# Winya

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane › Somerset › 4515, QLD

Area: 23 km²

Far fewer children live here than in most similar areas, making Winya a quieter, older community of just 127 people. The typical resident is 41, and over a quarter of the population are seniors. It is a place of high home ownership and a strong work ethic, where nearly every adult is employed. This small settlement in the Somerset region is defined by its residential stability and a distinct lack of urban amenities.

## Demographics & Identity

Residents are noticeably older than the state and national typical age of 38. The area has a much higher proportion of seniors than most, with 27.6% aged 65 and over, while children under 15 make up only 7.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 127 | — |
| Median age | 41 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 6.3% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 27.6% | — |
| Children under 15 | 7.9% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 6.5% | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 36.2%, Seniors (65+) 27.6%, Older adults (45–64) 11.0%, Youth (15–24) 8.7%, Children (0–14) 7.9%

**Marital status** — Married 58.8%, Never married 22.8%, Divorced 7.9%, Widowed 5.3%, Separated 3.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

About 18.1% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though well below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 18.1% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 62.2%, Philippines 9.4%

**Ancestry** — English 33.1%, Australian 28.3%, German 11.8%, Scottish 11.0%, Filipino 9.4%, Irish 8.7%

## Language

Around 12.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Tagalog is the most common non-English language spoken.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 12.6% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 74.0%, Tagalog 7.1%

## Religion

The community is more religious than the national average, with 59.8% of people identifying as Christian. Only 24.4% report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 24.4% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 59.8%, No religion 24.4%, Not stated 12.6%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 39.6% of residents completing Year 12 and just 5.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 39.6% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 5.3% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 2 | — |
| Average school size | 357 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 973 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 39.6%, Year 10 20.7%, Year 9 or below 12.6%, Year 11 10.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 32.1%, Bachelor degree 10.7%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 16.1%, Health 8.9%, Engineering & related 7.1%, Agriculture & environment 7.1%, Society & culture 7.1%, Education 5.4%

## Income

Typical personal weekly income is $959, which is a little above the national figure of $805. However, only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $959 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,437 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,874 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 6.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 8.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 31.3%, Under $650 27.1%, $650–$1,499 10.4%, $4,000 or more 8.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 34.2%, $650–$1,499 31.6%, $1,500–$2,999 7.9%, $3,000 or more 2.6%

## Health & Disability

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.9% of residents, a little above the national figure of 27.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 29.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.7% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 12.6%, Asthma 11.0%, Other condition 7.1%, Mental health 6.3%, Diabetes 4.7%, Cancer 3.9%, Lung condition 3.1%, Heart disease 2.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 49.6%, One condition 20.5%, Two conditions 4.7%, Three or more 3.9%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is strong here, with 18.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 18.4% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.4% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 21.9% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 16.7% | — |

## First Nations

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.3% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group sees much higher typical personal incomes than the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 8 | — |
| First Nations median age | 26 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,125 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,749 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. A higher number of people live alone compared to the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | — |
| One-parent families | 11.1% | — |
| People living alone | 29.2% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 50.6%, Couples without children 45.7%, One-parent families 11.1%

**Household size** — 2 people 45.8%, 1 person 29.2%, 4 people 18.8%, 5 people 14.6%, 3 people 6.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Every home in Winya is a separate house. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 45.8%, while renting is far below at 18.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $300 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,820 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | — |
| Households renting | 18.8% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 45.8% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 75.0% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 45.8%, Owned with a mortgage 35.4%, Rented 18.8%

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

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 41.7%, 3 bedrooms 33.3%, 2 bedrooms 14.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 55.6%, Under $200 33.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 47.1%, $1,000–$1,799 23.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to get to work.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 16.1% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| 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) | 70 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 0 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 61.3%, Worked at home 16.1%, Car (passenger) 6.5%, Walked 4.8%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 51.1%, 1 vehicle 24.4%, 3 vehicles 22.2%, 4 or more 15.6%

## Migration & Movement

The community has seen significant movement, with 44.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 44.4% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 17.4% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Employment is a standout feature, with a full-time employment rate of 90.3% and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in manufacturing or agriculture.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 58.8% | — |
| Employed full-time | 90.3% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Manufacturing 33.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 21.0%, Transport & warehousing 14.5%, Public administration & safety 11.3%, Retail trade 8.1%, Health care & social assistance 8.1%, Construction 6.5%, Education & training 4.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 38.7%, Managers 19.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 19.4%, Clerical & administrative 14.5%, Technicians & trades 11.3%, Sales workers 11.3%, Professionals 9.7%, Community & personal service 4.8%

## Walkability

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. Almost no residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.5 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 5.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 8.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 8.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 7.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.6% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 0.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.8% | — |

## Schools serving Winya

2 schools, 714 students, average ICSEA 973.

By sector: Government 2

By type: Primary 1, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kilcoy State School | Government | Primary | 2.5 km | 282 |
| Kilcoy State High School | Government | Secondary | 2.6 km | 432 |

## Nearby areas

[Kilcoy](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31527/kilcoy) · [Glenfern](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31160/glenfern) · [Villeneuve](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32946/villeneuve) · [Royston](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32487/royston) · [Westvale](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL33051/westvale) · [Woolmar](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL33145/woolmar) · [Mount Archer](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31937/mount-archer) · [Mount Kilcoy](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31979/mount-kilcoy)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL33101/winya