Tablelands Regional Council Tablelands Regional Council Area 2011 Census Results

Tablelands Regional Council Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 Census results

Comparison year: 2006 Benchmark area: Regional QLD

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Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 1 Population highlights 2 About the areas 4 Five year age groups 7 Ancestry 10 Birthplace 13 Year of arrival in Australia 15 Proficiency in English 17 Language spoken at home 20 Religion 23 Qualifications 25 Highest level of schooling 27 Education institution attending 30 Need for assistance 33 Employment status 36 Industry sectors of employment 39 Occupations of employment 42 Method of travel to work 45 Volunteer work 47 Unpaid care 49 Individual income 51 Household income 53 Households summary 55 Household size 58 Dwelling type 61 Number of bedrooms per dwelling 63 Internet connection 65 Number of cars per household 67 Housing tenure 69 Housing loan repayments 71 Housing rental payments 73 SEIFA - disadvantage 74 About the community profile 75 Estimated Resident Population (ERP) The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL Tablelands Regional Council area population for [ERP]. [StartYear]. Populations are counted and estimated in various ways. The most comprehensive population count available in Australia is derived from the Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics every five years. However the Census count is NOT the official population of Tablelands Regional Council area. To provide a more accurate population figure which is updated more frequently than every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics also produces "Estimated Resident Population" (ERP) numbers for Tablelands Regional Council area. See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to use each one.

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Page 4 of 77 About the area Location and boundaries The Tablelands Region is located in Far North Queensland, about 1,800 kilometres north of Brisbane, and 100 kilometres west of Cairns. The Tablelands Region is bounded by the Cook Shire in the north, the Cairns Region, the Cassowary Coast Region and the Hinchinbrook Shire in the east, the Charters Towers Region and the Etheridge Shire in the south, and the Carpentaria Shire in the west. Name origin Tablelands is named for the Atherton, Evelyn and Hann Tablelands encompassed in the Region.

Important Population Land area Population density Statistics 43,733 6,500,839 0.01 2011 Usual residents hectares (65,008 persons per hectare Km2)

Tablelands Regional Council area

Legend Districts Tablelands Regional Council area Overlay area

Settlement history European settlement dates from the 1870s, with land used mainly for grazing, timber-getting, farming and mining. Many townships were established in the 1880s. Growth took place from the late 1800s through to the early 1900s, aided by the extension of the railway line from Cairns. More substantial growth took place from the 1960s, with the population of the Region increasing from about 23,000 in 1966 to about 29,000 in 1981. The population continued to increase from the 1980s, rising to about 37,000 in 1991, and then to 44,000 in 2011. Page 5 of 77 Land use Land use The Tablelands Region encompasses significant areas of national park and state forest, rural areas and growing urban areas. The Tablelands Region encompasses a total land area of about 65,000 square kilometres. The primary regional centres are Atherton and Mareeba, with other townships at Herberton, Kuranda and Malanda. Smaller villages include Chillagoe, Dimbulah, Julatten, Millaa Millaa, Mount Molloy, Ravenshoe, Tinaroo, Tolga and Yungaburra. Rural land is used mainly for crop farming, beef farming, dairy farming and mining, with some timber production and tourism. Transport The Tablelands Region is served by the Kennedy Highway, the Palmerston Highway and Maalan Road. Major features Major features of the Region include numerous National Parks (Barron Gorge, Bulleringa, Chillagoe-Mungana Caves, Crater Lakes, Davies Creek, Dinden, Forty Mile Scrub, Girringun, Hann Tableland, Hasties Swamp, Kinrara, Kirrama, Kuranda, Millstream Falls, Mount Hypipamee, Mowbray, Staaten River, Topaz Road, Tully Gorge and Wooroonooran), Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE (Atherton and Mareeba Campuses), Australian Agricultural College (Mareeba Centre for Sustainable Agriculture), Granite Gorge, Hallorans Hill Conservation Park, Mareeba Wetlands, Tolga Scrub, Cathedral Fig Tree, Curtain Fig Tree, Koombooloomba Dam, Quaids Dam, Tinaroo Dam, Lake Barrine, Lake Eacham, Barron Falls, Malanda Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls, Millstream Falls, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Australian Venom Zoo, Bat Reach, Birdworld Kuranda, Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve, Kuranda Markets, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Dimbulah Railway Museum, Eacham Historical Museum, Herberton Historic Village, Herberton Mining Museum, Herberton Spy & Camera Museum, Innot Hot Springs Health and Leisure Park, Malanda Dairy Centre, Mareeba Heritage Museum, Mungalli Creek Dairy, Nerada Tea Visitors Centre, Ravenshoe Steam Railway, Tarzali Lakes Aquaculture Centre, The Chalet Rainforest Gallery, The Crystal Caves, The Hub Chillagoe, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Tolga Woodworks, de Brueys Boutique Wines, Golden Pride Wineries, Mt Uncle Distillery, several coffee farms and various state forests. Indigenous background The original inhabitants of the Tablelands Region were various Aboriginal tribes. Included areas The Tablelands Region includes the townships and localities of Almaden, Amber, Arbouin, Arriga, Atherton, Barrine, Barwidgi, Beatrice, Bellevue, Biboohra, Bolwarra, Bulleringa, Butchers Creek, Carrington, Chewko, Chillagoe, Crystalbrook, Danbulla, Desailly, Dimbulah, East Barron, Ellinjaa, Evelyn, Forty Mile, Fossilbrook, Gadgarra, Gamboola, Glen Allyn, Glen Russell, Glen Ruth, Groganville, Gunnawarra, Herberton, Highbury, Hurricane, Innot Hot Springs, Irvinebank, Jaggan, Julatten, Kaban, Kairi, Kalunga, Kirrama, Koah, Koombooloomba, Kuranda, Kureen, Lake Barrine, Lake Eacham, Lake Tinaroo, Lyndside, Maalan, Malanda, Mareeba, Middlebrook, Millaa Millaa, Millstream, Minbun, Minnamoolka, Mona Mona, Moomin, Moregatta, Mount Carbine, Mount Garnet, Mount Molloy, Mount Mulgrave, Mount Mulligan, Munderra, Mungalli, North Johnstone, Nychum, Paddys Green, Palmerston (part), Peeramon, Petford, Ravenshoe, Ravensworth, Red River, Rookwood, Silver Valley, Southedge, Speewah, Springfield, Staaten, Strathmore, Tarzali, Thornborough, Tinaroo, Tolga, Topaz, Tumoulin, Upper Barron, Wairuna, Walkamin, Watsonville, Wondecla, Wongabel, Wooroonooran (part), Wrotham and Yungaburra.

Page 6 of 77 Five year age groups The Age Structure of Tablelands Regional Council area provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Tablelands Regional Council area's residential role and function and how it is likely to change in the future. Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which enables direct comparison between each group. To get a more complete picture Tablelands Regional Council area's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types.

Age structure - Five year age groups

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Five year age groups (years) Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 0 to 4 2,742 6.3 6.8 2,533 6.2 6.5 +209

5 to 9 2,904 6.6 6.7 2,873 7.0 7.0 +31

10 to 14 3,161 7.2 6.9 3,221 7.9 7.4 -60

15 to 19 2,761 6.3 6.7 2,552 6.2 6.7 +209

20 to 24 1,863 4.3 6.0 1,644 4.0 6.2 +219

25 to 29 1,964 4.5 6.3 1,727 4.2 5.9 +237

30 to 34 1,948 4.5 6.1 2,277 5.6 6.6 -329

35 to 39 2,675 6.1 6.8 2,677 6.5 7.1 -2

40 to 44 3,022 6.9 7.1 3,081 7.5 7.4 -59

45 to 49 3,187 7.3 7.1 3,124 7.6 7.4 +63

50 to 54 3,263 7.5 6.9 3,127 7.6 6.7 +136

55 to 59 3,272 7.5 6.2 3,048 7.5 6.5 +224

60 to 64 3,172 7.3 6.0 2,768 6.8 5.2 +404

65 to 69 2,692 6.2 4.7 2,068 5.1 4.1 +624

70 to 74 2,018 4.6 3.5 1,557 3.8 3.2 +461

75 to 79 1,368 3.1 2.6 1,217 3.0 2.7 +151

80 to 84 968 2.2 1.9 783 1.9 1.9 +185

85 and over 753 1.7 1.7 625 1.5 1.5 +128

Total 43,733 100.0 100.0 40,902 100.0 100.0 +2,831

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 7 of 77 Five year age structure, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Change in five year age structure, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 8 of 77 Dominant groups Analysis of the five year age groups of Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a similar proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (65+). Overall, 20.1% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 17.8% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 20.4% and 14.4% respectively for Regional QLD. The major differences between the age structure of Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of persons aged 65 to 69 (6.2% compared to 4.7%) A larger percentage of persons aged 60 to 64 (7.3% compared to 6.0%) A larger percentage of persons aged 55 to 59 (7.5% compared to 6.2%) A larger percentage of persons aged 70 to 74 (4.6% compared to 3.5%) Emerging groups From 2006 to 2011, Tablelands Regional Council area's population increased by 2,831 people (6.9%). This represents an average annual population change of 1.35% per year over the period. The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2006 and 2011 were in the age groups: 65 to 69 (+624 persons) 70 to 74 (+461 persons) 60 to 64 (+404 persons) 30 to 34 (-329 persons)

Page 9 of 77 Ancestry Ancestry defines the cultural association and ethnic background of an individual going back three generations. Ancestry is a good measure of the total size of cultural groups in Tablelands Regional Council area regardless of where they were born or what language they speak. Ancestry data, should be combined with data on Birthplace, Language Spoken at Home and Religion for a more complete picture of Tablelands Regional Council area's ethnic characteristics.

