# Closeburn

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane › Moreton Bay › 4520, QLD

Area: 12 km²

Cars are essential for daily life in Closeburn, where residents live in large homes and mostly work from home or drive. This is a wealthy, older community with a typical resident aged 47, far older than the national figure. The area is marked by a high proportion of university-educated professionals who earn well above the state average. It is a stable, family-oriented place where most people own their homes and few move in or out.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is older than most, with a typical age of 47. While children under 15 make up 18.7% of the population, the area has a smaller proportion of de facto couples compared to the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 562 | +10.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 47 yrs | +27.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.2% | +110.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 16.9% | +185.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.7% | -30.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 9.8% | +17.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 34.3%, Children (0–14) 18.7%, Young adults (25–44) 17.4%, Seniors (65+) 16.9%, Youth (15–24) 11.9%

**Marital status** — Married 62.6%, Never married 22.6%, Divorced 7.8%, Separated 4.1%, Widowed 3.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

English (50.4%) and Australian (40.6%) are the most common ancestries. About 15.5% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average of 27.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 15.5% | -11.8% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 78.8%, England 7.1%, New Zealand 2.3%, South Africa 1.2%

**Ancestry** — English 50.4%, Australian 40.6%, Scottish 14.9%, Irish 10.5%, German 5.3%, Italian 3.2%, Dutch 0.7%, Chinese 0.5%

## Language

English is the primary language for 92.2% of the community. Only 3.6% of residents 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 | 3.6% | +50.1% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 92.2%

## Religion

The community is more likely to have no religion than most areas, at 44.3%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%, while 45.2% of residents identify as Christian.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 44.3% | +54.2% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 45.2%, No religion 44.3%, Not stated 7.5%, Buddhism 1.2%, Judaism 0.5%, Other religions 0.5%

## Education & Qualifications

Residents are highly qualified, with 30% holding a bachelor degree or higher—well above the national average of 26.3%. This is reflected in the 67.3% who completed Year 12, which is far above the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 67.3% | -4.6% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 30.0% | -12.3% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| Average school size | 260 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,072 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 67.3%, Year 10 20.6%, Year 11 5.8%, Year 9 or below 0.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 31.4%, Certificate III / IV 25.5%, Advanced diploma / diploma 18.8%, Postgraduate degree 7.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.4%, Certificate I / II 2.5%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 17.8%, Engineering & related 15.4%, Health 12.6%, Society & culture 12.3%, Education 8.0%, Architecture & building 5.8%, Creative arts 4.6%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.7%, Agriculture & environment 3.1%, Natural & physical sciences 2.8%, Information technology 2.5%

## Income

Income levels are very high, with 42.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical household income of $2,839 is among the highest for similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $966 | +8.3% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,839 | +38.8% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,799 | +27.7% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 20.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 42.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 32.0%, $1,500–$2,999 25.1%, $650–$1,499 14.9%, $3,000–$3,999 10.9%, Under $650 5.7%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 35.9%, $650–$1,499 22.4%, $1,500–$2,999 18.3%, $3,000 or more 12.6%

## Health & Disability

The community is generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 25.6%, which is well below the Queensland figure of 28.8%. Similarly, mental health conditions are less common here than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 25.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.4% | +654.7% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 8.4%, Arthritis 8.2%, Asthma 7.5%, Mental health 7.1%, Cancer 4.4%, Heart disease 4.3%, Diabetes 2.3%, Stroke 1.6%, Lung condition 1.4%, Dementia 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 66.4%, One condition 19.9%, Two conditions 4.4%, Three or more 2.3%

## Community Participation

Local residents are very active in unpaid work, with 20.4% volunteering and 30.2% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly—both figures are well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 20.4% | -40.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 15.7% | +76.9% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 30.4% | -25.0% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 30.2% | -4.0% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical household income is $2,750, which is far above the national average of $1,507.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 7 | — |
| First Nations median age | 32 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $549 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,750 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (63.5%) and the very low number of people living alone (8%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.1 | -6.1% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 7.0% | +27.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 8.0% | -6.5% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 63.5%, Couples without children 28.1%, One-parent families 7.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 39.4%, 3 people 18.9%, 5 people 14.3%, 4 people 13.7%, 1 person 8.0%, 6 or more 7.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Almost every home is a separate house (98.9%), and 93.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 5.1%, while 41.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $575 | +43.8% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,079 | -20.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 5.1% | -39.9% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 41.1% | +45.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 98.9% | -1.1% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 93.7% | +1.6% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 52.0%, Owned outright 41.1%, Rented 5.1%, Other tenure 2.3%, Not stated 2.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 98.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 42.3%, 5 or more 29.1%, 3 bedrooms 22.3%, 1 bedroom 3.4%, 2 bedrooms 3.4%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 28.6%, $3,000 or more 24.2%, $1,800–$2,999 22.0%, $1,000–$1,799 16.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and no residents without a motor vehicle. However, working from home is common, at 27.4%, which is far above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 27.4% | +250.4% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% 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 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 78 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 27 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 0 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 48.6%, Worked at home 27.4%, Car (passenger) 3.8%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.1%, 4 or more 25.7%, 3 vehicles 21.7%, 1 vehicle 12.0%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 24.8% moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 24.8% | -39.8% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

More adults are working or looking for work (65.2%) than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.7%. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | -54.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 65.2% | -5.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.8% | -16.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.0%, Construction 12.3%, Education & training 11.3%, Professional & technical 8.9%, Public administration & safety 7.9%, Retail trade 7.2%, Accommodation & food 5.5%, Transport & warehousing 4.5%, Finance & insurance 4.1%, Administrative & support 3.8%, Manufacturing 3.4%, Wholesale trade 3.4%, Other services 3.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Arts & recreation 1.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 26.0%, Managers 19.5%, Technicians & trades 15.1%, Clerical & administrative 11.6%, Community & personal service 11.0%, Labourers 5.5%, Sales workers 4.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.0%

## Walkability

The area is considered car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.7 | — |
| 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 | 51.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 28.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 6 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 12.6% | — |

## Schools serving Closeburn

1 school, 260 students, average ICSEA 1,072.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Primary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mount Samson State School | Government | Primary | 3.9 km | 260 |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30631/closeburn