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2011 Census results

Comparison year: 2006Benchmark area: Greater Brisbane

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Table of contents

Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2

Population highlights 4

About the areas 7

Five year age groups 10

Ancestry 13

Birthplace 16

Year of arrival in Australia 18

Proficiency in English 20

Language spoken at home 23

Religion 26

Qualifications 28

Highest level of schooling 30

Education institution attending 33

Need for assistance 36

Employment status 39

Industry sectors of employment 42

Occupations of employment 45

Method of travel to work 48

Volunteer work 50

Unpaid care 52

Individual income 54

Household income 56

Households summary 58

Household size 61

Dwelling type 64

Number of bedrooms per dwelling 66

Internet connection 68

Number of cars per household 70

Housing tenure 73

Housing loan repayments 75

Housing rental payments 77

SEIFA - disadvantage 80

About the community profile 81

The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL Sunshine Coast Council area population for 2012.

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 Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine

Coast Council area.

See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to

use each one.

Estimated Resident Population (ERP)


Sunshine Coast Council area

Year (ending June 30) NumberChange in

numberChange in

percent

2001 247,167 -- --

2002 256,403 +9,236 +3.74

2003 267,613 +11,210 +4.37

2004 277,830 +10,217 +3.82

2005 286,591 +8,761 +3.15

2006 295,084 +8,493 +2.96

2007 299,885 +4,801 +1.63

2008 305,827 +5,942 +1.98

2009 311,511 +5,684 +1.86

2010 314,889 +3,378 +1.08

2011 316,858 +1,969 +0.63

2012 322,624 +5,766 +1.82

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .idThe population experts

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Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP)

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2011 Sunshine Coast

Council areaGreater Brisbane Queensland Australia

Median age 4235 36 37

Median weeklyhouseholdincome

$1,010$1,388 $1,235 $1,234

Couples withchildren 27%

32% 30% 31%

Older coupleswithout children 13%

8% 9% 9%

Medium andhigh densityHousing

25%22% 22%

25%

Householdswith amortgage

31%35% 33% 33%

Median weeklyrent $320

$325

$300 $285

Householdsrenting 29%

32% 32%

29%

Non-Englishspeakingbackgrounds

6%13% 9% 16%

Universityattendance 3%

5% 4% 4%

Bachelor orHigher degree 14%

20% 16% 19%

Vocational 22%18% 20% 18%

Population highlights

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Public transport(to work) 2%

13% 7% 10%

Unemployment 7%6% 6% 6%

SEIFA index ofdisadvantage2011

10071018

1002 1002

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Location and boundaries

The Sunshine Coast Council area is located in south-east Queensland, about 100 kilometres north of Brisbane. The

Sunshine Coast Council area is bounded by the Gympie Region in the north and west, the Coral Sea in the east, the

Moreton Bay Region in the south, and the Somerset Region in the south-west.

Name origin

The Sunshine Coast was named to describe the area during the 1960s to aid in the promotion of tourism. It was

originally known as North Coast.

About the area

Important

Statistics

Population

306,9032011 Usual residents

Land area

312,630hectares (3,126

Km )2

Population density

0.98persons per hectare

Sunshine Coast Council area

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Localities of interest

Sunshine Coast

Council area

Activity centres

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Settlement history

European settlement dates from the 1850s, with land used mainly for grazing and timber-getting. Population was

minimal until the 1860s, when several townships were established and agriculture, including sugar-cane growing,

became more popular. Growth took place from the late 1800s into the early 1900s, spurred by the opening of the

railway line between Brisbane and Gympie in 1891. Land was then used for fruit growing and dairy farming.

Expansion continued during the 1920s and 1930s, aided by tourism and improved access. Significant development

occurred during the post-war years, particularly from the late 1960s, with the population of the Council area

increasing from about 27,000 in 1947 to about 44,000 in 1971. Rapid growth took place during the 1970s and 1980s,

with the population rising to about 118,000 in 1986. The population continued to increase rapidly from the 1990s,

rising from about 167,000 in 1991 to nearly 313,000 in 2011.

Land use

The Sunshine Coast Council area is a rapidly

growing residential and tourist area, with

substantial rural, rural-residential and parkland

areas. The Council area encompasses a total land

area of over 3,100 square kilometres, including

significant beaches, coastline, waterways, national

parks, state forests and bushland. The Council

area includes coastal urban centres and inland

towns. Tourism is a major industry with many

resorts and holiday accommodation places. Much

of the rural area is used for dairy farming, cattle

grazing and crop growing.

Transport

The Sunshine Coast Council area is served by the Bruce Highway, the Sunshine Motorway, Sunshine Coast Airport

and the North Coast railway line.

Major features

Major features of the Council area include numerous National Parks (Bribie Island, Conondale, Dularcha, Eudlo

Creek, Ferntree Creek, Glass House Mountains, Great Sandy, Keyser Island, Kondalilla, Mapleton Falls, Mooloolah

River, Mount Coolum, Noosa, Tewantin, Triunia and Tuchekoi), Pumicestone Passage Marine Park, Sunshine Coast

Institute of TAFE, University of the Sunshine Coast, Aussie World, Australia Zoo, Ettamogah Pub, Sunshine Castle,

The Big Pineapple, The Ginger Factory, Nutworks, Underwater World, Mooloolaba Wharf & Marina, Caloundra

Hospital, Nambour Hospital, Noosa Hospital, Lake Baroon, Lake Cooroibah, Lake Cootharaba, Lake Macdonald, Lake

Weyba, Cooloolabin Dam, Ewen Maddock Dam, the Maroochy River, the Mooloolah River, the Noosa River, Mapleton

Forest Reserve, and numerous golf courses, shopping centres, wineries and beaches.

Indigenous background

The original inhabitants of the Sunshine Coast Council area were the Gubbi Gubbi Aboriginal people.

Land use

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Included areas

The Sunshine Coast Council area includes the suburbs, townships and rural localities of Alexandra Headland,

Aroona, Bald Knob, Balmoral Ridge, Battery Hill, Beerburrum, Beerwah, Belli Park, Bells Creek, Birtinya, Black

Mountain, Bli Bli, Bokarina, Booroobin, Boreen Point, Bribie Island North, Bridges, Buddina, Buderim, Burnside,

Caloundra, Caloundra West, Cambroon, Castaways Beach, Chevallum, Coes Creek, Como, Conondale, Coochin

Creek, Coolabine, Cooloolabin, Coolum Beach, Cooran, Cooroibah, Cooroy, Cooroy Mountain, Cootharaba,

Crohamhurst, Curramore, Currimundi, Diamond Valley, Dicky Beach, Diddillibah, Doonan, Dulong, Eerwah Vale,

Elaman Creek, Eudlo, Eumundi, Federal, Flaxton, Forest Glen, Gheerulla, Glass House Mountains, Glenview, Golden

Beach, Highworth, Hunchy, Ilkley, Image Flat, Kenilworth, Kiamba, Kidaman Creek, Kiels Mountain, Kin Kin, Kings

Beach, Kulangoor, Kuluin, Kunda Park, Kureelpa, Lake Macdonald, Landers Shoot, Landsborough, Little Mountain,

Maleny, Mapleton, Marcoola, Marcus Beach, Maroochy River, Maroochydore, Meridan Plains, Minyama, Moffat

Beach, Mons, Montville, Mooloolaba, Mooloolah Valley, Mount Coolum, Mount Mellum, Mountain Creek, Mudjimba,

Nambour, Ninderry, Noosa Heads, Noosa North Shore, Noosaville, North Arm, North Maleny, Obi Obi, Pacific

Paradise, Palmview, Palmwoods, Parklands, Parrearra, Peachester, Pelican Waters, Peregian Beach, Peregian

Springs, Perwillowen, Pinbarren, Point Arkwright, Pomona, Reesville, Ridgewood, Ringtail Creek, Rosemount, Shelly

Beach, Sippy Downs, Sunrise Beach, Sunshine Beach, Tanawha, Tewantin, Tinbeerwah, Towen Mountain, Twin

Waters, Valdora, Verrierdale, Warana, West Woombye, Weyba Downs, Witta, Woombye, Wootha, Wurtulla, Yandina,

Yandina Creek and Yaroomba.