Ancestry - ranked by size

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Ancestry Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Australian 17,112 39.1 38.6 17,017 41.6 42.4 +95

English 15,384 35.2 38.5 13,182 32.2 35.6 +2,202

Irish 4,835 11.1 10.9 4,177 10.2 10.2 +658

Scottish 4,047 9.3 9.7 3,192 7.8 8.7 +855

Italian 3,827 8.8 2.9 3,571 8.7 2.9 +256

German 2,513 5.7 6.5 2,160 5.3 6.4 +353

Dutch 759 1.7 1.5 646 1.6 1.5 +113

Australian Aboriginal 657 1.5 1.1 523 1.3 1.2 +134

Chinese 393 0.9 1.1 288 0.7 1.0 +105

New Zealander 332 0.8 1.3 335 0.8 1.2 -3

Excludes ancestries with fewer than 20 responses, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Ancestry - totals

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Ancestry totals Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Not stated 3,981 9.1 8.0 4,357 10.7 8.9 -376

Total People 43,733 100.0 100.0 40,902 100.0 100.0 +2,831

Total responses 58,834 -- -- 53,689 -- -- +5,145

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 10 of 77 Ancestry, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 11 of 77 Dominant groups Analysis of the ancestry responses of the population in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 shows that the top five ancestries nominated were: Australian (17,112 people or 39.1%) English (15,384 people or 35.2%) Irish (4,835 people or 11.1%) Scottish (4,047 people or 9.3%) Italian (3,827 people or 8.8%) In combination these five ancestries account for 45,205 responses in total, or 103.37% of all responses. The major differences between the ancestries of the population in Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of people with Italian ancestry (8.8% compared to 2.9%) A smaller percentage of people with English ancestry (35.2% compared to 38.5%) Emerging groups The largest changes in the reported ancestries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were: English (+2,202 persons) Scottish (+855 persons) Irish (+658 persons) German (+353 persons)

Page 12 of 77 Birthplace Country of Birth data identifies where people were born and is indicative of the level of cultural diversity in Tablelands Regional Council area. The mix of Country of Birth groups is also indicative of historical settlement patterns, as source countries for Australia's immigration program have varied significantly over time. To get a more complete picture of cultural and ethnic characteristics, Tablelands Regional Council area's Country of Birth data should be viewed together with Ancestry, Language Spoken at Home and Religion.

Birthplace - ranked by size

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Country of birth Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 United Kingdom 1,672 3.8 4.6 1,686 4.1 4.5 -14

New Zealand 941 2.2 4.1 804 2.0 3.5 +137

Italy 817 1.9 0.3 886 2.2 0.4 -69

Germany 381 0.9 0.5 354 0.9 0.5 +27

Papua New Guinea 241 0.6 0.3 240 0.6 0.3 +1

Netherlands 220 0.5 0.3 187 0.5 0.4 +33

Philippines 182 0.4 0.6 142 0.3 0.4 +40

United States of America 161 0.4 0.3 184 0.4 0.3 -23

South Africa 121 0.3 0.7 82 0.2 0.5 +39

India 83 0.2 0.4 46 0.1 0.2 +37

Excludes countries with fewer than 20 people, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Birthplace - summary

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Birthplace Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Total Overseas born 6,343 14.5 16.7 5,978 14.6 14.8 +365

Non-English speaking 3,313 7.6 6.6 3,097 7.6 5.7 +216 backgrounds

Main English speaking 3,030 6.9 10.1 2,881 7.0 9.1 +149 countries

Australia 34,520 78.9 76.8 31,597 77.2 77.8 +2,923

Not Stated 2,873 6.6 6.5 3,330 8.1 7.4 -457

Total Population 43,736 100.0 100.0 40,905 100.0 100.0 +2,831

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 13 of 77 Country of birth, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 14 of 77 Dominant groups Analysis of the country of birth of the population in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a smaller proportion of people born overseas, and a smaller proportion of people from a non-English speaking background. Overall, 14.5% of the population was born overseas, and 7.6% were from a non-English speaking background, compared with 16.7% and 6.6% respectively for Regional QLD. The largest non-English speaking country of birth in Tablelands Regional Council area was Italy, where 1.9% of the population, or 817 people, were born. The major differences between the countries of birth of the population in Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of people born in Italy (1.9% compared to 0.3%) A smaller percentage of people born in New Zealand (2.2% compared to 4.1%) Emerging groups Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people born overseas increased by 365 or 6.1%, and the number of people from a non-English speaking background increased by 216 or 7.0%. The largest changes in birthplace countries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were for those born in: New Zealand (+137 persons) Italy (-69 persons)

Page 15 of 77 Year of arrival in Australia The Year of Arrival data records when the overseas born population arrived in Australia. The data shows the degree to which areas are 'ports' for new overseas migrants and reveals the role of Tablelands Regional Council area in housing the overseas-born. The number of recent arrivals in an area is often determined by housing affordability, employment opportunities and pre-existing communities located in the area. Tablelands Regional Council area's Year of Arrival data, when used with Birthplace, Religion and Language Spoken at Home data, is a good indicator of the likely need for services in migrant communities.

Year of arrival in Australia

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011

Year of arrival in Australia Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 9 Aug 2011 736 11.6 23.9

2001 to 2005 342 5.4 11.5

1991 to 2000 (10 year period) 576 9.1 13.5

1981 to 1990 (10 year period) 789 12.4 13.5

1971 to 1980 (10 year period) 939 14.8 11.3

1961 to 1970 (10 year period) 1,281 20.2 11.7

Arrived in 1960 or earlier 1,335 21.0 9.7

Not stated 353 5.6 5.0

Total 6,351 100.0 100.0

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Year of arrival in Australia, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 16 of 77 Dominant groups Analysis of the year of arrival for the overseas born population of Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a larger proportion of people who arrived before 2001, and a smaller proportion of recent arrivals (those who arrived between 2006 and 2011). Overall, 77.5% of the overseas born population arrived before 2001, and 11.6% arrived during or after 2006, compared with 59.7% and 23.9% respectively for Regional QLD. The major differences between the year of arrival data of Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of arrivals between in 1960 or earlier (21.0% compared to 9.7%) A larger percentage of arrivals between 1961 and 1970 (20.2% compared to 11.7%) A larger percentage of arrivals between 1971 and 1980 (14.8% compared to 11.3%) A smaller percentage of arrivals between 2006 and 9 Aug 2011 (11.6% compared to 23.9%)

Page 17 of 77 Proficiency in English Proficiency in English measures the self-assessed proficiency in spoken English of people who speak a language other than English at home. The data, when viewed with other ethnic and cultural indicators, such as Ancestry, Country of Birth, Language Spoken at Home and Religion, reflects Tablelands Regional Council area's ethnic composition and how long the overseas born have been in Australia. This helps service providers determine whether they need to communicate with the local population in languages other than English.

