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Armstrong Beach QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Armstrong Beach QLD is 903 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Armstrong Beach is $797 per week ($41,444 per year). Median rent in Armstrong Beach is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Armstrong Beach has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Armstrong Beach has a population density of 40.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Armstrong Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Armstrong Beach is $1,688.

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Armstrong Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Armstrong Beach Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$797/wk

$41,444 per year

#3637 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,688/mo

Avg household size: —

Armstrong Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (441) Female 51.1% (460)

Population Density

40.6

people per km²

903 people · 22.2 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Armstrong Beach 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)

Armstrong Beach Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

48.0% 106 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.0% 115 dwellings

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

Armstrong Beach Country of Birth

Australia

97.6%

England

2.4%

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

Armstrong Beach Religion

No Religion

41.2%

Catholic

17.2%

Not stated

14.7%

Anglican

14.3%

Uniting Church

6.5%

Baptist

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Armstrong Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.0%

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

Armstrong Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

41.7% 250 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.0% 114 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.0% 18 people

🏠

Not in labour force

36.3% 218 people

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

Armstrong Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.7%

Bachelor Degree

10.5%

Certificate I/II

7.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Postgraduate Degree

2.6%

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

Armstrong Beach Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

19.0%

Professionals

12.1%

Community & Personal Service

11.3%

Managers

8.9%

Clerical & Administrative

8.9%

Labourers

8.1%

Sales Workers

6.5%

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

Armstrong Beach Field of Study

Engineering

36.9%

Management & Commerce

20.7%

Society & Culture

10.8%

Education

9.9%

Health

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Architecture & Building

2.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.8%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

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

Armstrong Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Armstrong Beach Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

1.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.7%

$4,000+/wk

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Armstrong Beach Marital Status

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Married

48.4% 352

↔️

Separated

4.1% 30

📋

Divorced

11.1% 81

🕊️

Widowed

4.9% 36

👤

Never married

31.5% 229

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Armstrong Beach Ancestry

Australian

36.0%

English

28.9%

Scottish

7.6%

Irish

7.1%

German

5.7%

Other

4.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.1%

Italian

2.8%

Maltese

1.2%

Chinese

1.0%

Maori

0.5%

New Zealander

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Armstrong Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.2%

Secondary — Government

30.6%

Vocational Education

7.5%

Pre-school

7.5%

Primary — Catholic

5.8%

Secondary — Catholic

4.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.3%

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

Armstrong Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.0% 81

✅

No need for assistance

95.0% 1,524

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

Armstrong Beach Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.1% 114

—

Not a volunteer

81.9% 515

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Armstrong Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

2.9%

$800-$999/mo

2.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Armstrong Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.6%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Bus

2.2%

Walked only

1.1%

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

Armstrong Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.6%

1 vehicle

27.6%

2 vehicles

45.2%

3 vehicles

18.9%

4+ vehicles

6.7%

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

Armstrong Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.1%

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

45.9%

4 bedrooms

30.6%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

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

Armstrong Beach Population Mobility

19.4%

moved in the last year

42.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Armstrong Beach Indigenous Population

8.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

140

Indigenous residents

1,480

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Armstrong Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Armstrong Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$3,500+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Armstrong Beach Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.3%

Couple — no children

34.5%

Couple — no children under 15

11.3%

One parent — children under 15

10.3%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Armstrong Beach Military Service

🏅

Previously served

4.3% 27

👤

Never served

95.7% 605

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Armstrong Beach Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 88

—

Did not provide

86.1% 543

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Armstrong Beach Children Ever Born

No children

23.9%

1 child

5.9%

2 children

31.1%

3 children

24.6%

4 children

11.4%

5+ children

3.1%

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

Armstrong Beach When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Armstrong Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

30.9%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

14.2%

Did not do domestic work

21.3%

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

Armstrong Beach Household Size

1 person

20.1%

2 persons

40.8%

3 persons

15.9%

4 persons

14.3%

5 persons

5.7%

6+ persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Armstrong Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

627

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Armstrong Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.8%

Step family — no other children

12.9%

Blended family — no other children

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Armstrong Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,912/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Armstrong Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $8,285/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $1,572/wk

Rent share 17.8%

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Armstrong Beach vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,353 Income: $609/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 1,352 Income: $721/wk Rent: $420/wk

Willowbank

Pop: 1,351 Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk

Ravenshoe

Pop: 1,332 Income: $483/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 1,330 Income: $748/wk Rent: $375/wk

Wulkuraka

Pop: 1,325 Income: $778/wk Rent: $335/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Armstrong Beach

What is the population of Armstrong Beach QLD?

The population of Armstrong Beach QLD is 903 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 40.6 people per km².Armstrong Beach is ranked #4,127 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Armstrong Beach?

The median personal income in Armstrong Beach QLD is $797 per week, or $41,444 per year.The median household income is $1,912 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Armstrong Beach is ranked #3,637 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Armstrong Beach?

Median rent in Armstrong Beach QLD is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Armstrong Beach ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Armstrong Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Armstrong Beach QLD is $1,688. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Armstrong Beach?

The median age in Armstrong Beach QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Armstrong Beach a good suburb to live in?

Armstrong Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 903.The median income is $797/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 30084. All dollar figures in AUD.