Aldershot, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Aldershot QLD is 1,311 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Aldershot is $495 per week ($25,740 per year). Median rent in Aldershot is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Aldershot has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Aldershot has a population density of 128 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Aldershot is New Zealand. The most common religion is Not stated (57.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aldershot is $953.

Population

1,311

Census 2021

Median income

$495/wk

Personal, Census 2021

Median rent

$260/wk

Weekly, Census 2021

Median age

37years

Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Aldershot Map

Aldershot, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap

Loading map…

Aldershot Population

1,311 residents at the 2021 Census.

Aldershot Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$495/wk

$25,740 per year

Ranked 8,233 of 14,663

Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

Ranked 5,884 of 14,663

Median Age

37years

1 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$953/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Aldershot Demographics

Gender Split

Male 77.5% (1,017) Female 22.5% (295)

Population Density

128

people per km²

1,311 people · 10.2 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,222

Family income/wk

Aldershot 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 and Locality (SAL)

Aldershot Housing Tenure

Of the 250 occupied private dwellings in Aldershot at the 2021 Census, 14.4% were rented, 43.2% owned outright and 40.4% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright

43.2% 108 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

40.4% 101 dwellings

Rented

14.4% 36 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand

2.1%

England

1.8%

South Africa

0.8%

Fiji

0.5%

Philippines

0.5%

Netherlands

0.4%

Germany

0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Aldershot Religion

Not stated

57.1%

No religion

24.0%

Anglican

6.7%

Catholic

5.0%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Presbyterian and Reformed

1.1%

Lutheran

1.0%

Pentecostal

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Aldershot Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

68.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans

0.0%

Arabic

0.0%

Australian Indigenous Languages

0.0%

Cantonese

0.0%

Mandarin

0.0%

Other Chinese languages

0.0%

Croatian

0.0%

French

0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Aldershot Employment

Employed full-time

9.6% 111 people

Employed part-time

5.9% 68 people

Unemployed

2.1% 24 people

Not in labour force

82.5% 959 people

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

Aldershot Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.8%

Bachelor Degree

19.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.2%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.7%

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

Aldershot Occupation

Labourers

18.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.5%

Community & Personal Service

17.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

14.4%

Professionals

14.4%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Managers

7.2%

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

Aldershot Field of Study

Engineering

26.3%

Society & Culture

17.9%

Management & Commerce

13.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.6%

Education

10.5%

Health

9.5%

Agriculture & Environment

3.2%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Architecture & Building

3.2%

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

Aldershot Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Aldershot Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

12.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.2%

$800-$999/wk

16.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

$4,000+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Aldershot Marital Status

Married

32.3% 393

Separated

8.9% 108

Divorced

10.0% 121

Widowed

1.7% 21

Never married

47.1% 572

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Aldershot Ancestry

Australian

20.4%

English

19.8%

German

4.2%

Scottish

4.1%

Australian Aboriginal

3.7%

Irish

3.6%

Italian

0.8%

Maori

0.5%

Polish

0.5%

Dutch

0.5%

French

0.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Aldershot School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.8%

Secondary — Government

21.0%

Vocational Education

13.6%

Pre-school

11.1%

Secondary — Catholic

6.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.9%

Primary — Catholic

3.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.7%

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

Aldershot Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance

38.1%

Has need for assistance

5.2%

Need for assistance not stated

56.4%

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

Aldershot Volunteering

Volunteer

13.6% 66

Not a volunteer

86.4% 418

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Aldershot Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.3%

$300-$449/mo

4.3%

$450-$599/mo

3.2%

$600-$799/mo

24.5%

$800-$999/mo

13.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

38.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Aldershot How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.7%

Did not go to work

11.1%

Car (passenger)

6.4%

Truck

1.8%

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

Aldershot Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.0%

1 vehicle

41.1%

2 vehicles

35.8%

3 vehicles

13.0%

4+ vehicles

8.1%

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

Aldershot Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

17.0%

3 bedrooms

63.2%

4 bedrooms

11.5%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

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

Aldershot Population Mobility

17.0%

moved in the last year

41.4%

moved in the last 5 years

11.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

17.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Aldershot Indigenous Population