Proficiency in English

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

English proficiency Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Speaks English only 37,606 86.0 87.4 34,832 85.2 88.3 +2,774

Speaks another language, 2,856 6.5 5.9 2,519 6.2 4.8 +337 and English well or very well

Speaks another language, 429 1.0 0.9 430 1.1 0.7 -1 and English not well or not at all

Not Stated 2,846 6.5 5.8 3,121 7.6 6.2 -275

Total population 43,737 100.0 100.0 40,902 100.0 100.0 +2,835

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Proficiency in English, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 18 of 77 Change in proficiency in English, 2006 to 2011

The most significant changes in the proficiency in English of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were in those speaking: Speaks English only (+2,774 persons) Speaks another language, and English well or very well (+337 persons)

Page 19 of 77 Language spoken at home Tablelands Regional Council area's language statistics show the proportion of the population who speak a language at home other than English. They indicate how culturally diverse a population is and the degree to which different ethnic groups and nationalities are retaining their language. Tablelands Regional Council area's language statistics should be analysed in conjunction with Country of Birth and Proficiency in English to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups in the area and the services required by the multicultural community.

Language spoken at home - ranked by size

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Language (excludes English) Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Italian 1,274 2.9 0.5 1,375 3.4 0.6 -101

German 345 0.8 0.4 293 0.7 0.4 +52

Dutch 149 0.3 0.2 132 0.3 0.2 +17

Croatian 111 0.3 0.1 113 0.3 0.1 -2

Australian Indigenous 99 0.2 0.5 104 0.3 0.6 -5 Languages

Filipino/Tagalog 87 0.2 0.4 69 0.2 0.2 +18

French 81 0.2 0.2 67 0.2 0.2 +14

Spanish 65 0.1 0.2 60 0.1 0.2 +5

Thai 61 0.1 0.1 37 0.1 0.1 +24

Japanese 54 0.1 0.4 48 0.1 0.3 +6

Excludes languages with fewer than 20 people speaking them at home, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Language - summary

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Language summary Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Speaks English only 37,610 86.0 87.4 34,834 85.2 88.3 +2,776

Non-English total 3,167 7.2 6.6 2,848 7.0 5.4 +319

Not stated 2,957 6.8 6.0 3,220 7.9 6.3 -263

Total Population 43,734 100.0 100.0 40,902 100.0 100.0 +2,832

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 20 of 77 Language spoken at home, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 21 of 77 Dominant groups Analysis of the language spoken at home by the population of Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a smaller proportion of people who spoke English only, and a larger proportion of those speaking a non-English language (either exclusively, or in addition to English). Overall, 86.0% of the population spoke English only, and 7.2% spoke a non-English language, compared with 87.4% and 6.6% respectively for Regional QLD. The dominant language spoken at home, other than English, in Tablelands Regional Council area was Italian, with 2.9% of the population, or 1,274 people speaking this language at home. The major difference between the languages spoken at home for the population of Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD in 2011 was: A larger percentage speaking Italian at home (2.9% compared to 0.5%) Emerging groups Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home increased by 319 or 11.2%, and the number of people who spoke English only increased by 2,776 or 8.0%. The largest changes in the spoken languages of the population in Tablelands Regional Council area between 2006 and 2011 were for those speaking: Italian (-101 persons) German (+52 persons)

Page 22 of 77 Religion Tablelands Regional Council area's religion statistics provide an indicator of cultural identity and ethnicity when observed in conjunction with other key variables. Religion data reveal the major concentrations of religions as well as revealing the proportion of people with no religious affiliation. There are a number of reasons for different religious compositions across areas including the country of birth and ethnic background of the population, the age of the population (belief in religion is generally stronger, the older the population) and changes in values and belief systems. Tablelands Regional Council area's religion statistics should be analysed in conjunction with other ethnicity statistics such as Country of Birth data and Language Spoken data to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups.

Religions - ranked by size

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Religion Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Western (Roman) Catholic 10,923 25.0 23.6 10,407 25.4 23.5 +516

Anglican 7,010 16.0 20.5 6,796 16.6 21.7 +214

Uniting Church 2,689 6.1 6.7 2,677 6.5 7.5 +12

Presbyterian and Reformed 1,525 3.5 3.8 1,510 3.7 4.0 +15

Christian,nfd 1,206 2.8 2.9 732 1.8 1.9 +474

Seventh Day Adventist 927 2.1 0.4 645 1.6 0.4 +282

Pentecostal 674 1.5 1.5 729 1.8 1.5 -55

Baptist 547 1.3 1.7 457 1.1 1.6 +90

Jehova's Witnesses 474 1.1 0.7 448 1.1 0.7 +26

Lutheran 425 1.0 2.0 381 0.9 2.1 +44

Excludes religions with fewer than 20 adherents, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Religions - summary

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Religion totals Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Christian total 26,867 61.4 65.7 25,262 61.8 67.0 +1,605

Non Christian total 968 2.2 2.4 692 1.7 1.7 +276

Non-classifiable religious 435 1.0 0.8 307 0.8 0.7 +128 belief

No religion 10,365 23.7 21.3 8,473 20.7 18.4 +1,892

Not stated 5,098 11.7 9.8 6,169 15.1 12.3 -1,071

Total Population 43,733 100.0 100.0 40,903 100.0 100.0 +2,830

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 23 of 77 Religion, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 24 of 77 Dominant groups Analysis of the religious affiliation of the population of Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a lower proportion of people who professed a religion and a higher proportion who stated they had no religion. Overall, 63.6% of the population nominated a religion, and 23.7% said they had no religion, compared with 68.1% and 21.3% respectively for Regional QLD. The largest single religion in Tablelands Regional Council area was Western (Roman) Catholic, with 25.0% of the population or 10,923 people as adherents. The major differences between the religious affiliation for the population of Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage who nominated Seventh Day Adventist (2.1% compared to 0.4%) A larger percentage who nominated Western (Roman) Catholic (25.0% compared to 23.6%) A smaller percentage who nominated Anglican (16.0% compared to 20.5%) A smaller percentage who nominated Lutheran (1.0% compared to 2.0%) Emerging groups The largest changes in the religious affiliation of the population in Tablelands Regional Council area between 2006 and 2011 were for those who nominated: Western (Roman) Catholic (+516 persons) Christian,nfd (+474 persons) Seventh Day Adventist (+282 persons) Anglican (+214 persons)

Page 25 of 77 Qualifications Educational Qualifications relate to education outside of primary and secondary school and are one of the most important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Employment Status, Income and Occupation, Tablelands Regional Council area's Educational Qualifications help to evaluate the economic opportunities and socio-economic status of the area and identify skill gaps in the labour market.

Highest qualification achieved

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Qualification level Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Bachelor or Higher degree 3,477 10.0 12.0 2,716 8.4 9.9 +761

Advanced Diploma or 2,202 6.3 7.1 1,659 5.1 6.1 +543 Diploma

Vocational 7,225 20.7 21.5 5,833 18.1 19.1 +1,392

No qualification 17,060 48.8 47.4 16,824 52.1 51.2 +236

Not stated 4,962 14.2 12.0 5,243 16.2 13.7 -281

Total persons aged 15+ 34,926 100.0 100.0 32,275 100.0 100.0 +2,651

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Highest qualification achieved, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 26 of 77 Change in highest qualification achieved, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a lower proportion of people holding formal qualifications (Bachelor or higher degree; Advanced Diploma or Diploma; or Vocational qualifications), and a higher proportion of people with no formal qualifications. Overall, 36.9% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 48.8% had no qualifications, compared with 40.6% and 47.4% respectively for Regional QLD. The major differences between qualifications held by the population of Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of persons with No qualifications (48.8% compared to 47.4%) A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (10.0% compared to 12.0%) Emerging groups The largest changes in the qualifications of the population in Tablelands Regional Council area between 2006 and 2011 were in those with: Vocational qualifications (+1,392 persons) Bachelor or Higher degrees (+761 persons) Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (+543 persons) No qualifications (+236 persons)

Page 27 of 77 Highest level of schooling Tablelands Regional Council area's school completion data is a useful indicator of socio-economic status. With other indicators, such as Proficiency in English, the data informs planners and decision-makers about people's ability to access services. Combined with Educational Qualifications it also allows assessment of the skill base of the population.

