# Villeneuve

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane › Somerset › 4514, QLD

Area: 7 km²

Tucked away in the Somerset region, Villeneuve is a small, car-dependent settlement where every single home is a separate house. It is a notably older community, with a typical resident aged 49, which is far older than the national figure. The area is characterized by low household incomes and a high proportion of residents in de facto relationships. Most people here live in detached homes and rely entirely on vehicles to get around.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is older than most areas, with a typical age of 49. While children under 15 are well below the national figure at 15%, people in de facto relationships are much more common here than in other similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 193 | -57.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 49 yrs | +4.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.6% | -70.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 14.5% | -16.7% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.0% | -18.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 19.3% | +117.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 43.0%, Young adults (25–44) 18.7%, Children (0–14) 15.0%, Seniors (65+) 14.5%, Youth (15–24) 10.4%

**Marital status** — Married 46.3%, Never married 30.2%, Divorced 14.8%, Separated 7.4%, Widowed 2.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 11.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Those with overseas roots primarily cite English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 11.4% | +31.2% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 65.8%, England 5.7%

**Ancestry** — English 43.0%, Australian 34.7%, Scottish 12.4%, Irish 9.8%, German 8.3%, Italian 1.6%

## Language

English is the dominant language, and very few people use another language at home (1.6%), a figure far below both the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 1.6% | -30.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 76.7%

## Religion

About 40.9% of the population report having no religion, which is roughly the same as the Queensland average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 40.9% | +76.3% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 40.9%, Christianity 36.3%, Not stated 19.7%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.3% completing Year 12, both far below the national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 37.3% | +28.0% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 8.0% | +39.9% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 37.3%, Year 10 25.3%, Year 9 or below 12.0%, Year 11 9.5%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 38.8%, Bachelor degree 11.2%, Advanced diploma / diploma 7.8%, Certificate I / II 2.6%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 17.2%, Society & culture 16.4%, Management & commerce 7.8%, Architecture & building 5.2%, Agriculture & environment 5.2%, Creative arts 5.2%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.3%, Health 2.6%, Education 2.6%

## Income

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,221 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a much lower rate than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $706 | +37.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,221 | +39.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,583 | +36.2% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 3.7% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 11.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 30.6%, $1,500–$2,999 29.2%, Under $650 19.4%, $3,000–$3,999 11.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 38.3%, $650–$1,499 30.9%, $1,500–$2,999 12.3%

## Health & Disability

While people needing help with daily activities are much fewer than usual, there is a higher rate of long-term health conditions (32.1%) and mental health conditions (11.9%) compared to the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 32.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.1% | -59.5% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 16.1%, Mental health 11.9%, Asthma 9.8%, Other condition 8.8%, Diabetes 6.7%, Lung condition 5.7%, Cancer 3.6%, Heart disease 3.1%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 44.6%, One condition 18.1%, Two conditions 7.3%, Three or more 4.7%

## Community Participation

The area has a high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 5.7%, though volunteer rates are among the lowest for its level and well below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 8.0% | -60.0% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.1% | -34.4% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 22.2% | -19.7% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 5.7% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 23.5% | -2.4% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with a typical age of 28, which is noticeably older than the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 3 | — |
| First Nations median age | 28 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $225 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,375 | — |

## Family & Households

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas at 18.5%. Typical homes are slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | -4.2% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 18.5% | +47.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 25.0% | +37.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 43.0%, Couples with children 40.0%, One-parent families 18.5%

**Household size** — 2 people 45.8%, 1 person 25.0%, 3 people 15.3%, 4 people 6.9%, 5 people 5.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 34.7% are owned outright. Renting is very rare at 8.3%, far below the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $300 | +50.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,368 | -19.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 8.3% | -54.9% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 34.7% | -13.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | +7.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 66.7% | -13.9% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 56.9%, Owned outright 34.7%, Rented 8.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 51.4%, 2 bedrooms 30.6%, 4 bedrooms 15.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 43.9%, Under $1,000 24.4%, $1,800–$2,999 14.6%, $3,000 or more 12.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle and no residents using public transport to commute.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 14.7% | +40.4% 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 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 73 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 0 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 65.3%, Worked at home 14.7%, Car (passenger) 4.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 41.7%, 1 vehicle 26.4%, 3 vehicles 20.8%, 4 or more 4.2%

## Migration & Movement

About 36.2% of people moved in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 36.2% | -12.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Unemployment is high at 10.3%, well above the national rate. The local workforce is concentrated in manufacturing, agriculture, and health care.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 10.3% | +24.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 48.1% | -19.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.3% | -1.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Manufacturing 17.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 13.3%, Health care & social assistance 13.3%, Professional & technical 9.3%, Administrative & support 9.3%, Wholesale trade 6.7%, Public administration & safety 6.7%, Accommodation & food 5.3%, Education & training 5.3%, Construction 4.0%, Retail trade 4.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 20.0%, Managers 16.0%, Community & personal service 13.3%, Technicians & trades 12.0%, Professionals 10.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.3%, Clerical & administrative 6.7%

## Walkability

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no schools, parks, or shops 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) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 15.5% | — |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32946/villeneuve