# Veteran

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Gympie › 4570, QLD

Area: 32 km²

A typical resident in Veteran is far older than those in most of Australia, with a median age of 49. This community is largely composed of retirees and established families living in spacious, detached homes. It is a quiet area where nearly half the population reports having no religion and very few people speak a language other than English. Situated well away from city centres, the area is almost entirely dependent on cars for daily life.

## Demographics & Identity

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This makes Veteran a much older community than the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 959 | +1.1% since 2011 |
| Median age | 49 yrs | +16.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 4.3% | +12.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 25.0% | +68.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.9% | -25.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.5% | +28.4% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 29.8%, Seniors (65+) 25.0%, Young adults (25–44) 18.2%, Children (0–14) 16.9%, Youth (15–24) 9.9%

**Marital status** — Married 53.9%, Never married 26.7%, Divorced 11.5%, Widowed 4.2%, Separated 3.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 11.4% | +5.7% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 82.8%, England 4.2%, New Zealand 2.0%, South Africa 0.9%, China 0.4%

**Ancestry** — English 43.4%, Australian 42.2%, Irish 11.6%, German 9.0%, Scottish 8.8%, Chinese 1.5%, Italian 1.5%, Dutch 1.5%, Filipino 1.1%, Greek 0.4%

## Language

English is the primary language here, with only 1.7% 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 | 1.7% | -24.6% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

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

## Religion

Nearly half the community (47.9%) has no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the second most common affiliation at 43.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 47.9% | +74.5% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 47.9%, Christianity 43.2%, Not stated 7.8%, Buddhism 1.0%

## Education & Qualifications

The area has a lower proportion of people with university degrees than most other areas, and Year 12 completion is far below the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 42.9% | +30.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 11.0% | +23.6% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 6 | — |
| Average school size | 435 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 976 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 42.9%, Year 10 30.2%, Year 9 or below 10.6%, Year 11 7.4%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 42.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.2%, Bachelor degree 13.9%, Certificate I / II 5.0%, Postgraduate degree 2.3%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.3%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 18.5%, Management & commerce 15.1%, Health 10.9%, Education 9.9%, Society & culture 7.8%, Food, hospitality & personal services 7.1%, Architecture & building 6.5%, Agriculture & environment 1.5%, Natural & physical sciences 1.3%, Creative arts 1.3%, Information technology 0.6%

## Income

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical weekly family income is $1,417, which is well below the national figure of $2,120.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $583 | +33.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,302 | +34.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,417 | +30.1% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 6.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 11.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 38.3%, $1,500–$2,999 27.2%, Under $650 15.8%, $3,000–$3,999 7.3%, $4,000 or more 4.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 48.3%, $650–$1,499 30.8%, $1,500–$2,999 9.9%, $3,000 or more 1.5%

## Health & Disability

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, which is consistent with the older age of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 29.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.0% | +14.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 12.7%, Other condition 9.1%, Mental health 8.3%, Asthma 7.4%, Cancer 4.6%, Diabetes 4.5%, Heart disease 3.9%, Lung condition 3.1%, Stroke 0.7%, Dementia 0.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 60.1%, One condition 17.3%, Two conditions 8.8%, Three or more 2.9%

## Community Participation

Unpaid housework is much more common here than in other areas. Additionally, 17.7% of people volunteer, a figure well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 17.7% | -25.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 15.0% | -13.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 24.3% | -28.0% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 29.2% | -17.9% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations population is older than in most areas, with a typical age of 37. Year 12 completion for this group is far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 41 | — |
| First Nations median age | 37 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 26.7% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $485 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,687 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that half of all households are couples with children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | -3.7% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 12.1% | +0.7% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 18.7% | +16.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 50.1%, Couples without children 37.1%, One-parent families 12.1%

**Household size** — 2 people 41.5%, 1 person 18.7%, 3 people 14.0%, 4 people 13.5%, 6 or more 5.0%, 5 people 4.7%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 45.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very rare here.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $300 | +36.4% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,517 | +20.7% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 7.0% | -50.7% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 45.3% | +18.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 98.0% | -0.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 83.0% | +1.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 45.3%, Owned with a mortgage 44.4%, Rented 7.0%, Other tenure 2.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 98.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 44.4%, 4 bedrooms 29.8%, 2 bedrooms 10.2%, 5 or more 8.8%, 1 bedroom 4.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 54.2%, $350–$549 37.5%, Under $200 12.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 34.9%, $1,800–$2,999 29.6%, Under $1,000 23.0%, $3,000 or more 7.9%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 9.8% | +42.9% 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) | 74 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 109 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 65.3%, Worked at home 9.8%, Car (passenger) 4.5%, Walked 0.8%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 42.1%, 1 vehicle 23.7%, 3 vehicles 20.5%, 4 or more 12.5%

## Migration & Movement

Around 33.6% of people moved here in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 33.6% | -12.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Those who are employed often work in health care, construction, or manufacturing.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | -8.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 52.4% | -4.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 52.5% | -9.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.3%, Construction 12.0%, Manufacturing 10.3%, Retail trade 8.5%, Education & training 7.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 6.5%, Public administration & safety 6.5%, Accommodation & food 5.3%, Mining 3.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.5%, Professional & technical 3.3%, Other services 3.3%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Administrative & support 2.0%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 16.8%, Clerical & administrative 13.0%, Labourers 12.8%, Professionals 11.8%, Community & personal service 11.5%, Managers 10.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.3%, Sales workers 10.0%

## Walkability

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.1 | — |
| 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 | 0.4% | — |
| 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 | 10.4% | — |

## Schools serving Veteran

6 schools, 2,612 students, average ICSEA 976.

By sector: Government 4, Independent 1, Catholic 1

By type: Combined 2, Primary 2, Secondary 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Victory College | Independent | Combined | 5.6 km | 851 |
| Gympie East State School | Government | Primary | 5.9 km | 174 |
| Gympie West State School | Government | Primary | 6.4 km | 384 |
| Gympie Flexible School | Catholic | Secondary | 6.7 km | 103 |
| Gympie Special School | Government | Combined | 6.7 km | 88 |
| Gympie State High School | Government | Secondary | 6.9 km | 1,012 |

## Nearby areas

[Canina](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30513/canina) · [Banks Pocket](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30145/banks-pocket) · [Victory Heights](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32945/victory-heights) · [Ross Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32476/ross-creek) · [Araluen](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30071/araluen) · [Tamaree](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32729/tamaree) · [North Deep Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32172/north-deep-creek) · [Greens Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31241/greens-creek)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32939/veteran