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The Age Structure of Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast Council area's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with

Household Types and Dwelling Types.

Five year age groups

Age structure - Five year age groups

Sunshine Coast Councilarea 2011 2006 Change

Five year age groups(years) Number %

GreaterBrisbane Number %

GreaterBrisbane 2006 to 2011

0 to 4 17,725 5.8 7.0 15,911 5.8 6.7 +1,814

5 to 9 19,566 6.4 6.6 18,125 6.6 6.7 +1,441

10 to 14 20,752 6.8 6.5 19,902 7.2 7.0 +850

15 to 19 19,491 6.4 6.9 18,049 6.5 7.1 +1,442

20 to 24 14,782 4.8 7.6 13,902 5.0 7.7 +880

25 to 29 14,687 4.8 7.7 12,875 4.7 6.9 +1,812

30 to 34 15,748 5.1 7.2 16,253 5.9 7.5 -505

35 to 39 20,009 6.5 7.4 18,523 6.7 7.6 +1,486

40 to 44 22,047 7.2 7.3 20,775 7.5 7.4 +1,272

45 to 49 22,807 7.4 6.9 21,089 7.6 7.1 +1,718

50 to 54 21,882 7.1 6.4 19,400 7.0 6.4 +2,482

55 to 59 20,634 6.7 5.6 19,205 7.0 6.1 +1,429

60 to 64 20,888 6.8 5.2 16,567 6.0 4.5 +4,321

65 to 69 17,615 5.7 3.8 13,702 5.0 3.3 +3,913

70 to 74 13,518 4.4 2.7 10,955 4.0 2.5 +2,563

75 to 79 10,038 3.3 2.0 9,290 3.4 2.3 +748

80 to 84 7,709 2.5 1.6 6,640 2.4 1.7 +1,069

85 and over 7,005 2.3 1.6 5,103 1.8 1.4 +1,902

Total 306,903 100.0 100.0 276,266 100.0 100.0 +30,637

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

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Five year age structure, 2011

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Change in five year age structure, 2006 to 2011

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Dominant groups

Analysis of the five year age groups of Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane shows

that there was a lower proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a higher proportion of people

in the older age groups (65+).

Overall, 18.9% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 18.2% were aged 65 years and over, compared

with 20.1% and 11.8% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The major differences between the age structure of Sunshine Coast Council area and Greater Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of persons aged 65 to 69 (5.7% compared to 3.8%)




Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2011, Sunshine Coast Council area's population increased by 30,637 people (11.1%). This represents

an average annual population change of 2.13% per year over the period.

The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2006 and 2011 were in the age groups:

60 to 64 (+4,321 persons)

65 to 69 (+3,913 persons)

70 to 74 (+2,563 persons)

50 to 54 (+2,482 persons)

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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 Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast Council area's ethnic characteristics.

Ancestry

Ancestry - ranked by size


Ancestry Number %Greater

Brisbane Number %Greater

Brisbane 2006 to 2011

English 136,111 44.3 36.7 113,236 41.0 35.1 +22,875

Australian 114,654 37.4 34.6 114,580 41.5 39.0 +74

Irish 36,831 12.0 11.5 30,020 10.9 11.0 +6,811

Scottish 34,941 11.4 9.8 28,015 10.1 9.1 +6,926

German 19,588 6.4 5.9 17,422 6.3 5.9 +2,166

Italian 6,437 2.1 2.5 5,351 1.9 2.4 +1,086

Dutch 6,033 2.0 1.7 5,248 1.9 1.7 +785

New Zealander 5,070 1.7 1.5 4,332 1.6 1.4 +738

Welsh 2,444 0.8 0.7 1,983 0.7 0.7 +461

French 2,144 0.7 0.6 1,985 0.7 0.6 +159

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

Ancestry - totals


Ancestry totals Number %Greater



Not stated 18,743 6.1 6.4 20,185 7.3 7.7 -1,442

Total People 306,903 100.0 100.0 276,219 100.0 100.0 +30,684

Total responses 415,539 -- -- 367,662 -- -- +47,877


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Change in ancestry, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the ancestry responses of the population in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 shows that the top five

ancestries nominated were:

English (136,111 people or 44.3%)

Australian (114,654 people or 37.4%)

Irish (36,831 people or 12.0%)

Scottish (34,941 people or 11.4%)

German (19,588 people or 6.4%)

In combination these five ancestries account for 342,125 responses in total, or 111.48% of all responses.

The major differences between the ancestries of the population in Sunshine Coast Council area and Greater

Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of people with English ancestry (44.3% compared to 36.7%)

A larger percentage of people with Australian ancestry (37.4% compared to 34.6%)

A larger percentage of people with Scottish ancestry (11.4% compared to 9.8%)

A smaller percentage of people with Chinese ancestry (0.7% compared to 3.4%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the reported ancestries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were:

English (+22,875 persons)

Scottish (+6,926 persons)

Irish (+6,811 persons)

German (+2,166 persons)

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Country of Birth data identifies where people were born and is indicative of the level of cultural diversity in Sunshine

Coast 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, Sunshine Coast Council area's Country of Birth

data should be viewed together with Ancestry, Language Spoken at Home and Religion.

Birthplace

Birthplace - ranked by size


Country of birth Number %Greater



United Kingdom 23,489 7.7 5.3 19,753 7.2 5.4 +3,736

New Zealand 14,926 4.9 4.8 12,276 4.4 4.1 +2,650

South Africa 2,431 0.8 0.9 1,522 0.6 0.7 +909

Germany 2,193 0.7 0.5 2,136 0.8 0.5 +57

Netherlands 1,624 0.5 0.3 1,479 0.5 0.4 +145

United States of America 1,439 0.5 0.4 1,144 0.4 0.3 +295

Philippines 919 0.3 0.8 682 0.2 0.6 +237

Canada 889 0.3 0.2 662 0.2 0.2 +227

Zimbabwe 717 0.2 0.2 583 0.2 0.2 +134

Papua New Guinea 700 0.2 0.4 640 0.2 0.4 +60

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

Birthplace - summary


Birthplace Number %Greater



Total Overseas born 60,725 19.8 24.6 49,895 18.1 21.4 +10,830

Non-English speaking

backgrounds

16,881 5.5 12.6 14,032 5.1 10.4 +2,849

Main English speaking

countries

43,844 14.3 12.0 35,863 13.0 11.0 +7,981

Australia 230,947 75.3 70.3 208,852 75.6 72.3 +22,095

Not Stated 15,229 5.0 5.1 17,511 6.3 6.2 -2,282

Total Population 306,901 100.0 100.0 276,258 100.0 100.0 +30,643


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Country of birth, 2011


Change in country of birth, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the country of birth of the population in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to Greater

Brisbane shows that there was a smaller proportion of people born overseas, as well as a smaller proportion of

people from a non-English speaking background.