19.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Aldershot Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Aldershot Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

9.2%

$300-$399/wk

11.4%

$400-$499/wk

12.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

13.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Aldershot Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.3%

Couple — no children

32.2%

Couple — no children under 15

12.5%

One parent — children under 15

12.5%

One parent — no children under 15

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Aldershot Military Service

Previously served

6.6% 32

Never served

93.4% 453

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Aldershot Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

16.7% 79

Did not provide

83.3% 393

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Aldershot Children Ever Born

No children

23.8%

1 child

10.1%

2 children

37.0%

3 children

23.3%

4 children

4.2%

5+ children

1.6%

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

Aldershot When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Aldershot Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.8%

5–14 hours

21.0%

15–29 hours

13.7%

30+ hours

15.5%

Did not do domestic work

34.0%

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

Aldershot Household Size

1 person

30.7%

2 persons

36.6%

3 persons

17.3%

4 persons

5.9%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Aldershot Where Residents Moved From

Same address

464

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

Moved from VIC

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

Aldershot Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.1%

Step family — no other children

11.3%

Intact family — other children present

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Aldershot Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $975/wk

Median rent $260/wk

Rent to income 26.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Aldershot against your income

Your weekly income

About $4,225 a month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $715/wk

Rent share 26.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Richmond Hill (Qld)

Income: $567/wk Rent: $230/wk $30/wk less rent

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk $135/wk less rent

Innisfail

Income: $572/wk Rent: $230/wk $30/wk less rent

Ipswich

Income: $593/wk Rent: $250/wk $10/wk less rent

Barney Point

Income: $539/wk Rent: $220/wk $40/wk less rent

Gayndah

Income: $570/wk Rent: $230/wk $30/wk less rent

Tara (Qld)

Income: $479/wk Rent: $180/wk $80/wk less rent

Murgon

Income: $546/wk Rent: $220/wk $40/wk less rent

Aldershot vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Aldershot is $495 a week, 34% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,391st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $260 a week, $60 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 26.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Aldershot	Typical QLD	Difference	Typical Australia
Personal income	$495/wk	$747/wk	−34%	$766/wk
Household income	$975/wk	$1,593/wk	−39%	$1,637/wk
Rent	$260/wk	$320/wk	−19%	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$953/mo	$1,625/mo	−41%	$1,733/mo
Median age	37	42	−5 yrs	42
Rent share of household income	26.7%	20.4%	+6.2 pts	20.3%

Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au

Suburbs near Aldershot

The closest suburb to Aldershot is Oakhurst (Qld), 5.2 km away.

Oakhurst (Qld)

5.2 km away · income $767/wk · rent $345/wk

Maryborough (Qld)

6.8 km away · income $496/wk · rent $250/wk

Tinana

7.9 km away · income $581/wk · rent $300/wk

Granville (Qld)

10.2 km away · income $488/wk · rent $239/wk

Glenorchy (Qld)

16.3 km away · income $669/wk · rent $260/wk

Sunshine Acres

18.4 km away · income $723/wk · rent $300/wk

Compare Aldershot

Frequently Asked Questions About Aldershot

What is the population of Aldershot QLD?

The population of Aldershot QLD is 1,311 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 128 people per km². Aldershot is ranked #3,585 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Aldershot?

The median personal income in Aldershot QLD is $495 per week, or $25,740 per year. The median household income is $975 per week. Family income is $1,222 per week. Aldershot is ranked #8,233 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Aldershot?

Median rent in Aldershot QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Aldershot ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Aldershot?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aldershot QLD is $953. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Aldershot?

The median age in Aldershot QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Aldershot a good suburb to live in?

Aldershot is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,311. The median income is $495/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

Australian Average Salary Australian House Prices Brisbane Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30027. All dollar figures in AUD.