Highest level of secondary schooling completed

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Level of schooling Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Year 8 or below 3,411 9.8 6.6 3,683 11.4 8.2 -272

Year 9 or equivalent 2,254 6.5 6.1 2,095 6.5 6.6 +159

Year 10 or equivalent 10,051 28.8 27.6 9,644 29.9 29.3 +407

Year 11 or equivalent 2,941 8.4 9.0 2,528 7.8 8.8 +413

Year 12 or equivalent 12,079 34.6 40.9 9,937 30.8 36.1 +2,142

Did not go to school 263 0.8 0.4 235 0.7 0.4 +28

Not stated 3,927 11.2 9.5 4,157 12.9 10.6 -230

Total persons aged 15+ 34,926 100.0 100.0 32,279 100.0 100.0 +2,647

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Highest level of schooling completed, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 28 of 77 Change in highest level of schooling completed, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the highest level of schooling attained by the population in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a higher proportion of people who had left school at an early level (Year 10 or less) and a lower proportion of people who completed Year 12 or equivalent. Overall, 45.8% of the population left school at Year 10 or below, and 34.6% went on to complete Year 12 or equivalent, compared with 40.7% and 40.9% respectively for Regional QLD. The major differences between the level of schooling attained by the population in Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of persons who completed year 8 or below (9.8% compared to 6.6%) A larger percentage of persons who completed year 10 or equivalent (28.8% compared to 27.6%) A smaller percentage of persons who completed year 12 or equivalent (34.6% compared to 40.9%) Emerging groups The largest changes in the level of schooling attained by the population in Tablelands Regional Council area, between 2006 and 2011 were: Year 12 or equivalent (+2,142 persons) Year 11 or equivalent (+413 persons) Year 10 or equivalent (+407 persons) Year 8 or below (-272 persons)

Page 29 of 77 Education institution attending The share of Tablelands Regional Council area's population attending educational institutions reflects the age structure of the population, which influences the number of children attending school; proximity to tertiary education, which can mean young adults leaving home to be nearer to educational facilities and; the degree to which people are seeking out educational opportunities in adulthood, especially in their late teens and early twenties. This data is often combined with Age Structure to identify areas with significant university student populations.

Education institute attending

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Type of institute Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Pre-school 399 0.9 1.1 559 1.4 1.5 -160

Primary school 3,767 8.6 8.9 3,720 9.1 9.1 +47

Primary - Government 2,828 6.5 6.0 2,800 6.8 6.5 +28

Primary - Catholic 768 1.8 1.7 814 2.0 1.5 -46

Primary - Independent 171 0.4 1.2 106 0.3 1.1 +65

Secondary school 2,687 6.1 6.0 2,592 6.3 6.0 +95

Secondary - Government 2,182 5.0 3.8 2,296 5.6 3.9 -114

Secondary - Catholic 429 1.0 1.1 228 0.6 1.1 +201

Secondary - Independent 76 0.2 1.1 68 0.2 1.0 +8

TAFE 497 1.1 1.7 540 1.3 1.6 -43

University 600 1.4 2.9 470 1.1 2.5 +130

Other 254 0.6 0.6 184 0.4 0.5 +70

Not attending 31,239 71.4 70.9 28,443 69.5 69.9 +2,796

Not stated 4,292 9.8 7.9 4,394 10.7 8.9 -102

Total 43,735 100.0 100.0 40,902 100.0 100.0 +2,833

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 30 of 77 Education institute attending, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 31 of 77 Dominant groups Analysis of the share of the population attending educational institutions in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a similar proportion attending primary school, a similar proportion attending secondary school, and a lower proportion engaged in tertiary level education. Overall, 8.6% of the population were attending primary school, 6.1% of the population were attending secondary institutions, and 2.5% were learning at a tertiary level, compared with 8.9%, 6.0% and 4.6% respectively for Regional QLD. The major differences between the share of the population attending learning institutions in Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of persons attending a Catholic secondary school (5.0% compared to 3.8%) A smaller percentage of persons attending University (1.4% compared to 2.9%) Emerging groups From 2006 to 2011, Tablelands Regional Council area's population aged 15 years and over increased by 2,833 people (+6.9%). This represents an average annual change of 1.35% per year over the period. The largest changes in the number of people attending education institutions in Tablelands Regional Council area, between 2006 and 2011 were in those who nominated: Secondary - Catholic (+201 persons) Pre-school (-160 persons) University (+130 persons) Secondary - Government (-114 persons)

Page 32 of 77 Need for assistance Tablelands Regional Council area's disability statistics relate directly to need for assistance due to a severe or profound disability. The information may be used in the planning of local facilities, services such as day-care and occasional care and in the provision of information and support to carers. Tablelands Regional Council area's disability statistics help in understanding the prevalence of people who need support in the community, and along with information on Unpaid Care to a person with a disability, how that support is provided. Please note: A person's reported need for assistance is based on a subjective assessment and should therefore be treated with caution. See the specific data notes for further detail.

Need for assistance with core activities

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Assistance needed by age % of total age % of total age group (years) Number group Regional QLD Number group Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 0 to 4 23 0.8 1.0 15 0.6 0.8 +8

5 to 9 36 1.2 2.5 46 1.6 2.0 -10

10 to 19 98 1.7 2.4 89 1.5 1.8 +9

20 to 59 646 3.0 2.6 646 3.1 2.4 0

60 to 64 203 6.4 6.8 170 6.1 6.2 +33

65 to 69 184 6.8 7.7 118 5.7 6.2 +66

70 to 74 191 9.4 10.0 153 9.8 8.5 +38

75 to 79 200 14.5 15.0 178 14.6 14.4 +22

80 to 84 255 26.4 25.0 226 28.9 25.9 +29

85 and over 314 40.9 45.4 299 47.8 46.7 +15

Total persons needing 2,150 4.9 4.7 1,940 4.7 4.1 +210 assistance

Need for assistance with core activities

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Assistance needed by age group (years) Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Total persons needing 2,150 4.9 4.7 1,940 4.7 4.1 +210 assistance

Total persons not needing 38,213 87.4 88.7 35,307 86.3 88.8 +2,906 assistance

Not stated 3,371 7.7 6.6 3,656 8.9 7.1 -285

Total population 43,734 100.0 100.0 40,903 100.0 100.0 +2,831

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 33 of 77 Need for assistance with core activities, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 34 of 77 Dominant groups Analysis of the need for assistance of persons in Tablelands Regional Council area compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a similar proportion of persons who reported needing assistance with core activities. Overall, 4.9% of the population reported needing assistance with core activities, compared with 4.7% for Regional QLD. The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance in Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of persons aged 80 to 84 (26.4% compared to 25.0%) A smaller percentage of persons aged 85 and over (40.9% compared to 45.4%) A smaller percentage of persons aged 5 to 9 (1.2% compared to 2.5%) Emerging groups The major difference in the age groups reporting a need for assistance between 2006 and 2011 in Tablelands Regional Council area was in the age group: 65 to 69 (+66 persons)

Page 35 of 77 Employment status Tablelands Regional Council area's employment statistics are an important indicator of socio-economic status. The levels of full or part-time employment, unemployment and labour force participation indicate the strength of the local economy and social characteristics of the population. Employment status is linked to a number of factors including Age Structure, which influences the number of people in the workforce; the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area and; the education and skill base of the population (Occupations, Industries, Qualifications).

Employment status

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Employment status Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Employed 17,807 93.3 93.8 16,642 94.7 94.9 +1,165

Employed full-time 10,644 55.8 59.1 10,178 57.9 60.7 +466

Employed part-time 6,682 35.0 32.5 5,853 33.3 31.5 +829

Hours worked not stated 481 2.5 2.2 611 3.5 2.7 -130

Unemployed 1,283 6.7 6.2 930 5.3 5.1 +353

Looking for full-time work 852 4.5 4.0 571 3.2 3.2 +281

Looking for part-time work 431 2.3 2.2 359 2.0 1.9 +72

Total Labour Force 19,090 100.0 100.0 17,572 100.0 100.0 +1,518

Labour force status

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Labour force status Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Total Labour force 19,090 54.7 60.9 17,572 54.4 60.0 +1,518

Not in the labour force 13,405 38.4 32.3 12,249 38.0 32.5 +1,156

Labour force status not stated 2,431 7.0 6.7 2,455 7.6 7.4 -24

Total persons aged 15+ 34,926 100.0 100.0 32,276 100.0 100.0 +2,650

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 36 of 77 Employment status, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 37 of 77 Dominant groups The size of Tablelands Regional Council area's labour force in 2011 was 19,090 persons, of which 6,682 were employed part-time and 10,644 were full time workers. Analysis of the employment status (as a percentage of the labour force) in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a lower proportion in employment, and a higher proportion unemployed. Overall, 93.3% of the labour force was employed (51.0% of the population aged 15+), and 6.7% unemployed (3.7% of the population aged 15+), compared with 93.8% and 6.2% respectively for Regional QLD. The labour force participation rate refers to the proportion of the population over 15 years of age that was employed or actively looking for work. "The labour force is a fundamental input to domestic production. Its size and composition are therefore crucial factors in economic growth. From the viewpoint of social development, earnings from paid work are a major influence on levels of economic well-being." (Australian Social Trends 1995). Analysis of the labour force participation rate of the population in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 shows that there was a lower proportion in the labour force (54.7%) compared with Regional QLD (60.9%). Emerging groups Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people employed in Tablelands Regional Council area showed an increase of 1,165 persons and the number unemployed showed an increase of 353 persons. In the same period, the number of people in the labour force showed an increase of 1,518 persons, or 8.6%.