Overall, 19.8% of the population was born overseas, and 5.5% were from a non-English speaking background,

compared with 24.6% and 12.6% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The largest non-English speaking country of birth in Sunshine Coast Council area was South Africa, where 0.8% of

the population, or 2,431 people, were born.

The major difference between the countries of birth of the population in Sunshine Coast Council area and Greater

Brisbane was:

A larger percentage of people born in United Kingdom (7.7% compared to 5.3%)

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people born overseas increased by 10,830 or 21.7%, and the number of

people from a non-English speaking background increased by 2,849 or 20.3%.

The largest changes in birthplace countries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were for those

born in:

United Kingdom (+3,736 persons)

New Zealand (+2,650 persons)

South Africa (+909 persons)

India (+329 persons)

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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 Sunshine Coast 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.

Sunshine Coast 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

Year of arrival in Australia

Sunshine Coast Council area 2011

Year of arrival in Australia Number %Greater

Brisbane

2006 to 9 Aug 2011 12,078 19.9 27.3

2001 to 2005 7,468 12.3 12.9

1991 to 2000 (10 year period) 7,730 12.7 15.9

1981 to 1990 (10 year period) 8,193 13.5 15.0

1971 to 1980 (10 year period) 7,457 12.3 9.8

1961 to 1970 (10 year period) 8,370 13.8 8.4

Arrived in 1960 or earlier 6,780 11.2 6.3

Not stated 2,698 4.4 4.4

Total 60,774 100.0 100.0


Year of arrival in Australia, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the year of arrival for the overseas born population of Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to

Greater Brisbane 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, 63.4% of the overseas born population arrived before 2001, and 19.9% arrived during or after 2006,


The major differences between the year of arrival data of Sunshine Coast Council area and Greater Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of arrivals between 1961 and 1970 (13.8% compared to 8.4%)

A larger percentage of arrivals between in 1960 or earlier (11.2% compared to 6.3%)

A larger percentage of arrivals between 1971 and 1980 (12.3% compared to 9.8%)

A smaller percentage of arrivals between 2006 and 9 Aug 2011 (19.9% compared to 27.3%)

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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 Sunshine Coast 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

Proficiency in English


English proficiency Number %Greater



Speaks English only 281,329 91.7 82.1 252,774 91.5 84.2 +28,555

Speaks another language,

and English well or very well

11,974 3.9 11.3 8,966 3.2 8.7 +3,008

Speaks another language,

and English not well or not

at all

1,037 0.3 2.0 829 0.3 1.8 +208

Not Stated 12,567 4.1 4.6 13,695 5.0 5.3 -1,128

Total population 306,907 100.0 100.0 276,264 100.0 100.0 +30,643


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the proficiency in English data for Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane

shows that there was a higher proportion of persons who spoke English only, and a lower proportion of persons who

spoke another language and English not well or not at all.

Overall, 91.7% of persons spoke English only, and 0.3% spoke another language and English not well or not at all,


Emerging groups

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 (+28,555 persons)

Speaks another language, and English well or very well (+3,008 persons)

Speaks another language, and English not well or not at all (+208 persons)

Change in proficiency in English, 2006 to 2011


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Sunshine Coast 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.

Sunshine Coast 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

Language spoken at home - ranked by size


Language (excludesEnglish) Number %



German 1,870 0.6 0.4 1,753 0.6 0.3 +117

Italian 931 0.3 0.5 869 0.3 0.6 +62

French 912 0.3 0.2 720 0.3 0.2 +192

Dutch 909 0.3 0.2 780 0.3 0.2 +129

Spanish 571 0.2 0.5 436 0.2 0.4 +135

Afrikaans 531 0.2 0.2 241 0.1 0.1 +290

Filipino/Tagalog 526 0.2 0.6 355 0.1 0.4 +171

Japanese 430 0.1 0.2 326 0.1 0.2 +104

Thai 355 0.1 0.1 186 0.1 0.1 +169

Mandarin 331 0.1 1.5 200 0.1 1.1 +131

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

Language - summary


Language summary Number %Greater



Speaks English only 281,327 91.7 82.1 252,781 91.5 84.2 +28,546

Non-English total 12,594 4.1 13.2 9,422 3.4 10.4 +3,172

Not stated 12,982 4.2 4.7 14,053 5.1 5.4 -1,071



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Change in language spoken at home, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the language spoken at home by the population of Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to

Greater Brisbane shows that there was a larger proportion of people who spoke English only, and a smaller

proportion of those speaking a non-English language (either exclusively, or in addition to English).

Overall, 91.7% of the population spoke English only, and 4.1% spoke a non-English language, compared with 82.1%

and 13.2% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The dominant language spoken at home, other than English, in Sunshine Coast Council area was German, with 0.6%

of the population, or 1,870 people speaking this language at home.

The major difference between the languages spoken at home for the population of Sunshine Coast Council area and

Greater Brisbane in 2011 was:

A smaller percentage speaking Mandarin at home (0.1% compared to 1.5%)

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home increased by

3,172 or 33.7%, and the number of people who spoke English only increased by 28,546 or 11.3%.

The largest changes in the spoken languages of the population in Sunshine Coast Council area between 2006 and

2011 were for those speaking:

Afrikaans (+290 persons)

French (+192 persons)

Filipino/Tagalog (+171 persons)

Thai (+169 persons)

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Sunshine Coast 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.

Sunshine Coast 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.

Religion

Religions - ranked by size


Religion Number %Greater



Anglican 63,355 20.6 17.1 59,557 21.6 19.0 +3,798

Western (Roman) Catholic 60,268 19.6 24.1 53,270 19.3 24.5 +6,998

Uniting Church 19,263 6.3 6.0 19,614 7.1 6.9 -351

Presbyterian and Reformed 11,262 3.7 3.2 10,462 3.8 3.4 +800

Christian,nfd 10,370 3.4 2.8 6,389 2.3 2.0 +3,981

Baptist 7,019 2.3 2.3 6,131 2.2 2.2 +888

Lutheran 5,685 1.9 1.7 5,354 1.9 1.8 +331

Pentecostal 4,806 1.6 1.6 4,922 1.8 1.6 -116

Buddhism 4,189 1.4 2.0 2,401 0.9 1.8 +1,788

Jehova's Witnesses 2,267 0.7 0.5 2,230 0.8 0.5 +37

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

Religions - summary


Religion totals Number %Greater



Christian total 189,875 61.9 62.8 173,388 62.8 65.5 +16,487

Non Christian total 7,000 2.3 5.2 4,382 1.6 3.8 +2,618

Non-classifiable religious

belief

3,020 1.0 0.8 2,357 0.9 0.7 +663

No religion 81,264 26.5 22.8 62,653 22.7 18.9 +18,611

Not stated 25,747 8.4 8.3 33,474 12.1 11.1 -7,727



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Religion, 2011


Change in religion, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the religious affiliation of the population of Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to Greater

Brisbane shows that there was a lower proportion of people who professed a religion and a higher proportion who

stated they had no religion.

Overall, 64.1% of the population nominated a religion, and 26.5% said they had no religion, compared with 68.0%

and 22.8% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The largest single religion in Sunshine Coast Council area was Anglican, with 20.6% of the population or 63,355

people as adherents.

