# Killarney

Urban Centre · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Southern Downs › 4373, QLD

Area: 2 km²

An ageing population defines Killarney, where the typical resident is now 56, far older than the national figure of 38. The community has seen a significant shift since 2011, with seniors now making up 36.1% of the population. This trend is mirrored in the homes, which are increasingly occupied by people living alone. It is a predominantly Australian-born settlement with a small but growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is far older than the state and national average, with a sharp increase in seniors since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 have fallen to 12.7%, which is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 685 | -5.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 56 yrs | +55.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 6.1% | +64.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 36.1% | +133.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 12.7% | -50.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.8% | +13.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 36.1%, Older adults (45–64) 29.6%, Children (0–14) 12.7%, Young adults (25–44) 12.3%, Youth (15–24) 9.9%

**Marital status** — Married 42.5%, Never married 26.3%, Divorced 14.2%, Widowed 11.3%, Separated 3.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or nation. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 8.8% | +13.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 83.5%, England 3.2%, New Zealand 1.8%, Philippines 0.4%, South Africa 0.4%

**Ancestry** — English 43.4%, Australian 40.6%, Irish 14.5%, Scottish 11.4%, German 8.2%, Italian 1.2%, Indian 0.4%, Filipino 0.4%

## Language

English is the primary language here, with only 1.0% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 1.0% | -64.8% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 90.9%

## Religion

Christianity is the most common faith, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen by 13 points since 2011 to reach 30.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 30.8% | +74.2% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 57.2%, No religion 30.8%, Not stated 9.5%, Other religions 1.2%, Buddhism 0.7%, Hinduism 0.4%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 29.7% | -21.5% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 7.6% | -34.2% since 2011 |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 35.4%, Year 12 29.7%, Year 9 or below 17.1%, Year 11 6.6%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 36.0%, Advanced diploma / diploma 10.9%, Bachelor degree 10.2%, Certificate I / II 4.0%, Postgraduate degree 3.3%, Graduate diploma / certificate 1.7%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 12.9%, Management & commerce 12.5%, Society & culture 10.6%, Health 8.9%, Architecture & building 5.6%, Education 5.6%, Agriculture & environment 5.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.6%, Creative arts 1.7%, Natural & physical sciences 1.3%, Information technology 1.0%

## Income

Typical weekly family incomes are $1,296, which is far below the national figure of $2,120. Personal incomes are also well below the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $545 | +11.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $912 | -6.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,296 | +14.4% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 4.8% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 7.2% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 39.2%, Under $650 24.8%, $1,500–$2,999 18.3%, $3,000–$3,999 4.3%, $4,000 or more 2.9%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 49.0%, $650–$1,499 30.5%, $1,500–$2,999 5.8%, $3,000 or more 2.2%

## Health & Disability

Health needs are high here, as 12.8% of people need help with daily activities and 38.4% have a long-term health condition, both of which are well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 38.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 12.8% | +144.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 15.6%, Other condition 14.3%, Mental health 11.5%, Asthma 9.9%, Diabetes 6.7%, Cancer 6.3%, Heart disease 5.1%, Lung condition 4.4%, Stroke 2.8%, Dementia 1.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 51.7%, One condition 21.8%, Two conditions 10.2%, Three or more 6.6%

## Community Participation

Volunteer rates are slightly above the national figure at 17.1%, though the number of people caring for children unpaid has fallen significantly since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 17.1% | -33.5% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.4% | -17.9% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 13.1% | -58.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 23.8% | -23.0% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Living arrangements are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. About 32.7% of residents live alone, which is well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.1 | -19.2% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 16.6% | +5.8% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 32.7% | +36.0% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 41.7%, Couples with children 39.5%, One-parent families 16.6%, Other families 2.2%

**Household size** — 2 people 42.8%, 1 person 32.7%, 3 people 10.4%, 4 people 7.9%, 5 people 2.2%, 6 or more 1.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 42.1% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rents are $243, well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $243 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,083 | -16.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 28.4% | +37.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 42.1% | +3.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 93.9% | -4.7% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 72.3% | -14.1% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 42.1%, Rented 28.4%, Owned with a mortgage 24.1%, Not stated 1.8%, Other tenure 1.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 93.9%, Townhouse / semi-detached 3.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 51.1%, 2 bedrooms 19.8%, 4 bedrooms 18.0%, 1 bedroom 5.8%, 5 or more 3.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 70.9%, Under $200 16.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 44.8%, $1,000–$1,799 38.8%, $1,800–$2,999 6.0%, $3,000 or more 6.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

Cars are essential for most, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and very few homes are without a vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.2% | -35.3% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 5.8% | +190.9% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 58.8%, Walked 13.6%, Car (passenger) 6.2%, Worked at home 5.8%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 40.1%, 2 vehicles 40.1%, 3 vehicles 15.4%, 4 or more 3.4%, No vehicle 2.2%

## Migration & Movement

Movement is lower than in the state, with 36.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 36.0% | +2.4% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 5.0% | -50.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, with a rate of 42.5% that is far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | -31.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 42.5% | -28.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.8% | -9.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Retail trade 16.9%, Health care & social assistance 14.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 12.8%, Manufacturing 9.5%, Transport & warehousing 8.6%, Construction 6.6%, Accommodation & food 5.8%, Education & training 5.3%, Public administration & safety 4.5%, Professional & technical 2.5%, Rental & real estate 2.1%, Other services 2.1%, Wholesale trade 1.6%, Administrative & support 1.6%, Mining 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Finance & insurance 1.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 22.6%, Sales workers 16.0%, Professionals 11.1%, Community & personal service 11.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.3%, Managers 9.9%, Technicians & trades 9.5%, Clerical & administrative 7.4%

## Walkability

The area is somewhat walkable, with a high number of residents within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 69.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 90.8% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 62.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 80.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 69.8% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 30.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 34 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.2% | — |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL321060/killarney