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Arundel QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Arundel QLD is 11,171 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Arundel is $715 per week ($37,180 per year). Median rent in Arundel is $470 per week ($2,037 per month). Arundel has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Arundel has a population density of 1075.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Arundel is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arundel is $2,000.

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Arundel Population

residents (Census 2021)

Arundel Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$715/wk

$37,180 per year

#5198 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$470/wk

$2,037 per month

#852 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Arundel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (5,450) Female 51.2% (5,725)

Population Density

1075.9

people per km²

11,171 people · 10.4 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,878

Family income/wk

Arundel 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)

Arundel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.7% 1,322 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.3% 1,448 dwellings

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

Arundel Country of Birth

Australia

82.7%

England

7.2%

China

3.8%

India

2.6%

Hong Kong

0.8%

Germany

0.7%

Iran

0.6%

Brazil

0.5%

Bangladesh

0.5%

Fiji

0.5%

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

Arundel Religion

No Religion

46.0%

Catholic

20.9%

Anglican

13.2%

Not stated

6.5%

Islam

4.6%

Uniting Church

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Arundel Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.1%

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

Arundel Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

29.8%

Other

23.1%

SAL Tot

10.2%

Japan

9.6%

Korean

7.7%

Cantonese

6.9%

Arabic

6.6%

Urdu

6.0%

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

Arundel Employment

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Employed full-time

34.0% 2,835 people

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Employed part-time

22.1% 1,842 people

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Unemployed

3.9% 326 people

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Not in labour force

40.0% 3,331 people

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

Arundel Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

32.5%

Bachelor Degree

30.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.7%

Postgraduate Degree

11.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Arundel Occupation

Professionals

32.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.5%

Community & Personal Service

12.8%

Managers

11.8%

Clerical & Administrative

10.1%

Sales Workers

8.5%

Labourers

5.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.3%

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

Arundel Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.7%

Health

17.5%

Engineering

12.8%

Society & Culture

12.4%

Education

8.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.0%

Architecture & Building

6.6%

Information Technology

3.6%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

1.0%

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

Arundel Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

15.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Arundel Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Arundel Marital Status

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Married

48.6% 4,502

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Separated

3.0% 277

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Divorced

9.9% 913

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Widowed

5.2% 484

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Never married

33.3% 3,088

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Arundel Ancestry

English

31.3%

Australian

22.8%

Other

12.8%

Scottish

7.6%

Irish

7.2%

Chinese

5.1%

German

3.6%

Indian

2.2%

Italian

1.9%

Filipino

1.9%

Maori

1.8%

New Zealander

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Arundel School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.8%

Secondary — Government

20.7%

Vocational Education

12.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.5%

Pre-school

10.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.4%

Primary — Catholic

4.8%

Secondary — Catholic

3.5%

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

Arundel Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.9% 1,484

✅

No need for assistance

93.1% 19,881

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

Arundel Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.6% 1,024

—

Not a volunteer

88.4% 7,795

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Arundel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.2%

$300-$449/mo

0.9%

$450-$599/mo

0.9%

$600-$799/mo

2.0%

$800-$999/mo

4.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Arundel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.2%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Walked only

1.6%

Truck

1.0%

Tram/Light Rail

0.9%

Bus

0.7%

Train

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Other

0.5%

Bicycle

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

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

Arundel Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.8%

1 vehicle

35.0%

2 vehicles

42.2%

3 vehicles

13.3%

4+ vehicles

6.7%

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

Arundel Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.0%

2 bedrooms

7.9%

3 bedrooms

44.6%

4 bedrooms

38.2%

5 bedrooms

7.4%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

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

Arundel Population Mobility

17.4%

moved in the last year

50.3%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Arundel Indigenous Population

2.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

455

Indigenous residents

21,117

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Arundel Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

1,014

Asthma

390

Arthritis

385

Heart disease

293

Diabetes

278

Lung condition

221

Cancer

166

Stroke

133

Kidney disease

120

Dementia

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

Arundel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Arundel Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.5%

Couple — no children

28.1%

Couple — no children under 15

18.1%

One parent — children under 15

8.1%

One parent — no children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Arundel Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 6

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 8

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Previously served

2.6% 229

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Never served

97.3% 8,598

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Arundel Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.7% 1,029

—

Did not provide

88.3% 7,758

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Arundel Children Ever Born

No children

31.2%

1 child

16.4%

2 children

31.7%

3 children

14.1%

4 children

5.1%

5+ children

1.4%

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

Arundel When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

103

1961–1970

244

1971–1980

257

1981–1990

441

1991–2000

579

2001–2010

1,191

2011–2015

572

2016

121

2017

115

2018

123

2019

141

2020

2021

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

Arundel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.0%

5–14 hours

28.5%

15–29 hours

13.1%

30+ hours

8.6%

Did not do domestic work

28.8%

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

Arundel Household Size

1 person

18.5%

2 persons

36.5%

3 persons

18.7%

4 persons

17.0%

5 persons

6.0%

6+ persons

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Arundel Where Residents Moved From

Same address

8,762

Moved from QLD

1,248

Moved — same area (SA2)

196

Moved from NSW

134

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from TAS

Moved from ACT

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

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

Arundel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.1%

Step family — no other children

10.5%

Blended family — no other children

4.2%

Intact family — other children present

0.6%

Other couple — children only

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Arundel Schools

schools nearby

government

1035

avg ICSEA score

4,884

total students

A B Paterson College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,652 students

1123

ICSEA

Queensland Academy for Health Sciences Government

Secondary · 10-12 · 468 students

1109

ICSEA

Arundel State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 925 students

1035

ICSEA

Musgrave Hill State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 636 students

1028

ICSEA

Coombabah State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,113 students

977

ICSEA

Southport Flexible School Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 90 students

935

ICSEA

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

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Arundel Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,682/wk

Median Rent $470/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Arundel

Your weekly income

≈ $7,289/month

Median rent $470/wk

Left after rent $1,212/wk

Rent share 27.9%

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Arundel vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arundel

What is the population of Arundel QLD?

The population of Arundel QLD is 11,171 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1075.9 people per km².Arundel is ranked #518 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Arundel?

The median personal income in Arundel QLD is $715 per week, or $37,180 per year.The median household income is $1,682 per week.Family income is $1,878 per week.Arundel is ranked #5,198 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Arundel?

Median rent in Arundel QLD is $470 per week ($2,037 per month).Rent represents 27.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Arundel ranks #852 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Arundel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arundel QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Arundel?

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

Is Arundel a good suburb to live in?

Arundel is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 11,171.The median income is $715/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.9% 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: 30088. All dollar figures in AUD.