The major differences between the religious affiliation for the population of Sunshine Coast Council area and Greater

Brisbane were:

A larger percentage who nominated Anglican (20.6% compared to 17.1%)

A smaller percentage who nominated Western (Roman) Catholic (19.6% compared to 24.1%)

A smaller percentage who nominated Islam (0.2% compared to 1.2%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the religious affiliation of the population in Sunshine Coast Council area between 2006 and

2011 were for those who nominated:

Western (Roman) Catholic (+6,998 persons)

Christian,nfd (+3,981 persons)

Anglican (+3,798 persons)

Buddhism (+1,788 persons)

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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, Sunshine Coast 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.

Qualifications

Highest qualification achieved


Qualification level Number %Greater



Bachelor or Higher degree 35,445 14.2 20.1 25,533 11.5 16.6 +9,912

Advanced Diploma or

Diploma

22,570 9.1 8.0 17,352 7.8 7.2 +5,218

Vocational 55,385 22.3 18.1 44,935 20.2 16.6 +10,450

No qualification 109,362 43.9 44.0 106,210 47.8 47.9 +3,152

Not stated 26,077 10.5 9.7 28,298 12.7 11.8 -2,221

Total persons aged 15+ 248,839 100.0 100.0 222,328 100.0 100.0 +26,511


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the qualifications of the population in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane

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 similar proportion of people with no formal qualifications.

Overall, 45.6% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 43.9% had no qualifications,


The major differences between qualifications held by the population of Sunshine Coast Council area and Greater

Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of persons with Vocational qualifications (22.3% compared to 18.1%)

A larger percentage of persons with Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (9.1% compared to 8.0%)

A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (14.2% compared to 20.1%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the qualifications of the population in Sunshine Coast Council area between 2006 and 2011

were in those with:

Vocational qualifications (+10,450 persons)

Bachelor or Higher degrees (+9,912 persons)

Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (+5,218 persons)

No qualifications (+3,152 persons)

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Sunshine Coast 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 schooling

Highest level of secondary schooling completed


Level of schooling Number %Greater



Year 8 or below 12,298 4.9 5.2 14,005 6.3 6.5 -1,707

Year 9 or equivalent 14,151 5.7 4.5 13,711 6.2 5.1 +440

Year 10 or equivalent 68,085 27.4 21.8 64,895 29.2 24.3 +3,190



Did not go to school 505 0.2 0.5 494 0.2 0.5 +11

Not stated 18,689 7.5 7.5 19,995 9.0 9.0 -1,306



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Dominant groups

Analysis of the highest level of schooling attained by the population in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011

compared to Greater Brisbane 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, 38.2% of the population left school at Year 10 or below, and 44.8% went on to complete Year 12 or

equivalent, compared with 32.1% and 52.8% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The major differences between the level of schooling attained by the population in Sunshine Coast Council area and

Greater Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of persons who completed year 10 or equivalent (27.4% compared to 21.8%)



A smaller percentage of persons who completed year 12 or equivalent (44.8% compared to 52.8%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the level of schooling attained by the population in Sunshine Coast Council area, between

2006 and 2011 were:

Year 12 or equivalent (+23,819 persons)



Year 8 or below (-1,707 persons)

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The share of Sunshine Coast 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 institution attending

Education institute attending


Type of institute Number %Greater



Pre-school 3,521 1.1 1.2 3,975 1.4 1.5 -454

Primary school 26,573 8.7 8.7 24,144 8.7 8.8 +2,429

Primary - Government 18,157 5.9 5.9 17,123 6.2 6.2 +1,034

Primary - Catholic 3,253 1.1 1.7 2,362 0.9 1.6 +891

Primary - Independent 5,163 1.7 1.1 4,659 1.7 1.0 +504

Secondary school 19,181 6.2 6.0 17,047 6.2 6.1 +2,134

Secondary - Government 12,127 4.0 3.3 11,485 4.2 3.5 +642

Secondary - Catholic 2,314 0.8 1.3 1,553 0.6 1.3 +761

Secondary - Independent 4,740 1.5 1.4 4,009 1.5 1.4 +731

TAFE 4,821 1.6 2.0 4,623 1.7 1.9 +198

University 9,335 3.0 5.2 6,012 2.2 4.7 +3,323

Other 2,015 0.7 0.8 1,519 0.5 0.6 +496

Not attending 223,021 72.7 69.8 198,383 71.8 68.7 +24,638

Not stated 18,439 6.0 6.4 20,563 7.4 7.6 -2,124

Total 306,906 100.0 100.0 276,266 100.0 100.0 +30,640


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the share of the population attending educational institutions in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011

compared to Greater Brisbane 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, 8.7% of the population were attending primary school, 6.2% of the population were attending secondary

institutions, and 4.6% were learning at a tertiary level, compared with 8.7%, 6.0% and 7.2% respectively for Greater

Brisbane.

The major differences between the share of the population attending learning institutions in Sunshine Coast Council

area and Greater Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of persons not attending (72.7% compared to 69.8%)

A smaller percentage of persons attending University (3.0% compared to 5.2%)

Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2011, Sunshine Coast Council area's population aged 15 years and over increased by 30,640 people

(+11.1%). This represents an average annual change of 2.13% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the number of people attending education institutions in Sunshine Coast Council area,

between 2006 and 2011 were in those who nominated:

University (+3,323 persons)

Primary school (+2,429 persons)

Secondary school (+2,134 persons)

Primary - Government (+1,034 persons)

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Sunshine Coast 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. Sunshine Coast 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

Need for assistance with core activities


Assistance needed by agegroup (years) Number

% of total agegroup

GreaterBrisbane Number

% of total agegroup


0 to 4 177 1.0 1.0 129 0.8 0.9 +48

5 to 9 482 2.5 2.6 323 1.8 2.2 +159

10 to 19 980 2.4 2.4 659 1.7 1.9 +321

20 to 59 3,786 2.5 2.2 3,274 2.3 2.0 +512

60 to 64 1,125 5.4 6.2 834 5.0 5.6 +291

65 to 69 1,110 6.3 7.6 694 5.1 6.5 +416

70 to 74 1,153 8.5 10.5 768 7.0 9.0 +385

75 to 79 1,313 13.1 16.1 1,186 12.8 15.2 +127

80 to 84 1,826 23.7 26.7 1,574 23.7 26.7 +252

85 and over 3,307 47.1 47.7 2,289 44.9 45.9 +1,018

Total persons needing

assistance

15,259 5.0 4.2 11,730 4.2 3.8 +3,529

Need for assistance with core activities


Assistance needed by agegroup (years) Number %



Total persons needing

assistance

15,259 5.0 4.2 11,730 4.2 3.8 +3,529

Total persons not needing

assistance

276,966 90.2 90.5 248,523 90.0 90.1 +28,443

Not stated 14,685 4.8 5.3 16,008 5.8 6.1 -1,323

Total population 306,910 100.0 100.0 276,261 100.0 100.0 +30,649


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the need for assistance of persons in Sunshine Coast Council area compared to Greater Brisbane shows

that there was a higher proportion of persons who reported needing assistance with core activities.

Overall, 5.0% of the population reported needing assistance with core activities, compared with 4.2% for Greater

Brisbane.

