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Atkinsons Dam QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Atkinsons Dam QLD is 191 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Atkinsons Dam is $535 per week ($27,820 per year). Median rent in Atkinsons Dam is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Atkinsons Dam has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Atkinsons Dam has a population density of 7.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Atkinsons Dam is $1,500.

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Atkinsons Dam Population

residents (Census 2021)

Atkinsons Dam Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$535/wk

$27,820 per year

#7888 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$285/wk

$1,235 per month

#5291 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 1 per bedroom

Atkinsons Dam Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.9% (113) Female 42.1% (82)

Population Density

7.2

people per km²

191 people · 26.7 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Atkinsons Dam 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Atkinsons Dam Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.0% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.0% 16 dwellings

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

Atkinsons Dam Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Atkinsons Dam Religion

No Religion

41.2%

Catholic

15.8%

Anglican

12.4%

Not stated

9.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.3%

Baptist

4.5%

Uniting Church

4.5%

Buddhism

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Atkinsons Dam Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.8%

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

Atkinsons Dam Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese

100.0%

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

Atkinsons Dam Employment

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Employed full-time

32.7% 50 people

⏰

Employed part-time

9.2% 14 people

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Unemployed

3.9% 6 people

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Not in labour force

54.2% 83 people

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

Atkinsons Dam Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.9%

Bachelor Degree

6.3%

Certificate I/II

6.3%

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

Atkinsons Dam Occupation

Managers

30.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.1%

Community & Personal Service

17.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.0%

Labourers

13.0%

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

Atkinsons Dam Field of Study

Society & Culture

34.5%

Health

24.1%

Engineering

20.7%

Agriculture & Environment

10.3%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

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

Atkinsons Dam Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Atkinsons Dam Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Atkinsons Dam Marital Status

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Married

38.6% 64

↔️

Separated

9.0% 15

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Divorced

12.7% 21

🕊️

Widowed

3.0% 5

👤

Never married

36.7% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Atkinsons Dam Ancestry

Australian

27.0%

English

23.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

12.0%

Other

7.7%

Vietnamese

7.3%

Scottish

6.6%

Irish

6.2%

German

5.0%

Chinese

3.1%

New Zealander

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Atkinsons Dam School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.6%

Pre-school

23.1%

Primary — Catholic

23.1%

Secondary — Government

19.2%

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

Atkinsons Dam Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

13.7% 51

✅

No need for assistance

86.3% 322

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

Atkinsons Dam Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

9.3% 14

—

Not a volunteer

90.7% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Atkinsons Dam Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

26.1%

$800-$999/mo

17.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Atkinsons Dam How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

58.2%

Walked only

14.5%

Did not go to work

10.9%

Other

9.1%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

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

Atkinsons Dam Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.2%

1 vehicle

28.2%

2 vehicles

35.2%

3 vehicles

22.5%

4+ vehicles

9.9%

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

Atkinsons Dam Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

21.7%

2 bedrooms

17.4%

3 bedrooms

39.1%

4 bedrooms

21.7%

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

Atkinsons Dam Population Mobility

27.7%

moved in the last year

47.6%

moved in the last 5 years

9.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

44.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Atkinsons Dam Indigenous Population

14.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

310

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Atkinsons Dam Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

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

Atkinsons Dam Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

13.8%

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

15.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Atkinsons Dam Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.2%

One parent — children under 15

19.4%

Couple — children under 15

17.1%

Couple — no children under 15

13.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Atkinsons Dam Military Service

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Previously served

6.3% 10

👤

Never served

93.7% 148

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Atkinsons Dam Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.0% 27

—

Did not provide

82.0% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Atkinsons Dam Children Ever Born

No children

23.7%

2 children

26.3%

3 children

28.9%

4 children

21.1%

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

Atkinsons Dam When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Atkinsons Dam Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

22.8%

15–29 hours

11.4%

30+ hours

14.6%

Did not do domestic work

32.9%

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

Atkinsons Dam Household Size

1 person

32.9%

2 persons

42.5%

3 persons

11.0%

4 persons

4.1%

5 persons

4.1%

6+ persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Atkinsons Dam Where Residents Moved From

Same address

128

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Atkinsons Dam Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.7%

Step family — no other children

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Atkinsons Dam Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,089/wk

Median Rent $285/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.2%

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

If you earn X in Atkinsons Dam

Your weekly income

≈ $4,719/month

Median rent $285/wk

Left after rent $804/wk

Rent share 26.2%

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Atkinsons Dam vs State & National Average

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Pop: 96 Income: $464/wk Rent: $278/wk

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Pop: 96 Income: $706/wk Rent: $750/wk

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Pop: 96 Income: $664/wk Rent: $228/wk

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Pop: 96 Income: $695/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Atkinsons Dam

What is the population of Atkinsons Dam QLD?

The population of Atkinsons Dam QLD is 191 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.2 people per km².Atkinsons Dam is ranked #7,076 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Atkinsons Dam?

The median personal income in Atkinsons Dam QLD is $535 per week, or $27,820 per year.The median household income is $1,089 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Atkinsons Dam is ranked #7,888 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Atkinsons Dam?

Median rent in Atkinsons Dam QLD is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 26.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Atkinsons Dam ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Atkinsons Dam?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Atkinsons Dam 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 Atkinsons Dam?

The median age in Atkinsons Dam QLD is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Atkinsons Dam a good suburb to live in?

Atkinsons Dam is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 191.The median income is $535/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.2% 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: 30098. All dollar figures in AUD.