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Anstead QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Anstead QLD is 1,522 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Anstead is $1,074 per week ($55,848 per year). Median rent in Anstead is $490 per week ($2,123 per month). Anstead has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Anstead has a population density of 109.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Anstead is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Anstead is $2,383.

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Anstead Population

residents (Census 2021)

Anstead Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,074/wk

$55,848 per year

#817 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$490/wk

$2,123 per month

#714 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,383/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Anstead Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (762) Female 50.0% (762)

Population Density

109.9

people per km²

1,522 people · 13.9 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,982

Family income/wk

Anstead 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)

Anstead Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.9% 182 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.1% 263 dwellings

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

Anstead Country of Birth

Australia

85.7%

England

10.3%

India

1.8%

Fiji

0.7%

China

0.5%

Germany

0.5%

Iran

0.5%

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

Anstead Religion

No Religion

49.5%

Catholic

20.6%

Anglican

12.6%

Uniting Church

5.8%

Not stated

5.3%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Baptist

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Anstead Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

83.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.5%

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

Anstead Languages Spoken at Home

Other

23.7%

Cantonese

18.4%

Hindi

15.8%

Serbian

13.2%

Russian

10.5%

Arabic

10.5%

Mandarin

7.9%

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

Anstead Employment

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Employed full-time

41.9% 469 people

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Employed part-time

22.8% 255 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 35 people

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Not in labour force

32.1% 359 people

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

Anstead Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

37.0%

Postgraduate Degree

20.2%

Certificate III/IV

19.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.3%

Certificate I/II

1.2%

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

Anstead Occupation

Professionals

43.0%

Managers

21.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.7%

Community & Personal Service

5.7%

Sales Workers

3.4%

Labourers

2.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.3%

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

Anstead Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.6%

Health

15.6%

Engineering

14.7%

Society & Culture

14.1%

Education

7.0%

Architecture & Building

7.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.7%

Information Technology

5.5%

Creative Arts

4.7%

Agriculture & Environment

3.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.2%

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

Anstead Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Anstead Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

0.7%

$650-$799/wk

3.2%

$800-$999/wk

4.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

32.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Anstead Marital Status

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Married

60.2% 732

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Separated

2.1% 26

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Divorced

6.7% 81

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Widowed

3.4% 41

👤

Never married

27.6% 335

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Anstead Ancestry

English

31.7%

Australian

24.1%

Irish

11.6%

Scottish

10.5%

Other

6.7%

German

5.1%

Italian

2.3%

Chinese

2.1%

Dutch

1.7%

Indian

1.5%

South African

1.4%

New Zealander

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Anstead School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.8%

Secondary — Government

20.7%

Secondary — Catholic

11.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.2%

Pre-school

7.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.7%

Vocational Education

5.5%

Primary — Catholic

4.4%

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

Anstead Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.3% 127

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No need for assistance

95.7% 2,830

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

Anstead Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.9% 268

—

Not a volunteer

77.1% 900

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Anstead Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.8%

$300-$449/mo

3.6%

$600-$799/mo

1.4%

$800-$999/mo

4.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Anstead How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.7%

Did not go to work

14.1%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

Bus

2.1%

Other

1.9%

Walked only

1.7%

Truck

1.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

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

Anstead Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.0%

1 vehicle

15.1%

2 vehicles

43.5%

3 vehicles

23.0%

4+ vehicles

17.4%

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

Anstead Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.8%

2 bedrooms

1.3%

3 bedrooms

17.8%

4 bedrooms

52.5%

5 bedrooms

22.0%

6+ bedrooms

5.5%

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

Anstead Population Mobility

10.8%

moved in the last year

32.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Anstead Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,931

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Anstead Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

122

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Anstead Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.1%

$1-$149/wk

6.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500+/wk

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Anstead Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.5%

Couple — no children

24.6%

Couple — no children under 15

22.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Anstead Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.4% 5

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 4

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Previously served

3.1% 37

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Never served

96.1% 1,135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Anstead Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.5% 183

—

Did not provide

84.5% 994

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Anstead Children Ever Born

No children

28.8%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

31.5%

3 children

21.0%

4 children

7.1%

5+ children

0.5%

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

Anstead When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

113

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

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

Anstead Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.0%

5–14 hours

32.7%

15–29 hours

17.9%

30+ hours

10.7%

Did not do domestic work

15.7%

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

Anstead Household Size

1 person

10.2%

2 persons

34.7%

3 persons

17.3%

4 persons

22.1%

5 persons

11.9%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Anstead Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,307

Moved from QLD

116

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from ACT

Moved from VIC

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

Anstead Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.7%

Step family — no other children

4.8%

Blended family — no other children

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Anstead Schools

schools nearby

government

1128

avg ICSEA score

389

total students

Pullenvale State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 389 students

1128

ICSEA

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

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Anstead Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,926/wk

Median Rent $490/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in Anstead

Your weekly income

≈ $12,679/month

Median rent $490/wk

Left after rent $2,436/wk

Rent share 16.7%

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Anstead vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Erakala

Pop: 763 Income: $1,107/wk Rent: $280/wk

Greenmount (Toowoomba - Qld)

Pop: 765 Income: $786/wk Rent: $253/wk

Wights Mountain

Pop: 767 Income: $1,092/wk Rent: $350/wk

Pinjarra Hills

Pop: 771 Income: $822/wk Rent: $490/wk

Koumala

Pop: 772 Income: $774/wk Rent: $250/wk

Moores Pocket

Pop: 772 Income: $564/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anstead

What is the population of Anstead QLD?

The population of Anstead QLD is 1,522 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 109.9 people per km².Anstead is ranked #3,375 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Anstead?

The median personal income in Anstead QLD is $1,074 per week, or $55,848 per year.The median household income is $2,926 per week.Family income is $2,982 per week.Anstead is ranked #817 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Anstead?

Median rent in Anstead QLD is $490 per week ($2,123 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Anstead ranks #714 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Anstead?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Anstead QLD is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Anstead?

The median age in Anstead QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Anstead a good suburb to live in?

Anstead is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,522.The median income is $1,074/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 30065. All dollar figures in AUD.