The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance in Sunshine Coast Council area and Greater

Brisbane were:

A smaller percentage of persons aged 75 to 79 (13.1% compared to 16.1%)




Emerging groups

The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance between 2006 and 2011 in Sunshine Coast

Council area were in the age groups:

85 and over (+1,018 persons)

20 to 59 (+512 persons)

65 to 69 (+416 persons)

70 to 74 (+385 persons)

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Sunshine Coast 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

Employment status


Employment status Number %Greater



Employed 135,074 92.9 94.1 119,625 94.2 95.6 +15,449

Employed full-time 76,128 52.4 61.0 69,127 54.5 62.6 +7,001

Employed part-time 56,249 38.7 31.2 47,385 37.3 30.5 +8,864

Hours worked not stated 2,697 1.9 1.9 3,113 2.5 2.5 -416

Unemployed 10,278 7.1 5.9 7,303 5.8 4.4 +2,975

Looking for full-time work 6,218 4.3 3.5 4,370 3.4 2.5 +1,848

Looking for part-time work 4,060 2.8 2.3 2,933 2.3 1.9 +1,127

Total Labour Force 145,352 100.0 100.0 126,928 100.0 100.0 +18,424

Labour force status


Labour force status Number %Greater



Total Labour force 145,352 58.4 65.0 126,928 57.1 63.8 +18,424

Not in the labour force 91,285 36.7 29.9 81,837 36.8 30.1 +9,448

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Dominant groups

The size of Sunshine Coast Council area's labour force in 2011 was 145,352 persons, of which 56,249 were

employed part-time and 76,128 were full time workers.

Analysis of the employment status (as a percentage of the labour force) in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011

compared to Greater Brisbane shows that there was a lower proportion in employment, and a higher proportion

unemployed. Overall, 92.9% of the labour force was employed (54.3% of the population aged 15+), and 7.1%

unemployed (4.1% of the population aged 15+), compared with 94.1% and 5.9% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

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 Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 shows that

there was a lower proportion in the labour force (58.4%) compared with Greater Brisbane (65.0%).

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people employed in Sunshine Coast Council area showed an increase of

15,449 persons and the number unemployed showed an increase of 2,975 persons. In the same period, the number

of people in the labour force showed an increase of 18,424 persons, or 14.5%.

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Sunshine Coast Council area’s industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which maybe 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 sectors of employment

Industry sector of employment


Industry sector Number %Greater



Agriculture, Forestry and

Fishing

2,333 1.7 0.7 2,960 2.5 0.9 -627

Mining 1,827 1.4 1.3 656 0.5 0.6 +1,171

Manufacturing 8,831 6.5 9.3 8,735 7.3 11.1 +96

Electricity, Gas, Water and

Waste Services

1,343 1.0 1.2 743 0.6 1.0 +600

Construction 15,625 11.6 8.3 15,287 12.8 8.1 +338

Retail Trade 17,117 12.7 10.1 16,720 14.0 11.2 +397

Wholesale trade 4,282 3.2 4.1 3,975 3.3 4.6 +307

Accommodation and Food

Services

12,241 9.1 6.0 11,127 9.3 5.8 +1,114

Transport, Postal and

Warehousing

5,008 3.7 5.7 4,212 3.5 5.5 +796

Information Media and

Telecommunications

1,668 1.2 1.4 1,666 1.4 1.7 +2

Financial and Insurance

Services

3,581 2.7 3.4 3,168 2.6 3.6 +413

Rental, Hiring and Real

Estate Services

3,184 2.4 1.7 3,422 2.9 2.0 -238

Professional, Scientific and

Technical Services

8,026 5.9 8.3 5,997 5.0 7.2 +2,029

Administrative and Support

Services

4,618 3.4 3.3 3,848 3.2 3.2 +770

Public Administration and

Safety

5,978 4.4 7.5 5,347 4.5 7.1 +631

Education and Training 10,954 8.1 8.1 8,999 7.5 7.9 +1,955

Health Care and Social

Assistance

17,991 13.3 12.4 13,121 11.0 10.8 +4,870

Arts and Recreation Services 2,084 1.5 1.3 1,837 1.5 1.3 +247

Other Services 5,234 3.9 3.7 4,720 3.9 3.7 +514

Inadequately described or

not stated

3,149 2.3 2.2 3,084 2.6 2.6 +65

Total employed persons

aged 15+

135,074 100.0 100.0 119,624 100.0 100.0 +15,450


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Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast Council area's socio-economic status and skill base.

Occupations of employment

Occupation of employment


Occupation Number %Greater



Managers 16,497 12.2 11.6 15,336 12.8 11.4 +1,161

Professionals 24,396 18.1 22.2 19,297 16.1 20.2 +5,099

Technicians and Trades

Workers

21,756 16.1 13.5 20,202 16.9 14.2 +1,554

Community and Personal

Service Workers

14,733 10.9 9.7 11,563 9.7 8.8 +3,170

Clerical and Administrative

Workers

18,369 13.6 16.2 15,780 13.2 16.5 +2,589

Sales Workers 15,747 11.7 9.4 14,794 12.4 10.2 +953

Machinery Operators And

Drivers

7,176 5.3 6.4 6,122 5.1 6.6 +1,054

Labourers 14,271 10.6 9.2 14,458 12.1 10.4 -187

Inadequately described 2,135 1.6 1.8 2,072 1.7 1.7 +63


aged 15+

135,080 100.0 100.0 119,624 100.0 100.0 +15,456


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An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 shows the three most

popular occupations were:

Professionals (24,396 people or 18.1%)

Technicians and Trades Workers (21,756 people or 16.1%)

Clerical and Administrative Workers (18,369 people or 13.6%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 64,521 people in total or 47.8% of the employed resident

population.

In comparison, Greater Brisbane employed 22.2% in Professionals; 13.5% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and

16.2% in Clerical and Administrative Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Sunshine Coast Council area and Greater Brisbane

were:

A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (16.1% compared to 13.5%)

A larger percentage of persons employed as Sales Workers (11.7% compared to 9.4%)

A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (10.6% compared to 9.2%)

A larger percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (10.9% compared to 9.7%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Sunshine Coast Council area increased by 15,456 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2011 in Sunshine Coast Council area were

for those employed as:

Professionals (+5,099 persons)

Community and Personal Service Workers (+3,170 persons)

Clerical and Administrative Workers (+2,589 persons)

Technicians and Trades Workers (+1,554 persons)

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Sunshine Coast 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

Method of travel to work


Main method of travel Number %Greater



Train 1,145 0.8 6.5 742 0.6 6.0 +403

Bus 1,395 1.0 6.0 1,501 1.2 5.0 -106

Tram or Ferry 11 0.0 0.2 42 0.0 0.3 -31

Taxi 144 0.1 0.2 127 0.1 0.3 +17

Car - as driver 86,308 64.0 58.8 75,269 61.9 58.3 +11,039

Car - as passenger 7,253 5.4 5.5 7,242 6.0 6.2 +11

Truck 1,765 1.3 1.1 2,019 1.7 1.5 -254

Motorbike 985 0.7 1.0 1,049 0.9 1.0 -64

Bicycle 1,048 0.8 1.0 1,119 0.9 0.9 -71

Walked only 4,044 3.0 3.1 3,807 3.1 3.1 +237

Other 1,790 1.3 1.2 1,280 1.1 1.0 +510

Worked at home 9,764 7.2 4.1 8,735 7.2 4.1 +1,029

Did not go to work 17,383 12.9 10.0 16,550 13.6 10.8 +833

Not stated 1,881 1.4 1.3 2,078 1.7 1.6 -197


aged 15+

134,916 100.0 100.0 121,560 100.0 100.0 +13,356


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Dominant groups

In 2011, there were 2,551 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in Sunshine Coast

Council area, compared with 96,311 who drove in private vehicles (car – as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, ortruck).

