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Alderley QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Alderley, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Alderley QLD is 6,748 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alderley is $1,190 per week ($61,880 per year). Median rent in Alderley is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Alderley has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Alderley has a population density of 2625.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Alderley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alderley is $2,200.

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Alderley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Alderley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,190/wk

$61,880 per year

#447 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$390/wk

$1,690 per month

#2258 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Alderley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (3,338) Female 50.5% (3,412)

Population Density

2625.4

people per km²

6,748 people · 2.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,111

Family income/wk

Alderley Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Alderley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.0% 621 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.0% 932 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Alderley Country of Birth

Australia

91.3%

England

4.4%

India

1.4%

China

0.9%

Germany

0.6%

Brazil

0.4%

Canada

0.3%

Egypt

0.3%

France

0.2%

Hong Kong

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Alderley Religion

No Religion

49.7%

Catholic

26.6%

Anglican

9.6%

Not stated

5.0%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Hinduism

2.1%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alderley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

86.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Alderley Languages Spoken at Home

Other

20.7%

Spanish

14.6%

IAL Nepali

14.1%

Mandarin

13.1%

Cantonese

10.1%

Portuguese

10.1%

Japan

8.6%

SAL Tot

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Alderley Employment

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Employed full-time

49.7% 2,514 people

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Employed part-time

24.4% 1,233 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 163 people

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Not in labour force

22.7% 1,148 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Alderley Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

46.1%

Certificate III/IV

16.1%

Postgraduate Degree

14.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.4%

Certificate I/II

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Alderley Occupation

Professionals

46.0%

Managers

16.5%

Clerical & Administrative

10.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.6%

Community & Personal Service

8.3%

Sales Workers

4.8%

Labourers

3.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Alderley Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.0%

Health

14.9%

Society & Culture

14.0%

Engineering

10.8%

Education

8.1%

Creative Arts

7.4%

Architecture & Building

5.6%

Information Technology

5.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.8%

Agriculture & Environment

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Alderley Dwelling Types

Separate house

80.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

19.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alderley Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

3.7%

$800-$999/wk

4.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

26.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alderley Marital Status

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Married

41.6% 2,331

↔️

Separated

2.5% 140

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Divorced

7.5% 422

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Widowed

2.2% 125

👤

Never married

46.2% 2,591

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alderley Ancestry

English

29.7%

Australian

25.2%

Irish

12.6%

Scottish

10.4%

Other

8.1%

German

4.6%

Italian

2.9%

Chinese

2.2%

Dutch

1.4%

Indian

1.0%

Welsh

1.0%

New Zealander

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alderley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.6%

Secondary — Catholic

14.2%

Secondary — Government

14.0%

Primary — Catholic

12.7%

Vocational Education

12.4%

Pre-school

11.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Alderley Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.4% 451

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 12,622

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Alderley Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.1% 1,033

—

Not a volunteer

80.9% 4,383

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alderley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.2%

$300-$449/mo

1.7%

$450-$599/mo

0.9%

$600-$799/mo

2.0%

$800-$999/mo

3.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Alderley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.9%

Did not go to work

16.9%

Train

5.6%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Bus

4.4%

Walked only

2.2%

Bicycle

1.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.2%

Truck

0.5%

Other

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Ferry

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Alderley Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.1%

1 vehicle

40.5%

2 vehicles

37.2%

3 vehicles

9.9%

4+ vehicles

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Alderley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.8%

2 bedrooms

31.5%

3 bedrooms

34.2%

4 bedrooms

18.5%

5 bedrooms

8.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Alderley Population Mobility

20.7%

moved in the last year

49.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

76.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alderley Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

168

Indigenous residents

12,968

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alderley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

718

Asthma

227

Arthritis

131

Heart disease

111

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Alderley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500+/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alderley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.6%

Couple — no children

29.3%

Couple — no children under 15

14.9%

One parent — children under 15

5.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alderley Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

1.2% 64

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 16

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Previously served

3.0% 164

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Never served

95.5% 5,164

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alderley Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 609

—

Did not provide

88.7% 4,787

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alderley Children Ever Born

No children

49.1%

1 child

13.6%

2 children

23.9%

3 children

10.5%

4 children

2.6%

5+ children

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Alderley When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

105

1981–1990

157

1991–2000

145

2001–2010

333

2011–2015

207

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Alderley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.8%

5–14 hours

36.6%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

6.5%

Did not do domestic work

17.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Alderley Household Size

1 person

27.7%

2 persons

34.2%

3 persons

17.0%

4 persons

14.9%

5 persons

5.0%

6+ persons

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alderley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,144

Moved from QLD

1,064

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved from ACT

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Alderley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.1%

Step family — no other children

7.0%

Blended family — no other children

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alderley Schools

schools nearby

government

1114

avg ICSEA score

19,733

total students

Ashgrove State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 626 students

1183

ICSEA

Hillbrook Anglican School Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 895 students

1174

ICSEA

Ithaca Creek State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 604 students

1170

ICSEA

Wilston State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 840 students

1165

ICSEA

Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 118 students

1160

ICSEA

St Ambrose's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 152 students

1160

ICSEA

Compass Independent School Independent

Combined · Prep-7 · 47 students

1157

ICSEA

St Columba's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 495 students

1155

ICSEA

Mt St Michael's College Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 849 students

1155

ICSEA

Oakleigh State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 496 students

1153

ICSEA

St Finbarr's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 187 students

1151

ICSEA

Windsor State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 717 students

1140

ICSEA

Newmarket State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 448 students

1140

ICSEA

Marist College Ashgrove Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 1,827 students

1139

ICSEA

Kelvin Grove State College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 3,617 students

1135

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 36 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Alderley Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,320/wk

Median Rent $390/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Alderley

Your weekly income

≈ $10,053/month

Median rent $390/wk

Left after rent $1,930/wk

Rent share 16.8%

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Income: $1,061/wk Rent: $375/wk Save: $15/wk

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Alderley vs State & National Average

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Pop: 3,374 Income: $771/wk Rent: $345/wk

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Pop: 3,446 Income: $1,168/wk Rent: $410/wk

Slade Point

Pop: 3,450 Income: $781/wk Rent: $300/wk

Aroona

Pop: 3,466 Income: $775/wk Rent: $450/wk

South Gladstone

Pop: 3,476 Income: $712/wk Rent: $240/wk

Bundaberg South

Pop: 3,494 Income: $596/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alderley

What is the population of Alderley QLD?

The population of Alderley QLD is 6,748 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2625.4 people per km².Alderley is ranked #1,116 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alderley?

The median personal income in Alderley QLD is $1,190 per week, or $61,880 per year.The median household income is $2,320 per week.Family income is $3,111 per week.Alderley is ranked #447 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alderley?

Median rent in Alderley QLD is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Alderley ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alderley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alderley QLD is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alderley?

The median age in Alderley QLD is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alderley a good suburb to live in?

Alderley is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,748.The median income is $1,190/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30026. All dollar figures in AUD.