Finance & insurance 3.0%, Wholesale trade 2.9%, Rental & real estate 2.5%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Mining 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 19.6%, Clerical & administrative 15.8%, Managers 15.2%, Technicians & trades 14.2%, Community & personal service 11.7%, Sales workers 9.4%, Labourers 7.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.9%

## Walkability

Cleveland is very walkable, with a score of 6.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 86.3% of homes have easy walking access to a variety of local amenities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.9 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 86.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 72.4% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 93.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 89.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 60.7% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 17.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 154 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.8% | — |

## Schools serving Cleveland

15 schools, 11,360 students, average ICSEA 1,056.

By sector: Government 9, Catholic 3, Independent 3

By type: Primary 9, Secondary 3, Combined 3

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cleveland State School | Government | Primary | 0.5 km | 516 |
| Cleveland District State High School | Government | Secondary | 0.6 km | 2,302 |
| Star of the Sea Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.3 km | 166 |
| The Industry School - Redlands | Independent | Secondary | 1.7 km | 196 |
| Ormiston State School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 570 |
| Thornlands State School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 800 |
| Redland District Special School | Government | Combined | 2.3 km | 236 |
| Ormiston College | Independent | Combined | 2.5 km | 1,524 |
| Vienna Woods State School | Government | Primary | 3.5 km | 300 |
| Bay View State School | Government | Primary | 3.7 km | 809 |

## Nearby areas

[Ormiston](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32236/ormiston) · [Thornlands](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32815/thornlands) · [Alexandra Hills](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30031/alexandra-hills) · [Wellington Point](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL33027/wellington-point) · [Victoria Point](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32943/victoria-point) · [Capalaba](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30524/capalaba) · [Birkdale](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30261/birkdale) · [Coochiemudlo Island](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30670/coochiemudlo-island)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30622/cleveland