Population and household characteristics State overview
Statistics related to characteristics of people and households in Queensland. A state overview of a variety of topics including culture and language, volunteering and caring, employment, income, education, religion and birth place.
Current Releases
Education and Training in Queensland, Census 2021 Snapshot (report)
This statistical snapshot presents information on the education and training characteristics of Queensland’s population using data from 2021 and earlier censuses. Study participation for university students, and students across the higher education and training sector are analysed by age and sex. The proportion of qualified Queenslanders aged 20 to 64 years by highest non-school qualifications are presented by sex, work status and median personal weekly income, as well as field of study.
Employment characteristics of Queenslanders, Census 2021 Snapshot (report)
This statistical snapshot presents information on the employment characteristics of Queensland’s working age population using second release census data from 2021 and earlier censuses. The hours worked, median age, and industry and occupations of employed persons are featured, in addition to differences in labour force participation between men and women.
Occupation and Industry in Queensland, Census 2021 Snapshot (report)
This statistical snapshot presents information on the occupations of Queenslanders, and the industries they work in, using data from 2021 and earlier censuses. The proportion of Queenslanders by industry employed are presented by work status, sex and annual full-time median income. Key occupations are identified for men and women and young and older workers. Changes over time to the proportion of the Queensland population in key occupations are also highlighted.
Queensland compared with other jurisdictions, Census 2021 (report)
This publication uses demographic data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) Census of Population and Housing 2021 to compare key characteristics of Queensland’s usual resident population with those of other Australian states and territories. Where appropriate, comparisons are also made between the populations of greater capital city statistical areas (GCCSA) and rest of state regions for each state and territory.
A changing Queensland, Census 2021 Snapshot (report)
This statistical snapshot presents information on Queensland’s population change over time using census data from 2011 and 2021. Population size, growth and age structure are featured, in addition to other key characteristics such as cultural diversity, income and housing tenure.
Queensland as a village of 100 people, Census 2021 Snapshot (report)
This statistical snapshot presents information on Queensland's population using census data from 2021. Data are presented as if Queensland were a village of 100 people providing an easy-to-understand insight into selected characteristics of Queensland's population.
Queensland compared, Census 2021 Snapshot (report)
This statistical snapshot presents a comparison of key population characteristics of Queensland with Australia as a whole, using census data from 2021. Population size and age structure are featured, in addition to other characteristics including cultural diversity, housing tenure and voluntary work.
Queensland counts, Census 2021 Snapshot (report)
This statistical snapshot presents information on Queensland’s population using census data from 2021. Counts of population by sex, age structure and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status are featured, in addition to counts of the number of houses by tenure type and the number of people living alone.
Queensland compared, Census 2016 (report)
This bulletin uses demographic data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics' 2016 Census of Population and Housing to compare key characteristics of Queensland’s resident population with those of other Australian states and territories. Where appropriate, comparisons are made between the populations of greater capital city statistical areas (GCCSA) and rest of state regions for each state and territory.
Population change in Queensland to Census 2016 (report)
This bulletin compares selected statistics about Queensland’s population from the Australian Bureau of Statistics' 2006, 2011 and 2016 Censuses of Population and Housing. Topics covered include:
- Age structure
- Population distribution
- Cultural diversity
- Family and household composition
- Education
- Income and employment.
Queensland as a village of 100 people, Census 2016 Snapshot (report)
This statistical snapshot presents information on Queensland's population using census data from 2016. Data are presented as if Queensland were a village of 100 people providing an easy-to-understand insight into selected characteristics of Queensland's population.
A changing Queensland, Census 2016 Snapshot (report)
This statistical snapshot presents information on Queensland’s population change over time using census data from 2006 and 2016. Population size, growth and age structure are featured, in addition to other key characteristics such as cultural diversity, income and housing tenure.
Queensland compared, Census 2016 Snapshot (report)
This statistical snapshot presents a comparison of key population characteristics of Queensland with Australia as a whole, using census data from 2016. Population size and age structure are featured, in addition to other characteristics including cultural diversity, housing tenure and voluntary work.
Queensland counts, Census 2016 Snapshot (report)
This statistical snapshot presents information on Queensland’s population using census data from 2016. Counts of population by sex, age structure and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status are featured, in addition to counts of the number of houses by tenure type and the number of people living alone.
Past Releases
The content in past releases may contain data for historical periods that have been revised in the latest release. For this reason, data should always be accessed from the latest release. Past releases are provided for reference purposes only.
Queensland's Population Compared, Census 2011 (report)
This bulletin presents a comparison of the population characteristics of Queensland with other Australian states and territories, including change over time, using Census data from 2006 and 2011. Population size and growth are discussed in addition to age structure, cultural diversity and household composition. The distribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and characteristics of younger and older people are also presented.
Queensland's Changing Population, Census 2011 (report)
This bulletin presents information on Queensland’s population including change over time using Census data from 2001, 2006 and 2011. Population size, growth and age structure are discussed in addition to population characteristics of both younger and older people. Characteristics of cultural diversity, household composition, housing tenure and housing costs are also presented.