# Upper Lockyer

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Lockyer Valley › 4352, QLD

Area: 15 km²

Full-time employment is more common in Upper Lockyer than in most similar areas, with 60.5% of the population working full-time. This is a predominantly residential community of 542 people where detached houses are the norm. The area is characterized by larger family homes and a typical resident age of 40. While it is mostly Australian-born and English-speaking, it has a slightly higher proportion of First Nations people compared to the national average.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 18.1% of the population, and those aged 65 and over are 14.4%, which is a little below the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 542 | -5.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 40 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 4.1% | +132.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 14.4% | +27.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.1% | -15.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.0% | +39.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 31.4%, Young adults (25–44) 21.8%, Children (0–14) 18.1%, Seniors (65+) 14.4%, Youth (15–24) 13.1%

**Marital status** — Married 49.4%, Never married 32.9%, Divorced 11.7%, Widowed 4.4%, Separated 1.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia (81.4%), and only 10.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 10.9% | +7.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 81.4%, New Zealand 3.5%, England 2.6%, South Africa 0.7%

**Ancestry** — English 43.0%, Australian 42.4%, Irish 12.0%, Scottish 10.5%, German 9.0%, Dutch 2.4%, Italian 1.3%

## Language

English is the primary language for 91% of people, and only 3.0% use another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 3.0% | +6.3% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 91.0%

## Religion

Over half of the community (52.6%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.8%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 35.8% | +105.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 52.6%, No religion 35.8%, Not stated 10.5%, Buddhism 0.6%

## Education & Qualifications

The area has a lower level of formal qualifications than the state and nation, with 46.8% of people completing Year 12 and 13.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 46.8% | +24.3% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 13.3% | +2.6% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| Average school size | 17 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 918 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 46.8%, Year 10 29.3%, Year 9 or below 10.0%, Year 11 5.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 45.7%, Bachelor degree 15.8%, Advanced diploma / diploma 11.3%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.7%, Certificate I / II 2.1%, Postgraduate degree 1.4%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 17.5%, Management & commerce 13.1%, Society & culture 11.7%, Education 10.3%, Health 8.2%, Architecture & building 6.9%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.2%, Agriculture & environment 3.4%, Natural & physical sciences 1.4%

## Income

Typical household income is $1,760 a week, which is about the same as the state average. Higher earners are present here, as 21.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $705 | +25.2% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,760 | +51.9% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,942 | +46.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 6.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 21.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 33.3%, $650–$1,499 26.8%, Under $650 10.9%, $3,000–$3,999 10.9%, $4,000 or more 10.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.8%, $650–$1,499 31.5%, $1,500–$2,999 15.6%, $3,000 or more 0.7%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas. About 33.2% of people have a long-term health condition and 7.6% need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 33.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.6% | +6.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 12.7%, Mental health 10.3%, Other condition 9.8%, Asthma 9.0%, Heart disease 4.4%, Diabetes 4.2%, Cancer 3.7%, Lung condition 2.0%, Stroke 1.1%, Dementia 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 54.6%, One condition 19.4%, Two conditions 8.1%, Three or more 4.1%

## Community Participation

Unpaid work is common, with 26.7% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. This is well above the national figure of 20.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.6% | -42.4% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 15.6% | +62.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 28.0% | -13.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.7% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 26.7% | -16.5% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 22 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is 41, far older than the national figure of 24, though their personal income is well below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 22 | — |
| First Nations median age | 41 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $383 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,625 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children (56.5%) and a low number of people living alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.8 | +3.7% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 13.6% | +18.9% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 15.8% | -10.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 56.5%, Couples without children 29.5%, One-parent families 13.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 38.8%, 3 people 21.9%, 1 person 15.8%, 4 people 13.1%, 5 people 6.0%, 6 or more 6.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

Separate houses make up 96.2% of all homes, with 83.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 8.2% of households.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $310 | +40.9% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,408 | +8.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 8.2% | -30.0% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 35.5% | +10.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 96.2% | -0.9% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 83.6% | -4.2% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 53.6%, Owned outright 35.5%, Rented 8.2%, Not stated 1.6%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 96.2%, Other dwelling 2.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 48.1%, 4 bedrooms 25.7%, 5 or more 9.8%, 2 bedrooms 6.0%, 1 bedroom 4.9%, Studio / none 1.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 53.3%, $350–$549 20.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 52.0%, $1,800–$2,999 19.4%, Under $1,000 17.3%, $3,000 or more 7.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0.0% of people use public transport to get to work. Every single home in the community owns at least one motor vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 6.6% | +93.3% 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 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 79 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 69.1%, Worked at home 6.6%, Car (passenger) 2.7%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 38.5%, 1 vehicle 21.4%, 4 or more 19.2%, 3 vehicles 18.7%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with only 0.0% of residents arriving from overseas recently. About 35.5% of people have moved house in the last five years.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 35.5% | +17.3% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is slightly above the national figure at 60.5%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, education, and construction.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | -5.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 61.1% | +0.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.5% | -8.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.0%, Education & training 9.8%, Construction 9.4%, Retail trade 8.6%, Manufacturing 8.2%, Mining 5.1%, Accommodation & food 4.7%, Transport & warehousing 4.3%, Other services 4.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 3.1%, Wholesale trade 3.1%, Professional & technical 3.1%, Administrative & support 2.3%, Public administration & safety 2.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.6%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 17.2%, Professionals 15.6%, Community & personal service 14.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.7%, Labourers 11.7%, Clerical & administrative 10.2%, Managers 9.0%, Sales workers 7.8%

## Walkability

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

| 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) | 2 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 10.6% | — |

## Schools serving Upper Lockyer

1 school, 17 students, average ICSEA 918.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Primary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Murphy's Creek State School | Government | Primary | 3.4 km | 17 |

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