Page 38 of 77 Industry sectors of employment Tablelands Regional Council area’s industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the skill base and socio-economic status of the residents as well as the industries and employment opportunities present in the region. When viewed in conjunction with Residents Place of Work data and Method of Travel to Work, industry sector statistics provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.

Industry sector of employment

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Industry sector Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Agriculture, Forestry and 2,260 12.7 4.6 2,357 14.2 5.8 -97 Fishing

Mining 674 3.8 3.9 432 2.6 2.7 +242

Manufacturing 1,029 5.8 7.6 1,079 6.5 8.7 -50

Electricity, Gas, Water and 227 1.3 1.2 187 1.1 1.0 +40 Waste Services

Construction 1,559 8.8 9.7 1,228 7.4 9.9 +331

Retail Trade 2,050 11.5 11.3 1,946 11.7 12.1 +104

Wholesale trade 472 2.7 3.2 507 3.0 3.4 -35

Accommodation and Food 1,090 6.1 7.9 1,141 6.9 8.1 -51 Services

Transport, Postal and 712 4.0 4.8 699 4.2 4.6 +13 Warehousing

Information Media and 124 0.7 1.1 113 0.7 1.2 +11 Telecommunications

Financial and Insurance 191 1.1 2.0 207 1.2 2.1 -16 Services

Rental, Hiring and Real 216 1.2 1.9 217 1.3 2.2 -1 Estate Services

Professional, Scientific and 696 3.9 4.7 514 3.1 4.1 +182 Technical Services

Administrative and Support 460 2.6 3.1 403 2.4 2.9 +57 Services

Public Administration and 1,226 6.9 6.0 1,317 7.9 6.3 -91 Safety

Education and Training 1,484 8.3 7.7 1,360 8.2 7.4 +124

Health Care and Social 1,955 11.0 11.4 1,625 9.8 9.6 +330 Assistance

Arts and Recreation Services 232 1.3 1.5 234 1.4 1.4 -2

Other Services 629 3.5 4.0 587 3.5 3.7 +42

Inadequately described or 512 2.9 2.5 493 3.0 2.8 +19 not stated

Total employed persons 17,798 100.0 100.0 16,646 100.0 100.0 +1,152 aged 15+

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 39 of 77 Industry sector of employment, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 40 of 77 Change in industry sector of employment, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 41 of 77 Occupations of employment Tablelands Regional Council area's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Tablelands Regional Council area's socio-economic status and skill base.

Occupation of employment

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Occupation Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Managers 2,903 16.3 12.5 2,969 17.8 13.3 -66

Professionals 2,491 14.0 15.6 2,186 13.1 14.2 +305

Technicians and Trades 2,651 14.9 16.3 2,402 14.4 16.5 +249 Workers

Community and Personal 1,923 10.8 10.3 1,713 10.3 9.4 +210 Service Workers

Clerical and Administrative 2,016 11.3 13.2 1,775 10.7 13.1 +241 Workers

Sales Workers 1,553 8.7 10.2 1,459 8.8 10.6 +94

Machinery Operators And 1,447 8.1 8.2 1,225 7.4 7.8 +222 Drivers

Labourers 2,479 13.9 11.9 2,573 15.5 13.4 -94

Inadequately described 337 1.9 1.8 341 2.0 1.8 -4

Total employed persons 17,800 100.0 100.0 16,643 100.0 100.0 +1,157 aged 15+

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 42 of 77 Occupation of employment, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 43 of 77 Dominant groups An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 shows the three most popular occupations were: Managers (2,903 people or 16.3%) Technicians and Trades Workers (2,651 people or 14.9%) Professionals (2,491 people or 14.0%) In combination these three occupations accounted for 8,045 people in total or 45.2% of the employed resident population. In comparison, Regional QLD employed 12.5% in Managers; 16.3% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 15.6% in Professionals. The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (16.3% compared to 12.5%) A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (13.9% compared to 11.9%) A smaller percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (11.3% compared to 13.2%) A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (14.0% compared to 15.6%) Emerging groups The number of employed people in Tablelands Regional Council area increased by 1,157 between 2006 and 2011. The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2011 in Tablelands Regional Council area were for those employed as: Professionals (+305 persons) Technicians and Trades Workers (+249 persons) Clerical and Administrative Workers (+241 persons) Machinery Operators And Drivers (+222 persons)

Page 44 of 77 Method of travel to work Tablelands Regional Council area's commuting statistics reveal the main modes of transport by which residents get to work. There are a number of reasons why people use different modes of transport to get to work including the availability of affordable and effective public transport options, the number of motor vehicles available within a household, and the distance travelled to work. Commuting data is very useful in transport planning as it informs decision-makers about the availability, effectiveness and utilisation of local transport options, particularly when analysed with Residents Place of Work data and Car Ownership.

Method of travel to work

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Main method of travel Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Train 9 0.1 0.6 0 0.0 0.4 +9

Bus 200 1.1 1.8 88 0.5 1.5 +112

Tram or Ferry 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.1 0

Taxi 26 0.1 0.2 24 0.1 0.2 +2

Car - as driver 10,302 58.3 63.0 9,235 55.8 60.3 +1,067

Car - as passenger 1,120 6.3 6.7 1,050 6.3 7.2 +70

Truck 343 1.9 1.4 398 2.4 1.7 -55

Motorbike 114 0.6 0.9 190 1.1 1.1 -76

Bicycle 110 0.6 1.1 124 0.7 1.3 -14

Walked only 1,000 5.7 4.2 1,155 7.0 4.8 -155

Other 314 1.8 1.7 285 1.7 1.5 +29

Worked at home 1,770 10.0 5.6 1,705 10.3 6.1 +65

Did not go to work 1,975 11.2 11.3 1,886 11.4 11.9 +89

Not stated 373 2.1 1.6 412 2.5 1.8 -39

Total employed persons 17,656 100.0 100.0 16,552 100.0 100.0 +1,104 aged 15+

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 45 of 77 Method of travel to work, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Change in method of travel to work, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 46 of 77 Dominant groups In 2011, there were 209 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in Tablelands Regional Council area, compared with 11,879 who drove in private vehicles (car – as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, or truck). Analysis of the method of travel to work of the residents in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that 1.2% used public transport, while 67.3% used a private vehicle, compared with 2.4% and 72.0% respectively in Regional QLD. The major differences between the method of travel to work of Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of persons who worked at home (10.0% compared to 5.6%) A larger percentage of persons who walked only (5.7% compared to 4.2%) A smaller percentage of persons who travelled by car (as driver) (58.3% compared to 63.0%) Emerging groups The number of employed people in Tablelands Regional Council area increased by 1,104 between 2006 and 2011. The largest changes in the method of travel to work by resident population in Tablelands Regional Council area between 2006 and 2011 were for those nominated: Car - as driver (+1,067 persons) Walked only (-155 persons) Bus (+112 persons) Did not go to work (+89 persons)

Page 47 of 77 Volunteer work The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors impacting on the level of volunteering in Tablelands Regional Council area include the Age Structure of the population, the level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.

Voluntary work

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Volunteer status Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Volunteer 7,621 21.8 18.6 7,078 21.9 19.0 +543

Not a volunteer 23,373 66.9 72.2 21,154 65.5 70.7 +2,219

Volunteer work not stated 3,933 11.3 9.2 4,045 12.5 10.3 -112

Total persons aged 15+ 34,927 100.0 100.0 32,277 100.0 100.0 +2,650

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Voluntary work, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 48 of 77 Change in voluntary work, 2006 to 2011

Page 49 of 77 Unpaid care The proportion of people providing unpaid care for the aged and disabled in Tablelands Regional Council area can be an important indicator of the level of demand for aged care services and facilities by local and state governments. An increasing proportion of carers among the population may indicate inadequate aged care provision, or the need for in-home support, or support for the carers themselves. The level of care provided by individuals is likely to be affected by Household Income, Age Structure and the ethnic makeup of the community (Language Spoken), as well as the sense of community cohesiveness.

