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Alva QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Alva QLD is 214 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alva is $720 per week ($37,440 per year). Median rent in Alva is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Alva has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Alva has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alva is $1,300.

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Alva Population

residents (Census 2021)

Alva Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$720/wk

$37,440 per year

#5107 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 1 per bedroom

Alva Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (108) Female 48.3% (101)

Population Density

1.9

people per km²

214 people · 112.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Alva Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Alva Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

72.2% 52 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

27.8% 20 dwellings

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

Alva Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Alva Religion

Catholic

33.5%

No Religion

25.2%

Anglican

14.6%

Not stated

9.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.3%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Pentecostal

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alva Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.2%

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

Alva Employment

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Employed full-time

39.0% 64 people

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Employed part-time

13.4% 22 people

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Not in labour force

47.6% 78 people

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

Alva Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

71.2%

Bachelor Degree

15.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.6%

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

Alva Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

33.3%

Managers

20.0%

Community & Personal Service

13.3%

Professionals

11.1%

Sales Workers

8.9%

Clerical & Administrative

6.7%

Labourers

6.7%

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

Alva Field of Study

Engineering

36.4%

Architecture & Building

15.2%

Society & Culture

15.2%

Agriculture & Environment

12.1%

Education

12.1%

Management & Commerce

9.1%

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

Alva Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alva Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

14.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.7%

$4,000+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alva Marital Status

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Married

54.9% 100

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Separated

4.9% 9

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Divorced

12.6% 23

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Widowed

4.4% 8

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Never married

23.1% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alva Ancestry

English

39.3%

Australian

18.9%

Irish

13.9%

Scottish

8.9%

Italian

8.2%

German

6.4%

Other

1.8%

Korean

1.4%

New Zealander

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alva School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

41.7%

Primary — Catholic

20.8%

Primary — Government

12.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

Secondary — Catholic

12.5%

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

Alva Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.3% 23

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No need for assistance

93.7% 341

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

Alva Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.4% 36

—

Not a volunteer

77.6% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alva Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

22.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

44.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Alva How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.0%

Other

9.1%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

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

Alva Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.7%

1 vehicle

29.4%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

7.1%

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

Alva Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

15.9%

2 bedrooms

22.0%

3 bedrooms

45.1%

4 bedrooms

17.1%

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

Alva Population Mobility

17.8%

moved in the last year

32.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

46.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alva Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

385

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alva Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Cancer

Mental health

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Alva Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

13.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alva Family Structure

Couple — no children

52.9%

Couple — children under 15

26.5%

Couple — no children under 15

14.2%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alva Military Service

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Previously served

5.5% 9

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Never served

94.5% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alva Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 22

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Did not provide

85.9% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alva Children Ever Born

No children

12.3%

1 child

17.5%

2 children

42.1%

3 children

14.0%

4 children

14.0%

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

Alva When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2019

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

Alva Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.8%

5–14 hours

28.7%

15–29 hours

17.0%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

27.5%

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

Alva Household Size

1 person

22.1%

2 persons

46.5%

3 persons

17.4%

4 persons

7.0%

5 persons

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alva Where Residents Moved From

Same address

148

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Alva Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alva Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,233/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Alva

Your weekly income

≈ $5,343/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $983/wk

Rent share 20.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $93/wk

Ingham

Income: $606/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

Home Hill

Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Brandon

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Millmerran

Income: $623/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Ayr

Income: $701/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Cooktown

Income: $678/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Alva vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bunjurgen

Pop: 107 Income: $659/wk Rent: $310/wk

Charlton (Qld)

Pop: 107 Income: $823/wk Rent: $280/wk

Coverty

Pop: 107 Income: $365/wk Rent: $230/wk

Japoonvale

Pop: 107 Income: $560/wk Rent: $240/wk

Forsayth

Pop: 107 Income: $478/wk Rent: $88/wk

Bellthorpe

Pop: 108 Income: $812/wk Rent: $325/wk

Compare Alva

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alva

What is the population of Alva QLD?

The population of Alva QLD is 214 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².Alva is ranked #6,778 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alva?

The median personal income in Alva QLD is $720 per week, or $37,440 per year.The median household income is $1,233 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Alva is ranked #5,107 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alva?

Median rent in Alva QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Alva ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alva?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alva QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alva?

The median age in Alva QLD is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alva a good suburb to live in?

Alva is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 214.The median income is $720/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 30048. All dollar figures in AUD.