Analysis of the method of travel to work of the residents in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to Greater

Brisbane shows that 1.9% used public transport, while 71.4% used a private vehicle, compared with 12.7% and 66.4%

respectively in Greater Brisbane.

The major differences between the method of travel to work of Sunshine Coast Council area and Greater Brisbane

were:

A larger percentage of persons who travelled by car (as driver) (64.0% compared to 58.8%)

A larger percentage of persons who worked at home (7.2% compared to 4.1%)

A larger percentage of persons who did not go to work (12.9% compared to 10.0%)

A smaller percentage of persons who travelled by train (0.8% compared to 6.5%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Sunshine Coast Council area increased by 13,356 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the method of travel to work by resident population in Sunshine Coast Council area between

2006 and 2011 were for those nominated:

Car - as driver (+11,039 persons)

Worked at home (+1,029 persons)

Did not go to work (+833 persons)

Other (+510 persons)

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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 Sunshine Coast Council area include the Age Structure of the population, the

level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.

Volunteer work

Voluntary work


Volunteer status Number %Greater



Volunteer 50,380 20.2 18.8 45,217 20.3 17.6 +5,163

Not a volunteer 180,732 72.6 73.8 157,577 70.9 73.6 +23,155

Volunteer work not stated 17,727 7.1 7.4 19,552 8.8 8.7 -1,825



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Dominant groups

Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the population in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to

Greater Brisbane shows that there was a higher proportion of persons who volunteered for an organisation or group.

Overall, 20.2% of the population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 18.8% for Greater Brisbane.

Emerging groups

The number of volunteers in Sunshine Coast Council area increased by 5,163 people between 2006 and 2011.

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The proportion of people providing unpaid care for the aged and disabled in Sunshine Coast 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

Unpaid care


Assistance to a person witha disability, long termillness or old age Number %



Provided unpaid assistance 27,091 10.9 10.2 21,791 9.8 9.6 +5,300

No unpaid assistance

provided

203,140 81.6 82.1 179,851 80.9 81.1 +23,289

Not stated 18,603 7.5 7.7 20,707 9.3 9.3 -2,104



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Dominant groups

Analysis of the unpaid care provided by the population in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to Greater

Brisbane shows that there was a higher proportion of persons who provided unpaid care either to family members or

others.

Overall, 10.9% of the population provided unpaid care, compared with 10.2% for Greater Brisbane.

Emerging groups

The number of people who provided unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, long term illness or old age in

Sunshine Coast Council area increased by 5,300 people between 2006 and 2011.

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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 Sunshine Coast 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.

Individual income

Weekly individual gross income


Weekly income Number %Greater

Brisbane

Negative Income/ Nil income 16,656 6.7 8.0

$1-$199 19,246 7.7 7.2

$200-$299 28,826 11.6 9.1

$300-$399 28,923 11.6 9.1

$400-$599 36,611 14.7 11.2

$600-$799 29,082 11.7 10.8

$800-$999 20,710 8.3 9.0

$1000-$1249 17,779 7.1 8.8

$1250-$1499 11,710 4.7 6.2

$1500-$1999 11,823 4.8 7.0

$2000 or more 9,888 4.0 6.3

Not stated 17,581 7.1 7.2

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Dominant groups

Analysis of individual income levels in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane 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, 8.7% of the population earned a high income, and 37.6% earned a low income, compared with 13.4% and

33.4% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The major differences between Sunshine Coast Council area's individual incomes and Greater Brisbane's individual

incomes were:

A larger percentage of persons who earned $400-$599 (14.7% compared to 11.2%)




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Households form the common 'economic unit' in our society. Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine

Coast 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.

Household income

Weekly household income


Weekly income Number %Greater

Brisbane

Negative Income/Nil Income 1,463 1.2 1.2

$1-$199 1,937 1.6 1.2

$200-$299 3,146 2.6 2.1

$300-$399 8,158 6.8 5.2

$400-$599 14,347 11.9 8.1

$600-$799 12,569 10.4 7.7

$800-$999 11,674 9.7 7.3

$1000-$1249 10,168 8.4 8.0

$1250-$1499 9,460 7.8 7.5

$1500-$1999 12,773 10.6 12.2

$2000-$2499 8,380 6.9 9.5

$2500-$2999 6,188 5.1 8.6

$3000-$3499 3,462 2.9 5.2

$3500-$3999 1,253 1.0 2.4

$4000-$4999 891 0.7 2.0

$5000 or more 1,009 0.8 1.6

Not stated 13,705 11.4 10.2

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Dominant groups

Analysis of household income levels in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane 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, 10.6% of the households earned a high income, and 24.1% were low income households, compared with

19.7% and 17.8% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The major differences between the household incomes of Sunshine Coast Council area and Greater Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of households who earned $400-$599 (11.9% compared to 8.1%)




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Sunshine Coast 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, Sunshine Coast Council area's Household Summary should be viewed in conjunction

with Households with Children, Households without Children, Household Size, Age Structure and Dwelling Type.

Households summary

Household types


Households by type Number %Greater



Couples with children 32,982 26.6 32.0 29,467 25.4 31.7 +3,515

Couples without children 37,838 30.6 25.5 33,694 29.0 25.1 +4,144

One parent families 12,961 10.5 11.1 11,885 10.2 11.0 +1,076

Other families 947 0.8 1.4 793 0.7 1.4 +154

Group household 4,606 3.7 5.0 4,102 3.5 4.7 +504

Lone person 27,365 22.1 21.0 23,726 20.4 21.3 +3,639

Other not classifiable

household

3,230 2.6 3.1 4,649 4.0 3.8 -1,419

Visitor only households 3,862 3.1 0.9 7,758 6.7 1.0 -3,896

Total households 123,791 100.0 100.0 116,074 100.0 100.0 +7,717


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the household/family types in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to Greater Brisbane shows

that there was a lower proportion of couple families with child(ren) as well as a lower proportion of one-parent families.

Overall, 26.6% of total families were couple families with child(ren), and 10.5% were one-parent families, compared

with 32.0% and 11.1% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

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 22.1% compared to 21.0% in Greater Brisbane while the

proportion of couples without children was 30.6% compared to 25.5% in Greater Brisbane.

Emerging groups

The number of households in Sunshine Coast Council area increased by 7,717 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in family/household types in Sunshine Coast Council area between 2006 and 2011 were:

Couples without children (+4,144 households)

Lone person (+3,639 households)

Couples with children (+3,515 households)

One parent families (+1,076 households)

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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, Sunshine Coast 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

Household size


Number of persons usuallyresident Number %



1 person 27,375 23.5 21.8 23,725 22.9 22.3 +3,650

2 persons 46,295 39.7 33.9 41,613 40.1 34.3 +4,682

3 persons 17,217 14.8 17.0 15,195 14.7 16.6 +2,022

4 persons 16,595 14.2 16.4 14,629 14.1 16.2 +1,966

5 persons 6,534 5.6 7.1 6,112 5.9 7.1 +422

6 or more persons 2,703 2.3 3.7 2,396 2.3 3.4 +307

Total classifiable households 116,719 100.0 100.0 103,670 100.0 100.0 +13,049


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the number of persons usually resident in a household in Sunshine Coast Council area compared with

Greater Brisbane 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 23.5% of lone person households, and 22.1%

of larger households, compared with 21.8% and 27.2% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

The major differences in the household size for Sunshine Coast Council area and Greater Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of households with 2 persons usually resident (39.7% compared to 33.9%)

A larger percentage of households with 1 person usually resident (23.5% compared to 21.8%)

A smaller percentage of households with 3 persons usually resident (14.8% compared to 17.0%)

A smaller percentage of households with 4 persons usually resident (14.2% compared to 16.4%)

Emerging groups

The number of households in Sunshine Coast Council area increased by 13,049 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the number of persons usually resident in a household in Sunshine Coast Council area

between 2006 and 2011 were:

2 persons (+4,682 households)

1 person (+3,650 households)



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Dwelling Type is an important determinant of Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast Council area.

