# Selwyn

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Cloncurry › 4823, QLD

Area: 10,504 km²

A typical resident of Selwyn is just 21 years old, making it one of the youngest areas at this level. This sparsely populated place has only 25 people and is mostly made up of youth and older adults. It is a small, non-residential community where most people have never been married and no one over 65 lives. The area is isolated and car-dependent, with no schools or shops within walking distance.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is very young, with a typical age of 21, which is 17 years younger than the national figure. There are no residents aged 65 and over, and those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are well below the state and national proportions.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 25 | — |
| Median age | 21 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 0.0% | — |
| Children under 15 | 16.0% | — |

**Age structure** — Youth (15–24) 32.0%, Older adults (45–64) 32.0%, Children (0–14) 16.0%, Young adults (25–44) 12.0%

**Marital status** — Never married 61.9%, Married 14.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Everyone in Selwyn was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. Among those who listed an ancestry, Australian and English are the most common.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 0.0% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 44.0%

**Ancestry** — Australian 40.0%, English 12.0%

## Language

English is the only language used at home, leaving the area far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

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

**Language used at home** — English only 60.0%

## Religion

Christianity is the only religion reported here, as no one in the community identified as having no religion.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 0.0% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Not stated 44.0%, Christianity 36.0%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state and national figures, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 26.1% completing Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 26.1% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 26.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 33.3%

**Field of qualification** — Agriculture & environment 20.0%

## Income

The typical weekly household income of $1,125 is well below the national figure. However, the typical personal weekly income of $833 is about the same as the national figure of $805.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $833 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,125 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 19.0%

## Health & Disability

Residents appear to be in good health, with no one reporting a long-term health condition, mental health condition, or a need for help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 0.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 0.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 0.0% | — |

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 36.0%

## Community Participation

Participation in community activities is very low, with no residents reporting that they volunteer or provide unpaid care for others.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 0.0% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 0.0% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 0.0% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 0.0% | — |

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes in Selwyn are small, with only 1.5 people per home, which is far below the national figure of 2.5.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 1.5 | — |

**Family composition** — One-parent families 100.0%

**Household size** — 1 person 75.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

With 0.90 people per bedroom, this area is a little above the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Other tenure 75.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 75.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely without public transport, with no stops or routes available for residents.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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** — Walked 58.3%, Worked at home 33.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 100.0%

## Migration & Movement

About 40% of the population moved here in the last five years, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 40.0% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Those working or looking for work make up 57.1% of adults, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Labour-force participation | 57.1% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 66.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 50.0%

## Walkability

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| 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 | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 0.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.0% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Kuridala](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31592/kuridala) · [Warenda](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32989/warenda) · [Warburton](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32987/warburton) · [McKinlay](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31794/mckinlay) · [Duchess](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30883/duchess) · [Dajarra](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30788/dajarra) · [Buckingham](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30405/buckingham) · [Min Min](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31849/min-min)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32535/selwyn