Unpaid care

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Assistance to a person with a disability, long term illness or old age Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Provided unpaid assistance 4,052 11.6 10.2 3,396 10.5 9.3 +656

No unpaid assistance 26,668 76.4 80.1 24,529 76.0 79.7 +2,139 provided

Not stated 4,205 12.0 9.6 4,354 13.5 11.0 -149

Total persons aged 15+ 34,925 100.0 100.0 32,279 100.0 100.0 +2,646

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Unpaid care, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 50 of 77 Change in unpaid care, 2006 to 2011

Page 51 of 77 Individual income Individual Income statistics are an indicator of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Household Income, Educational Qualifications and Occupation, they help tell the story of the economic opportunities and socio- economic status of Tablelands Regional Council area. The amount of income an individual receives is linked to a number of factors including employment status, age (as for instance students and retirees often receive a lower income), qualifications and type of employment. The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to Individual Income Quartiles.

Weekly individual gross income

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011

Weekly income Number % Regional QLD Negative Income/ Nil income 2,344 6.7 7.0

$1-$199 2,686 7.7 7.1

$200-$299 4,698 13.5 10.9

$300-$399 4,543 13.0 10.5

$400-$599 4,899 14.0 12.8

$600-$799 3,802 10.9 11.3

$800-$999 2,527 7.2 8.3

$1000-$1249 2,069 5.9 7.5

$1250-$1499 1,342 3.8 5.0

$1500-$1999 1,277 3.7 5.6

$2000 or more 875 2.5 4.8

Not stated 3,861 11.1 9.2

Total persons aged 15+ 34,923 100.0 100.0

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 52 of 77 Weekly individual gross income, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of individual income levels in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a lower proportion of persons earning a high income (those earning $1,500 per week or more) and a higher proportion of low income persons (those earning less than $400 per week). Overall, 6.2% of the population earned a high income, and 40.9% earned a low income, compared with 10.4% and 35.6% respectively for Regional QLD. The major differences between Tablelands Regional Council area's individual incomes and Regional QLD's individual incomes were: A larger percentage of persons who earned $200-$299 (13.5% compared to 10.9%) A larger percentage of persons who earned $300-$399 (13.0% compared to 10.5%) A larger percentage of persons who earned $400-$599 (14.0% compared to 12.8%) A smaller percentage of persons who earned $2000 or more (2.5% compared to 4.8%)

Page 53 of 77 Household income Households form the common 'economic unit' in our society. Tablelands Regional Council area's Household Income is one of the most important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Educational Qualifications and Occupation, it helps to reveal the economic opportunities and socio-economic status of Tablelands Regional Council area. It is important to note that income data is not necessarily a measure of wealth. For example, if an area has a large number of retirees this will produce a higher proportion of households with low income but the retirees may have large capital wealth. For this reason, household income should be viewed in conjunction with Age and Household Composition. The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to Household Income Quartiles.

Weekly household income

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011

Weekly income Number % Regional QLD Negative Income/Nil Income 292 1.7 1.3

$1-$199 360 2.1 1.5

$200-$299 672 3.9 2.7

$300-$399 1,528 8.9 6.4

$400-$599 2,262 13.2 10.6

$600-$799 1,836 10.7 9.5

$800-$999 1,619 9.4 8.7

$1000-$1249 1,326 7.7 8.0

$1250-$1499 1,163 6.8 7.4

$1500-$1999 1,543 9.0 10.9

$2000-$2499 920 5.4 7.5

$2500-$2999 650 3.8 6.2

$3000-$3499 340 2.0 3.5

$3500-$3999 88 0.5 1.4

$4000-$4999 68 0.4 1.0

$5000 or more 75 0.4 1.0

Not stated 2,397 14.0 12.3

Total households 17,139 100.0 100.0

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 54 of 77 Weekly household income, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of household income levels in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a smaller proportion of high income households (those earning $2,500 per week or more) and a higher proportion of low income households (those earning less than $600 per week). Overall, 7.1% of the households earned a high income, and 29.8% were low income households, compared with 13.2% and 22.6% respectively for Regional QLD. The major differences between the household incomes of Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of households who earned $400-$599 (13.2% compared to 10.6%) A larger percentage of households who earned $300-$399 (8.9% compared to 6.4%) A larger percentage of households who earned Not stated (14.0% compared to 12.3%) A larger percentage of households who earned $200-$299 (3.9% compared to 2.7%)

Page 55 of 77 Households summary Tablelands Regional Council area's household and family structure is one of the most important demographic indicators. It reveals the area's residential role and function, era of settlement and provides key insights into the level of demand for services and facilities as most are related to age and household types. To continue building the story, Tablelands Regional Council area's Household Summary should be viewed in conjunction with Households with Children, Households without Children, Household Size, Age Structure and Dwelling Type.

Household types

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Households by type Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Couples with children 4,185 23.7 27.4 4,127 25.5 27.4 +58

Couples without children 5,226 29.5 27.5 4,842 29.9 26.9 +384

One parent families 1,853 10.5 10.4 1,638 10.1 10.0 +215

Other families 152 0.9 1.0 153 0.9 0.9 -1

Group household 452 2.6 3.9 377 2.3 3.7 +75

Lone person 4,352 24.6 21.9 3,676 22.7 20.8 +676

Other not classifiable 568 3.2 3.9 764 4.7 4.8 -196 household

Visitor only households 904 5.1 4.1 621 3.8 5.3 +283

Total households 17,692 100.0 100.0 16,198 100.0 100.0 +1,494

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Household types, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 56 of 77 Change in household types, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the household/family types in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a lower proportion of couple families with child(ren) as well as a similar proportion of one-parent families. Overall, 23.7% of total families were couple families with child(ren), and 10.5% were one-parent families, compared with 27.4% and 10.4% respectively for Regional QLD. There were a higher proportion of lone person households and a higher proportion of couples without children. Overall, the proportion of lone person households was 24.6% compared to 21.9% in Regional QLD while the proportion of couples without children was 29.5% compared to 27.5% in Regional QLD. Emerging groups The number of households in Tablelands Regional Council area increased by 1,494 between 2006 and 2011. The largest changes in family/household types in Tablelands Regional Council area between 2006 and 2011 were: Lone person (+676 households) Couples without children (+384 households) One parent families (+215 households) Group household (+75 households)

Page 57 of 77 Household size The size of households in general follows the life-cycle of families. Households are usually small at the stage of relationship formation (early marriage), and then increase in size with the advent of children. They later reduce in size again as these children reach adulthood and leave home. Household size can also be influenced by a lack (or abundance) of affordable housing. Overseas migrants and indigenous persons often have a tradition of living with extended family members which significantly affects household size. Household size in Australia has declined since the 1970s but between 2006 and 2011, the average household size remained stable for the nation as a whole. An increasing household size in an area may indicate a lack of affordable housing opportunities for young people, an increase in the birth rate or an increase in family formation in the area. A declining household size may indicate children leaving the area when they leave home, an increase in retirees settling in the area, or an attraction of young singles and couples to the area. For greater insight, Tablelands Regional Council area's Household Size data should be viewed in conjunction with Household Summary, Age Structure, Dwelling Type, Household Income and Language Spoken at Home.

Household size

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Number of persons usually resident Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 1 person 4,348 26.8 23.8 3,677 24.8 23.2 +671

2 persons 6,325 38.9 37.2 5,739 38.7 37.3 +586

3 persons 2,111 13.0 15.3 2,030 13.7 15.3 +81

4 persons 1,917 11.8 14.2 1,911 12.9 14.5 +6

5 persons 930 5.7 6.3 918 6.2 6.5 +12

6 or more persons 610 3.8 3.3 539 3.6 3.2 +71

Total classifiable households 16,241 100.0 100.0 14,814 100.0 100.0 +1,427

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 58 of 77 Household size, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 59 of 77 Dominant groups Analysis of the number of persons usually resident in a household in Tablelands Regional Council area compared with Regional QLD shows that there were a higher proportion of lone person households, and a lower proportion of larger households (those with 4 persons or more). Overall there were 26.8% of lone person households, and 21.3% of larger households, compared with 23.8% and 23.7% respectively for Regional QLD. The major differences in the household size for Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of households with 1 person usually resident (26.8% compared to 23.8%) A larger percentage of households with 2 persons usually resident (38.9% compared to 37.2%) A smaller percentage of households with 4 persons usually resident (11.8% compared to 14.2%) A smaller percentage of households with 3 persons usually resident (13.0% compared to 15.3%) Emerging groups The number of households in Tablelands Regional Council area increased by 1,427 between 2006 and 2011. The largest changes in the number of persons usually resident in a household in Tablelands Regional Council area between 2006 and 2011 were: 1 person (+671 households) 2 persons (+586 households) 3 persons (+81 households) 6 or more persons (+71 households)

Page 60 of 77 Dwelling type Dwelling Type is an important determinant of Tablelands Regional Council area's residential role and function. A greater concentration of higher density dwellings is likely to attract more young adults and smaller households, often renting. Larger, detached or separate dwellings are more likely to attract families and prospective families. The residential built form often reflects market opportunities or planning policy, such as building denser forms of housing around public transport nodes or employment centres. Dwelling Type statistics should be viewed in conjunction with Household size, Household Types, Housing Tenure and Age Structure for a more complete picture of the housing market in Tablelands Regional Council area.

