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Araluen QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Araluen QLD is 649 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Araluen is $616 per week ($32,032 per year). Median rent in Araluen is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Araluen has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Araluen has a population density of 98.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Araluen is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Araluen is $1,500.

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Araluen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Araluen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$616/wk

$32,032 per year

#6838 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$325/wk

$1,408 per month

#3947 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Araluen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (326) Female 50.1% (327)

Population Density

98.8

people per km²

649 people · 6.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,434

Family income/wk

Araluen 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)

Araluen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.3% 125 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.7% 93 dwellings

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

Araluen Country of Birth

Australia

93.9%

England

4.7%

Germany

1.4%

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

Araluen Religion

No Religion

46.1%

Catholic

16.6%

Anglican

12.6%

Uniting Church

8.9%

Not stated

4.5%

Christian (other)

4.4%

Baptist

3.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Araluen Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

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

Araluen Employment

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Employed full-time

32.5% 167 people

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Employed part-time

19.5% 100 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 8 people

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Not in labour force

46.5% 239 people

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

Araluen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.8%

Bachelor Degree

14.5%

Certificate I/II

5.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.7%

Postgraduate Degree

1.8%

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

Araluen Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.3%

Community & Personal Service

16.5%

Professionals

16.0%

Clerical & Administrative

12.2%

Labourers

11.7%

Managers

9.0%

Sales Workers

8.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.3%

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

Araluen Field of Study

Engineering

21.3%

Management & Commerce

16.9%

Architecture & Building

12.0%

Education

10.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.4%

Society & Culture

10.4%

Health

9.8%

Agriculture & Environment

4.4%

Information Technology

3.8%

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

Araluen Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Araluen Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.9%

$4,000+/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Araluen Marital Status

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Married

54.1% 305

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Separated

2.8% 16

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Divorced

11.2% 63

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Widowed

5.3% 30

👤

Never married

26.6% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Araluen Ancestry

English

35.0%

Australian

28.2%

Irish

9.6%

German

8.5%

Scottish

8.4%

Other

4.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Dutch

1.0%

Italian

1.0%

French

0.5%

Maltese

0.5%

Welsh

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Araluen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.4%

Secondary — Government

21.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.7%

Vocational Education

9.7%

Pre-school

8.1%

Primary — Catholic

7.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.5%

Secondary — Catholic

5.6%

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

Araluen Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.9% 111

✅

No need for assistance

91.1% 1,135

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

Araluen Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.4% 103

—

Not a volunteer

80.6% 428

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Araluen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.3%

$600-$799/mo

5.8%

$800-$999/mo

4.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Araluen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.3%

Car (passenger)

7.2%

Did not go to work

6.0%

Truck

3.4%

Other

1.1%

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

Araluen Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.9%

1 vehicle

17.8%

2 vehicles

46.7%

3 vehicles

19.4%

4+ vehicles

13.2%

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

Araluen Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.4%

2 bedrooms

8.5%

3 bedrooms

35.2%

4 bedrooms

39.7%

5 bedrooms

10.9%

6+ bedrooms

3.2%

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

Araluen Population Mobility

13.6%

moved in the last year

34.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Araluen Indigenous Population

4.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,220

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Araluen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Stroke

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

Araluen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

8.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Araluen Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.6%

Couple — children under 15

28.5%

Couple — no children under 15

21.1%

One parent — children under 15

7.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Araluen Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 21

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Never served

96.1% 519

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Araluen Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.2% 93

—

Did not provide

82.8% 449

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Araluen Children Ever Born

No children

28.2%

1 child

5.9%

2 children

29.8%

3 children

21.8%

4 children

11.3%

5+ children

2.9%

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

Araluen When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Araluen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.0%

5–14 hours

27.9%

15–29 hours

14.0%

30+ hours

14.2%

Did not do domestic work

23.8%

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

Araluen Household Size

1 person

18.1%

2 persons

46.8%

3 persons

14.8%

4 persons

11.4%

5 persons

4.2%

6+ persons

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Araluen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

542

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from TAS

Moved from NSW

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

Araluen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.1%

Step family — no other children

11.3%

Blended family — no other children

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Araluen Schools

schools nearby

government

951

avg ICSEA score

2,545

total students

Victory College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 851 students

1026

ICSEA

James Nash State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,027 students

976

ICSEA

Gympie Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 88 students

962

ICSEA

Gympie West State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 384 students

948

ICSEA

Two Mile State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 92 students

913

ICSEA

Gympie Flexible School Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 103 students

880

ICSEA

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

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Araluen Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,358/wk

Median Rent $325/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.9%

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

If you earn X in Araluen

Your weekly income

≈ $5,885/month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $1,033/wk

Rent share 23.9%

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Araluen vs State & National Average

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Pop: 326 Income: $639/wk Rent: $323/wk

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Pop: 327 Income: $559/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Pop: 327 Income: $804/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 327 Income: $711/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 328 Income: $970/wk Rent: $415/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Araluen

What is the population of Araluen QLD?

The population of Araluen QLD is 649 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 98.8 people per km².Araluen is ranked #4,626 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Araluen?

The median personal income in Araluen QLD is $616 per week, or $32,032 per year.The median household income is $1,358 per week.Family income is $1,434 per week.Araluen is ranked #6,838 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Araluen?

Median rent in Araluen QLD is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 23.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Araluen ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Araluen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Araluen QLD is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Araluen?

The median age in Araluen QLD is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Araluen a good suburb to live in?

Araluen is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 649.The median income is $616/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.9% 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: 30071. All dollar figures in AUD.