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Athol QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Athol QLD is 139 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Athol is $810 per week ($42,120 per year). Median rent in Athol is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Athol has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Athol has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Athol is $1,625.

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Athol Population

residents (Census 2021)

Athol Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$810/wk

$42,120 per year

#3430 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Athol Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (68) Female 50.4% (69)

Population Density

5.2

people per km²

139 people · 26.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,050

Family income/wk

Athol 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Athol Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.4% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.6% 19 dwellings

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

Athol Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Athol Religion

Catholic

30.7%

Anglican

25.5%

No Religion

21.9%

Lutheran

5.8%

Not stated

5.1%

Baptist

4.4%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Athol Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.1%

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

Athol Employment

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Employed full-time

50.0% 51 people

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Employed part-time

13.7% 14 people

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Not in labour force

36.3% 37 people

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

Athol Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.3%

Bachelor Degree

28.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.3%

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

Athol Occupation

Managers

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.0%

Professionals

17.5%

Clerical & Administrative

17.5%

Sales Workers

12.5%

Labourers

7.5%

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

Athol Field of Study

Management & Commerce

37.5%

Agriculture & Environment

28.1%

Engineering

25.0%

Health

9.4%

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

Athol Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Athol Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

17.8%

$800-$999/wk

17.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.3%

$4,000+/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Athol Marital Status

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Married

57.8% 63

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Divorced

7.3% 8

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Widowed

8.3% 9

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Never married

26.6% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Athol Ancestry

English

30.0%

Australian

26.8%

German

15.8%

Irish

13.7%

Scottish

6.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

Other

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Athol School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

33.3%

Primary — Government

22.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.5%

Pre-school

14.8%

Vocational Education

11.1%

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

Athol Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.1% 13

✅

No need for assistance

94.9% 244

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

Athol Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.4% 15

—

Not a volunteer

85.6% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Athol Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Athol How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.5%

Truck

7.4%

Other

5.9%

Did not go to work

5.9%

Walked only

4.4%

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

Athol Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.5%

2 vehicles

42.6%

3 vehicles

18.5%

4+ vehicles

20.4%

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

Athol Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.2%

2 bedrooms

5.2%

3 bedrooms

34.5%

4 bedrooms

44.8%

5 bedrooms

10.3%

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

Athol Population Mobility

9.3%

moved in the last year

23.0%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Athol Indigenous Population

4.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

254

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Athol Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Lung condition

Arthritis

Cancer

Stroke

Asthma

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

Athol Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Athol Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.0%

Couple — no children

26.8%

Couple — no children under 15

17.9%

One parent — children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Athol Military Service

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Previously served

2.8% 3

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Never served

97.2% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Athol Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.2% 20

—

Did not provide

81.8% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Athol Children Ever Born

No children

43.8%

3 children

18.8%

4 children

37.5%

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

Athol Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.1%

5–14 hours

27.3%

15–29 hours

11.8%

30+ hours

16.4%

Did not do domestic work

25.5%

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

Athol Household Size

1 person

23.1%

2 persons

40.4%

3 persons

5.8%

4 persons

11.5%

5 persons

11.5%

6+ persons

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Athol Where Residents Moved From

Same address

117

Moved from QLD

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

Athol Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Athol Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,343/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.9%

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

If you earn X in Athol

Your weekly income

≈ $5,820/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $1,103/wk

Rent share 17.9%

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Athol vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 70 Income: $514/wk Rent: $100/wk

Boondooma

Pop: 70 Income: $518/wk Rent: $185/wk

Cairdbeign

Pop: 70 Income: $949/wk Rent: $350/wk

Greymare

Pop: 70 Income: $706/wk Rent: $250/wk

Jimna

Pop: 70 Income: $450/wk Rent: $225/wk

Jinghi

Pop: 70 Income: $634/wk Rent: $138/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Athol

What is the population of Athol QLD?

The population of Athol QLD is 139 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.2 people per km².Athol is ranked #7,977 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Athol?

The median personal income in Athol QLD is $810 per week, or $42,120 per year.The median household income is $1,343 per week.Family income is $2,050 per week.Athol is ranked #3,430 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Athol?

Median rent in Athol QLD is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Athol ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Athol?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Athol QLD is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Athol?

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

Is Athol a good suburb to live in?

Athol is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 139.The median income is $810/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% 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: 30097. All dollar figures in AUD.