Dwelling structure

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Dwelling type Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Separate house 17,521 86.5 74.1 15,607 87.0 72.8 +1,914

Medium density 1,437 7.1 15.4 1,303 7.3 15.7 +134

High density 0 0.0 6.4 3 0.0 7.3 -3

Caravans, cabin, houseboat 960 4.7 3.2 736 4.1 3.4 +224

Other 288 1.4 0.6 289 1.6 0.7 -1

Not stated 61 0.3 0.2 8 0.0 0.1 +53

Total Private Dwellings 20,267 100.0 100.0 17,946 100.0 100.0 +2,321

Dwelling type

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Dwelling type Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Occupied private dwellings 17,691 86.8 87.7 16,199 89.8 88.4 +1,492

Unoccupied private 2,576 12.6 11.9 1,747 9.7 11.3 +829 dwellings

Non private dwellings 104 0.5 0.4 98 0.5 0.3 +6

Total Dwellings 20,371 100.0 100.0 18,044 100.0 100.0 +2,327

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 61 of 77 Dwelling structure, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 62 of 77 Dominant groups In 2011, there were 17,521 separate houses in the area, 1,437 medium density dwellings, and no high density dwellings. In addition, there were 960 caravans/cabins/houseboats in the area. Analysis of the types of dwellings in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 shows that 86.5% of all dwellings were separate houses; 7.1% were medium density dwellings, and none% were high density dwellings, compared with 74.1%, 15.4%, and 6.4% in the Regional QLD respectively. In 2011, a total of 86.8% of the dwellings in Tablelands Regional Council area were occupied on Census night, compared to 87.7% in Regional QLD. The proportion of unoccupied dwellings was 12.6%, which is larger compared to that found in Regional QLD (11.9%). Emerging groups The total number of dwellings in Tablelands Regional Council area increased by 2,327 between 2006 and 2011. The largest changes in the type of dwellings found in Tablelands Regional Council area between 2006 and 2011 were: Separate house (+1,914 dwellings) Caravans, cabin, houseboat (+224 dwellings) Medium density (+134 dwellings)

Page 63 of 77 Number of bedrooms per dwelling The Number of Bedrooms in a dwelling is an indicator of the size of dwellings, and when combined with dwelling type information, provides insight into the role Tablelands Regional Council area plays in the housing market. For example, an area of high density dwellings that are predominantly 1-2 bedroom are likely to attract students, single workers and young couples, whereas a high density area with dwellings that are predominantly 2-3 bedroom may attract more empty nesters and some families. In combination with Household type and Household size, the Number of Bedrooms can also indicate issues around housing affordability, overcrowding and other socio-economic factors.

Number of bedrooms per dwelling

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Number of bedrooms Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 0 or 1 bedrooms 1,839 10.4 6.4 1,586 9.8 6.4 +253

2 bedrooms 3,173 17.9 17.4 2,960 18.3 18.3 +213

3 bedrooms 7,473 42.2 40.0 7,010 43.3 41.8 +463

4 bedrooms 3,346 18.9 24.8 2,816 17.4 21.8 +530

5 bedrooms or more 715 4.0 5.0 570 3.5 4.3 +145

Not stated 1,146 6.5 6.4 1,259 7.8 7.4 -113

Total households 17,692 100.0 100.0 16,201 100.0 100.0 +1,491

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 64 of 77 Change in number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the number of bedrooms in dwellings in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a higher proportion of dwellings with 1 and 2 bedrooms, and a lower proportion of dwellings with 4 or more bedrooms. Overall, 28.3% of households were in 1-2 bedroom dwellings, and 23.0% of 4-plus bedroom dwellings, compared with 23.8% and 29.8% for Regional QLD respectively. The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of dwellings with no bedrooms (includes bedsitters) (10.4% compared to 6.4%) A larger percentage of 3 bedroom dwellings (42.2% compared to 40.0%) A smaller percentage of 4 bedroom dwellings (18.9% compared to 24.8%) Emerging groups The largest changes in the number of bedrooms per dwelling in Tablelands Regional Council area between 2006 and 2011 were: 4 bedrooms (+530 dwellings) 3 bedrooms (+463 dwellings) 0 or 1 bedrooms (+253 dwellings) 2 bedrooms (+213 dwellings)

Page 65 of 77 Internet connection A fast Internet Connection is increasingly required for accessing essential information and undertaking domestic and non-domestic business. Households with dial-up or no internet service are being left behind in the digital divide' as both government and the private sector are increasingly conducting their business, or aspects of it, on-line. Internet connectivity in Tablelands Regional Council area can be affected by availability of connection, Education, Household Income and Age Structure.

Type of internet connection

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Connection type Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Total internet connection 11,529 65.2 71.8 8,017 49.5 54.9 +3,512

Broadband connection 10,209 57.7 64.6 3,514 21.7 32.4 +6,695

Dial-up connection 668 3.8 3.0 4,399 27.2 21.8 -3,731

Other connection 652 3.7 4.3 104 0.6 0.6 +548

No internet connection 4,776 27.0 20.2 6,747 41.6 36.6 -1,971

Not stated 1,388 7.8 8.0 1,437 8.9 8.5 -49

Total households 17,693 100.0 100.0 16,201 100.0 100.0 +1,492

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Type of internet connection, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 66 of 77 Change in type of internet connection, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the type of internet connection of households in Tablelands Regional Council area compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a higher proportion of households with either no internet connection or a dial up connection, and a lower proportion of households with broadband connectivity. Overall 30.8% of households had no internet connection or a dial up connection, and 57.7% had broadband connectivity, compared with 23.2% and 64.6% respectively in Regional QLD. Emerging groups Between 2006 and 2011 the number of households with an internet connection increased by 3,512. The largest changes in the internet connectivity in Tablelands Regional Council area, between 2006 and 2011 were: Broadband connection (+6,695 households) Dial-up connection (-3,731 households) Total internet connection (+3,512 households)

Page 67 of 77 Number of cars per household The ability of the population to access services and employment is strongly influenced by access to transport. The number of motor vehicles per household in Tablelands Regional Council area quantifies access to private transport and will be influenced by Age Structure and Household Type, which determine the number of adults present; access to Public Transport; distance to shops, services, employment and education; and Household Income. Depending on these factors, car ownership can be seen as a measure of advantage or disadvantage, or a neutral socio-economic measure, which impacts on the environment and quality of life.

Car ownership

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Number of cars Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 No motor vehicles 1,087 6.1 6.5 1,059 6.5 7.5 +28

1 motor vehicle 6,112 34.5 34.7 5,793 35.8 35.8 +319

2 motor vehicles 6,149 34.7 35.1 5,404 33.4 33.6 +745

3 or more motor vehicles 2,994 16.9 16.2 2,471 15.3 14.4 +523

Not stated 1,354 7.7 7.5 1,472 9.1 8.7 -118

Total households 17,696 100.0 100.0 16,199 100.0 100.0 +1,497

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Car ownership, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 68 of 77 Change in car ownership, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the car ownership of the households in Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that 86.2% of the households owned at least one car, while 6.1% did not, compared with 86.0% and 6.5% respectively in Regional QLD. Of those that owned at least one vehicle, there was a similar proportion who owned just one car; a similar proportion who owned two cars; and a larger proportion who owned three cars or more. Overall, 34.5% of the households owned one car; 34.7% owned two cars; and 16.9% owned three cars or more, compared with 34.7%; 35.1% and 16.2% respectively for Regional QLD. Emerging groups The largest changes in the household car ownership in Tablelands Regional Council area between 2006 and 2011 were: 2 motor vehicles (+745 households) 3 or more motor vehicles (+523 households) 1 motor vehicle (+319 households)

Page 69 of 77 Housing tenure Tablelands Regional Council area's Housing Tenure data provides insights into its socio-economic status as well as the role it plays in the housing market. For example, a high concentration of private renters may indicate a transient area attractive to young singles and couples, while a concentration of home owners indicates a more settled area with mature families and empty-nester Household Summary. Tenure can also reflect built form (Dwelling Type), with a significantly higher share of renters in high density housing and a substantially larger proportion of home-owners in separate houses, although this is not always the case. In conjunction with other socio-economic status indicators in Tablelands Regional Council area, Tenure data is useful for analysing housing markets, housing affordability and identifying public housing areas.