Dwelling type

Dwelling structure


Dwelling type Number %Greater



Separate house 103,070 72.6 77.6 90,966 67.9 78.6 +12,104

Medium density 23,853 16.8 14.9 24,244 18.1 14.2 -391

High density 10,952 7.7 6.6 14,631 10.9 6.1 -3,679

Caravans, cabin, houseboat 3,589 2.5 0.7 3,622 2.7 0.8 -33

Other 425 0.3 0.1 384 0.3 0.2 +41

Not stated 83 0.1 0.1 71 0.1 0.0 +12

Total Private Dwellings 141,972 100.0 100.0 133,918 100.0 100.0 +8,054

Dwelling type


Dwelling type Number %Greater



Occupied private dwellings 123,801 86.9 92.8 116,064 86.5 93.4 +7,737

Unoccupied private

dwellings

18,160 12.7 7.1 17,852 13.3 6.5 +308

Non private dwellings 485 0.3 0.1 223 0.2 0.1 +262

Total Dwellings 142,446 100.0 100.0 134,139 100.0 100.0 +8,307


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Dominant groups

In 2011, there were 103,070 separate houses in the area, 23,853 medium density dwellings, and 10,952 high density

dwellings. In addition, there were 3,589 caravans/cabins/houseboats in the area.

Analysis of the types of dwellings in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 shows that 72.6% of all dwellings were

separate houses; 16.8% were medium density dwellings, and 7.7% were high density dwellings, compared with

77.6%, 14.9%, and 6.6% in the Greater Brisbane respectively.

In 2011, a total of 86.9% of the dwellings in Sunshine Coast Council area were occupied on Census night, compared

to 92.8% in Greater Brisbane. The proportion of unoccupied dwellings was 12.7%, which is larger compared to that

found in Greater Brisbane (7.1%).

Emerging groups

The total number of dwellings in Sunshine Coast Council area increased by 8,307 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the type of dwellings found in Sunshine Coast Council area between 2006 and 2011 were:

Separate house (+12,104 dwellings)

High density (-3,679 dwellings)

Medium density (-391 dwellings)

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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 Sunshine Coast 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

Number of bedrooms per dwelling


Number of bedrooms Number %Greater



0 or 1 bedrooms 6,115 4.9 4.4 6,263 5.4 4.3 -148

2 bedrooms 21,477 17.3 14.9 21,998 19.0 15.3 -521

3 bedrooms 50,304 40.6 40.0 48,364 41.7 42.6 +1,940

4 bedrooms 33,957 27.4 28.7 27,225 23.5 26.1 +6,732

5 bedrooms or more 6,542 5.3 7.1 5,072 4.4 6.1 +1,470

Not stated 5,405 4.4 4.7 7,148 6.2 5.7 -1,743



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Dominant groups

Analysis of the number of bedrooms in dwellings in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to Greater

Brisbane 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, 22.3% of households were in 1-2 bedroom dwellings, and 32.7% of 4-plus bedroom dwellings, compared with

19.4% and 35.8% for Greater Brisbane respectively.

The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of Sunshine Coast Council area and Greater

Brisbane were:

A larger percentage of 2 bedroom dwellings (17.3% compared to 14.9%)

A smaller percentage of 5 or more bedroom dwellings (5.3% compared to 7.1%)

A smaller percentage of 4 bedroom dwellings (27.4% compared to 28.7%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the number of bedrooms per dwelling in Sunshine Coast Council area between 2006 and

2011 were:

4 bedrooms (+6,732 dwellings)

3 bedrooms (+1,940 dwellings)

5 bedrooms or more (+1,470 dwellings)

2 bedrooms (-521 dwellings)

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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 Sunshine Coast Council area can be affected by availability of connection, Education,

Household Income and Age Structure.

Internet connection

Type of internet connection


Connection type Number %Greater



Total internet connection 95,436 77.1 78.6 69,307 59.7 63.7 +26,129

Broadband connection 86,967 70.2 72.1 42,173 36.3 43.6 +44,794

Dial-up connection 3,822 3.1 2.5 26,506 22.8 19.6 -22,684

Other connection 4,647 3.8 3.9 628 0.5 0.5 +4,019

No internet connection 21,067 17.0 15.2 38,374 33.1 29.7 -17,307

Not stated 7,299 5.9 6.2 8,383 7.2 6.6 -1,084



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Dominant groups

Analysis of the type of internet connection of households in Sunshine Coast Council area compared to Greater

Brisbane 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 20.1% of households had no internet connection or a dial up connection, and 70.2% had broadband

connectivity, compared with 17.7% and 72.1% respectively in Greater Brisbane.

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011 the number of households with an internet connection increased by 26,129.

The largest changes in the internet connectivity in Sunshine Coast Council area, between 2006 and 2011 were:

Broadband connection (+44,794 households)

Total internet connection (+26,129 households)

Dial-up connection (-22,684 households)

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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 Sunshine Coast 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.

Number of cars per household

Car ownership


Number of cars Number %Greater



No motor vehicles 6,937 5.6 7.7 7,795 6.7 8.5 -858

1 motor vehicle 46,305 37.4 34.4 44,831 38.6 35.0 +1,474

2 motor vehicles 45,507 36.8 35.7 39,699 34.2 34.8 +5,808

3 or more motor vehicles 18,347 14.8 16.5 15,166 13.1 14.8 +3,181

Not stated 6,706 5.4 5.7 8,573 7.4 7.0 -1,867



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Analysis of the car ownership of the households in Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to Greater

Brisbane shows that 89.0% of the households owned at least one car, while 5.6% did not, compared with 86.6% and

7.7% respectively in Greater Brisbane.

Of those that owned at least one vehicle, there was a larger proportion who owned just one car; a larger proportion

who owned two cars; and a smaller proportion who owned three cars or more.

Overall, 37.4% of the households owned one car; 36.8% owned two cars; and 14.8% owned three cars or more,

compared with 34.4%; 35.7% and 16.5% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the household car ownership in Sunshine Coast Council area between 2006 and 2011 were:

2 motor vehicles (+5,808 households)

3 or more motor vehicles (+3,181 households)

1 motor vehicle (+1,474 households)

No motor vehicles (-858 households)

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Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast Council area, Tenure data is useful for

analysing housing markets, housing affordability and identifying public housing areas.

