# Seventeen Seventy

Urban Centre · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Gladstone › 4677, QLD

Area: 7 km²

Daily life in Seventeen Seventy revolves around a mature, car-dependent community where nearly half of the residents work from home. The area has shifted significantly since 2011, with the population shrinking by 52% and the typical resident now far older than the national figure at 57 years. This is a place of high home ownership and a notable number of retirees, with about 31% of people aged 65 and over. It is a quiet, residential setting where a high proportion of adults are well-qualified or retired.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 57. This age profile is reflected in the high proportion of seniors and a very low number of children, who make up only 8% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 125 | -51.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 57 yrs | +137.5% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 31.2% | +177.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 8.0% | -73.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 17.7% | +8.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 31.2%, Older adults (45–64) 29.6%, Young adults (25–44) 21.6%, Youth (15–24) 8.8%, Children (0–14) 8.0%

**Marital status** — Married 54.1%, Never married 27.9%, Divorced 9.0%, Separated 6.3%, Widowed 2.7%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

While 64.8% of residents were born in Australia, there has been a rise in overseas births, which reached 17.6% in 2021. English, German, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 17.6% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 64.8%, England 8.0%

**Ancestry** — Australian 34.4%, English 34.4%, German 14.4%, Scottish 8.8%, Irish 6.4%

## Language

English is the dominant language, spoken by 81.6% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home has fallen sharply since 2011, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 4.8% | -93.9% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 81.6%

## Religion

Nearly half of the population—49.6%—now reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant increase from 2011, when only 3.1% felt this way.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 49.6% | +1505.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 49.6%, Christianity 28.8%, Not stated 11.2%, Buddhism 4.8%

## Education & Qualifications

The area has a higher share of university graduates than most similar places, with 17.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are most common in engineering, education, and health.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 45.9% | +18.6% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 17.1% | +430.6% since 2011 |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 45.9%, Year 10 33.9%, Year 9 or below 4.6%, Year 11 3.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 24.6%, Bachelor degree 23.2%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.0%, Certificate I / II 10.1%, Postgraduate degree 4.3%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 21.7%, Education 17.4%, Health 13.0%, Management & commerce 10.1%, Architecture & building 8.7%, Society & culture 5.8%, Creative arts 5.8%, Natural & physical sciences 4.3%

## Income

Typical weekly household incomes are far below the national figure at $949. However, a small group earns significantly more, with 11.7% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $680 | +97.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $949 | +20.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,374 | +43.7% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 11.7% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 12.5% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 26.8%, Under $650 25.0%, $1,500–$2,999 10.7%, $3,000–$3,999 7.1%, $4,000 or more 5.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 44.1%, $650–$1,499 30.6%, $1,500–$2,999 8.1%, $3,000 or more 7.2%

## Health & Disability

Residents generally report better health than those in most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (20.8%). No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 20.8% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.4% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Diabetes 7.2%, Heart disease 6.4%, Mental health 6.4%, Other condition 5.6%, Arthritis 4.0%, Asthma 3.2%, Cancer 2.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 62.4%, One condition 13.6%, Two conditions 4.0%, Three or more 2.4%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is very common here, with 22.5% of people helping out, well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of people doing significant unpaid housework compared to most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 22.5% | -22.7% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 6.3% | -56.3% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 10.8% | -68.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 6.3% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 27.0% | +52.9% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Small households are the norm, with 35.7% of people living alone and only 2.0 people per home. This is consistent with the older population and the fact that there are no one-parent families.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.0 | -39.4% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 35.7% | +59.5% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 67.6%, Couples with children 33.8%, Other families 4.1%

**Household size** — 2 people 41.1%, 1 person 35.7%, 3 people 14.3%, 4 people 10.7%

## Housing & Dwellings

Home ownership is very high, with 51.8% of homes owned outright. Renting is much less common than in the rest of the state, and most homes are separate houses, though the number of large three-bedroom homes has fallen.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $300 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,500 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -38.5% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 10.7% | -87.9% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 51.8% | +353.1% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 53.6% | -46.4% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 57.1% | -21.6% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 51.8%, Owned with a mortgage 17.9%, Not stated 14.3%, Rented 10.7%, Other tenure 5.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 53.6%, Other dwelling 26.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 28.6%, 4 bedrooms 23.2%, 1 bedroom 14.3%, 2 bedrooms 8.9%, Studio / none 5.4%, 5 or more 5.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 66.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 50.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. Interestingly, working from home is very common, accounting for 40.5% of the workforce.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 40.5% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 40.5%, Worked at home 40.5%, Car (passenger) 7.1%, Walked 7.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 44.7%, 1 vehicle 40.4%, 3 vehicles 6.4%

## Migration & Movement

The community is quite mobile, as nearly 48% of residents moved in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2016.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 47.9% | +132.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Those who are employed are mostly found in accommodation and food services, as well as real estate and professional roles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | -37.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 44.1% | -33.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 50.0% | +20.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Accommodation & food 45.2%, Rental & real estate 16.7%, Professional & technical 14.3%, Education & training 9.5%, Other services 9.5%, Construction 7.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 21.4%, Clerical & administrative 19.0%, Community & personal service 16.7%, Technicians & trades 14.3%, Labourers 11.9%, Professionals 9.5%

## Walkability

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, there are no schools, groceries, or health services reachable on foot.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 1.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 1.6 | — |
| 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 | 93.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 80.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 11 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 17.4% | — |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL322107/seventeen-seventy