Housing tenure

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011 2006 Change

Tenure type Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 Fully owned 7,145 40.4 30.0 6,605 40.8 31.9 +540

Mortgage 4,387 24.8 30.1 3,825 23.6 28.6 +562

Renting 4,733 26.8 31.9 4,277 26.4 30.2 +456

Renting - Social housing 678 3.8 3.7 656 4.0 3.7 +22

Renting - Private 3,720 21.0 27.2 3,281 20.3 25.3 +439

Renting - Not stated 335 1.9 0.9 340 2.1 1.2 -5

Other tenure type 184 1.0 1.1 149 0.9 1.2 +35

Not stated 1,243 7.0 6.9 1,346 8.3 8.1 -103

Total households 17,692 100.0 100.0 16,202 100.0 100.0 +1,490

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Housing tenure, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 70 of 77 Change in housing tenure, 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the housing tenure of the population of Tablelands Regional Council area in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a larger proportion of households who owned their dwelling; a smaller proportion purchasing their dwelling; and a smaller proportion who were renters. Overall, 40.4% of the population owned their dwelling; 24.8% were purchasing, and 26.8% were renting, compared with 30.0%, 30.1% and 31.9% respectively for Regional QLD. Emerging groups The largest changes in housing tenure categories for the households in Tablelands Regional Council area between 2006 and 2011 were: Mortgage (+562 persons) Fully owned (+540 persons) Renting - Private (+439 persons) The total number of households in Tablelands Regional Council area increased by 1,490 between 2006 and 2011.

Page 71 of 77 Housing loan repayments Mortgage repayments are directly related to house prices in Tablelands Regional Council area, length of occupancy and the level of equity of home owners. When viewed with Household Income data it may also indicate the level of housing stress households in the community are under. In mortgage belt areas it is expected that households will be paying a higher proportion of their income on their housing compared to well-established areas. First home buyer areas are also likely to have larger mortgages than upgrader areas where households move in with equity from elsewhere. Mortgage payment levels are not directly comparable over time because of inflation. For comparison of mortgage payments over time, go to Housing Loan Quartiles.

Monthly housing loan repayments

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011

Monthly repayment amount Number % Regional QLD Nil repayments 167 3.8 2.7

$1-$149 22 0.5 0.6

$150-$299 59 1.3 1.2

$300-$449 158 3.6 2.5

$450-$599 157 3.6 2.2

$600-$799 280 6.4 4.4

$800-$999 321 7.3 5.7

$1000-$1199 390 8.9 6.6

$1200-$1399 404 9.2 7.8

$1400-$1599 353 8.0 6.9

$1600-$1799 352 8.0 8.2

$1800-$1999 227 5.2 6.2

$2000-$2199 333 7.6 9.4

$2200-$2399 157 3.6 4.7

$2400-$2599 99 2.3 3.5

$2600-$2999 238 5.4 8.0

$3000-$3999 229 5.2 8.7

$4000-$4999 60 1.4 2.6

$5000 and over 62 1.4 2.0

Not stated 318 7.3 6.0

Total households with a mortgage 4,386 100.0 100.0

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 72 of 77 Monthly housing loan repayments, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the monthly housing loan repayments of households in Tablelands Regional Council area compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a smaller proportion of households paying high mortgage repayments ($2,600 per month or more), and a larger proportion of households with low mortgage repayments (less than $1000 per month). Overall, 13.4% of households were paying high mortgage repayments, and 26.5% were paying low repayments, compared with 21.3% and 19.3% respectively in Regional QLD. The major differences between the household loan repayments of Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of $1000-$1199 (8.9% compared to 6.6%) A larger percentage of $600-$799 (6.4% compared to 4.4%) A larger percentage of $800-$999 (7.3% compared to 5.7%) A larger percentage of $1200-$1399 (9.2% compared to 7.8%)

Page 73 of 77 Housing rental payments Rental payments can be a better measure of the cost of housing in Tablelands Regional Council area than mortgage repayments because they are not contingent on length of occupancy or equity in the dwelling. High rental payments may indicate desirable areas with mobile populations who prefer to rent, or a housing shortage, or gentrification. Low rental payments may indicate public housing (check Tenure Type), or areas where low income households move by necessity for a lower cost of living. Rental payments are not directly comparable over time because of inflation. For comparison of rental payments over time, go to Housing Rental Quartiles.

Weekly housing rental payments

Tablelands Regional Council area 2011

Weekly rental amount Number % Regional QLD Nil 543 11.5 4.9

$1 - $74 196 4.1 4.6

$75 - $99 216 4.6 3.1

$100 - $124 336 7.1 3.6

$125 - $149 312 6.6 3.2

$150 - $174 483 10.2 5.0

$175 - $199 290 6.1 4.2

$200 - $224 506 10.7 6.9

$225 - $249 251 5.3 4.6

$250 - $274 511 10.8 8.3

$275 - $299 304 6.4 5.9

$300 - $324 259 5.5 8.8

$325 - $349 58 1.2 4.8

$350 - $374 127 2.7 7.4

$375 - $399 28 0.6 4.5

$400 - $424 30 0.6 5.2

$425 - $449 4 0.1 1.8

$450 - $549 26 0.5 5.7

$550 - $649 7 0.1 1.8

$650 - $749 3 0.1 0.8

$750 - $849 4 0.1 0.4

$850 - $949 3 0.1 0.2

$950+ 12 0.3 0.7

Rent Not stated 229 4.8 4.0

Total households renting 4,738 100.0 100.0

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.

Page 74 of 77 Weekly housing rental payments, 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Dominant groups Analysis of the weekly housing rental payments of households in Tablelands Regional Council area compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a smaller proportion of households paying high rental payments ($400 per week or more), and a larger proportion of households with low rental payments (less than $150 per week). Overall, 1.9% of households were paying high rental payments, and 33.8% were paying low payments, compared with 16.4% and 19.3% respectively in Regional QLD. The major differences between the housing rental payments of Tablelands Regional Council area and Regional QLD were: A larger percentage of Nil (11.5% compared to 4.9%) A larger percentage of $150 - $174 (10.2% compared to 5.0%) A larger percentage of $200 - $224 (10.7% compared to 6.9%) A larger percentage of $100 - $124 (7.1% compared to 3.6%)

Page 75 of 77 SEIFA - disadvantage Tablelands Regional Council area SEIFA Index of Disadvantage measures the relative level of socio-economic disadvantage based on a range of Census characteristics. It is a good place to start to get a general view of the relative level of disadvantage in one area compared to others and is used to advocate for an area based on its level of disadvantage. The index is derived from attributes that reflect disadvantage such as low income, low educational attainment, high unemployment, and jobs in relatively unskilled occupations. When targeting services to disadvantaged communities, it is important to also look at these underlying characteristics as they can differ markedly between areas with similar SEIFA scores and shed light on the type of disadvantage being experienced. A higher score on the index means a lower level of disadvantage. A lower score on the index means a higher level of disadvantage.

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Page 76 of 77 About the community profile Demographic change across Australia is recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in the Census collections every five years. Population experts, .id, analyse and convert these raw figures into stories of place to inform council staff, community groups, investors, business, students and the general public. Tablelands Regional Council area Community Profile provides demographic analysis for the Regional Council and its suburbs based on results from the 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing. The profile is updated with population estimates when the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) releases new figures such as the annual Estimated Resident Population (ERP). Suburb boundaries and Census questions change over time, but .id manages the data to ensure that there is an accurate time series provided for the current geographic boundaries. You can read more about this in the Geography Notes section. Results for Tablelands Regional Council area include population, age structure, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, income, qualifications, occupations, employment, unemployment, disability, disadvantage, volunteering, childcare, family structure, household structure, housing tenure, mortgage and rental payments, and the size and type of the dwellings people live in. The Community Profile presents this information in clear maps, tables and charts with concise factual commentary to answer three important questions: 1. What are the characteristics of the people who live here? 2. How are they changing? 3. How do they compare to other areas? This provides the basis for making evidence-based decisions about how to provide services for the community as it changes. You can be confident about the quality of the information as it is derived from Australian Bureau of Statistics data, analysed and presented by population experts and funded by Tablelands Regional Council area.

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