Housing tenure

Housing tenure


Tenure type Number %Greater



Fully owned 41,411 33.5 26.4 39,697 34.2 28.7 +1,714

Mortgage 38,703 31.3 35.5 33,275 28.7 34.6 +5,428

Renting 35,504 28.7 32.1 32,957 28.4 29.8 +2,547

Renting - Social housing 2,983 2.4 4.1 2,700 2.3 4.1 +283

Renting - Private 31,797 25.7 27.5 29,272 25.2 25.0 +2,525

Renting - Not stated 724 0.6 0.5 985 0.8 0.6 -261

Other tenure type 1,987 1.6 0.8 2,144 1.8 0.7 -157

Not stated 6,190 5.0 5.2 7,989 6.9 6.2 -1,799



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Dominant groups

Analysis of the housing tenure of the population of Sunshine Coast Council area in 2011 compared to Greater

Brisbane 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, 33.5% of the population owned their dwelling; 31.3% were purchasing, and 28.7% were renting, compared

with 26.4%, 35.5% and 32.1% respectively for Greater Brisbane.

Emerging groups

The largest changes in housing tenure categories for the households in Sunshine Coast Council area between 2006

and 2011 were:

Mortgage (+5,428 persons)

Renting - Private (+2,525 persons)

Fully owned (+1,714 persons)

Renting - Social housing (+283 persons)

The total number of households in Sunshine Coast Council area increased by 7,733 between 2006 and 2011.

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Mortgage repayments are directly related to house prices in Sunshine Coast 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.

Housing loan repayments

Monthly housing loan repayments


Monthly repayment amount Number %Greater

Brisbane

Nil repayments 1,073 2.8 1.9

$1-$149 319 0.8 0.8

$150-$299 446 1.2 1.0

$300-$449 940 2.4 2.0

$450-$599 772 2.0 1.8

$600-$799 1,505 3.9 3.4

$800-$999 1,948 5.0 4.5

$1000-$1199 2,338 6.0 5.5

$1200-$1399 2,646 6.8 6.6

$1400-$1599 2,403 6.2 6.4

$1600-$1799 2,882 7.4 7.8

$1800-$1999 2,358 6.1 6.5

$2000-$2199 3,625 9.4 10.4

$2200-$2399 2,002 5.2 5.5

$2400-$2599 1,713 4.4 4.4

$2600-$2999 3,500 9.0 9.3

$3000-$3999 3,821 9.9 11.1

$4000-$4999 1,203 3.1 3.5

$5000 and over 934 2.4 2.5

Not stated 2,270 5.9 5.0

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Analysis of the monthly housing loan repayments of households in Sunshine Coast Council area compared to Greater

Brisbane 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, 24.4% of households were paying high mortgage repayments, and 18.1% were paying low repayments,

compared with 26.4% and 15.4% respectively in Greater Brisbane.

The major differences between the household loan repayments of Sunshine Coast Council area and Greater

Brisbane were:

A smaller percentage of $3000-$3999 (9.9% compared to 11.1%)

A smaller percentage of $2000-$2199 (9.4% compared to 10.4%)

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Rental payments can be a better measure of the cost of housing in Sunshine Coast 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.

Housing rental payments

Weekly housing rental payments


Weekly rental amount Number %Greater

Brisbane

Nil 1,077 3.0 2.1

$1 - $74 886 2.5 2.6

$75 - $99 748 2.1 2.8

$100 - $124 705 2.0 2.4

$125 - $149 719 2.0 2.2

$150 - $174 887 2.5 2.9

$175 - $199 764 2.2 2.4

$200 - $224 1,470 4.1 4.4

$225 - $249 1,065 3.0 3.3

$250 - $274 2,392 6.7 6.2

$275 - $299 2,449 6.9 5.9

$300 - $324 3,941 11.1 11.0

$325 - $349 2,344 6.6 8.2

$350 - $374 3,912 11.0 10.8

$375 - $399 2,717 7.6 6.8

$400 - $424 2,909 8.2 6.8

$425 - $449 1,142 3.2 2.8

$450 - $549 2,798 7.9 7.8

$550 - $649 783 2.2 2.8

$650 - $749 305 0.9 1.2

$750 - $849 154 0.4 0.5

$850 - $949 63 0.2 0.2

$950+ 226 0.6 0.7

Rent Not stated 1,061 3.0 3.0

Total households renting 35,517 100.0 100.0


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the weekly housing rental payments of households in Sunshine Coast Council area compared to Greater

Brisbane shows that there was a larger proportion of households paying high rental payments ($400 per week or

more), and a similar proportion of households with low rental payments (less than $150 per week).

Overall, 23.6% of households were paying high rental payments, and 11.6% were paying low payments, compared

with 22.9% and 12.1% respectively in Greater Brisbane.

The major differences between the housing rental payments of Sunshine Coast Council area and Greater Brisbane

were:

A larger percentage of $400 - $424 (8.2% compared to 6.8%)

A smaller percentage of $325 - $349 (6.6% compared to 8.2%)

Weekly housing rental payments, 2011


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Sunshine Coast 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.

SEIFA by Local Government Area SEIFA by small areas

SEIFA - disadvantage

Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage

Local Government Areas in Queensland

Local Government Area 2011 index

Weipa (T) 1,064.5

Brisbane (C) 1,047.7

Isaac (R) 1,047.1

Central Highlands (R) 1,033.2

Redland (C) 1,029.4

McKinlay (S) 1,022.5

Mackay (R) 1,018.2

Gladstone (R) 1,015.5

Gold Coast (C) 1,014.2

Townsville (C) 1,010.6

Bulloo (S) 1,008.3

Sunshine Coast Regional Council 1,007.3

Moreton Bay (R) 1,004.1

Maranoa (R) 1,001.5

Longreach (R) 998.4

Banana (S) 996.6

Mount Isa (C) 994.9

Toowoomba (R) 992.9

Barcaldine (R) 991.7

Scenic Rim (R) 989.2

Richmond (S) 983.0

Whitsunday (R) 982.1

Cairns (R) 981.0

Rockhampton (R) 979.2

Western Downs (R) 978.3

Goondiwindi (R) 978.0

Logan (C) 970.9

Hinchinbrook (S) 970.0

Burdekin (S) 968.7

Ipswich (C) 966.3

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Etheridge (S) 962.8

Murweh (S) 961.4

Blackall Tambo (R) 960.6

Balonne (S) 958.7

Flinders (S) 955.1

Barcoo (S) 952.9

Quilpie (S) 949.4

Lockyer Valley (R) 947.9

Charters Towers (R) 947.6

Croydon (S) 946.5

Tablelands (R) 944.6

Winton (S) 944.4

Southern Downs (R) 944.4

Cassowary Coast (R) 944.2

Cloncurry (S) 943.3

Somerset (R) 941.9

Burke (S) 932.0

Diamantina (S) 930.7

Bundaberg (R) 930.0

Gympie (R) 928.7

North Burnett (R) 927.8

South Burnett (R) 923.9

Fraser Coast (R) 916.8

Paroo (S) 904.7

Cook (S) 901.9

Torres (S) 899.1

Boulia (S) 889.9

Carpentaria (S) 869.4

Northern Peninsula Area (R) 704.9

Mapoon (S) 699.3

Torres Strait Island (R) 662.5

Lockhart River (S) 658.4

Wujal Wujal (S) 655.4

Hope Vale (S) 620.6

Pormpuraaw (S) 618.9

Mornington (S) 603.9

Palm Island (S) 592.7

Kowanyama (S) 584.8

Doomadgee (S) 549.6

Napranum (S) 535.2

Woorabinda (S) 509.9

Aurukun (S) 483.5

Cherbourg (S) 451.5

Yarrabah (S) 440.7

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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.

Sunshine Coast Council area Community Profile provides demographic analysis for the City 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 Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast Council area.

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