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Auchenflower QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Auchenflower QLD is 6,053 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Auchenflower is $1,081 per week ($56,212 per year). Median rent in Auchenflower is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Auchenflower has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Auchenflower has a population density of 4354.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Auchenflower is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Auchenflower is $2,167.

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Auchenflower Population

residents (Census 2021)

Auchenflower Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,081/wk

$56,212 per year

#783 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$390/wk

$1,690 per month

#2258 of 14,663

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Auchenflower Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (3,038) Female 49.9% (3,021)

Population Density

4354.4

people per km²

6,053 people · 1.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$3,082

Family income/wk

Auchenflower 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)

Auchenflower Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.1% 602 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.9% 703 dwellings

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

Auchenflower Country of Birth

Australia

88.1%

England

5.5%

India

1.9%

China

1.4%

Canada

0.8%

Brazil

0.7%

Hong Kong

0.5%

Iran

0.4%

Chile

0.3%

France

0.3%

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

Auchenflower Religion

No Religion

52.9%

Catholic

22.1%

Anglican

10.2%

Not stated

5.5%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Hinduism

2.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Auchenflower Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

91.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

5.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

0.6%

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

Auchenflower Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

19.4%

IAL Nepali

18.6%

Other

18.3%

Mandarin

17.1%

Hindi

6.8%

SAL Tot

6.8%

French

6.5%

Cantonese

6.5%

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

Auchenflower Employment

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Employed full-time

46.4% 2,220 people

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Employed part-time

26.0% 1,244 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 172 people

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Not in labour force

23.9% 1,145 people

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

Auchenflower Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

49.3%

Postgraduate Degree

20.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.3%

Certificate III/IV

11.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.3%

Certificate I/II

1.0%

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

Auchenflower Occupation

Professionals

48.1%

Managers

15.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.3%

Community & Personal Service

7.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.8%

Sales Workers

4.6%

Labourers

3.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.5%

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

Auchenflower Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.9%

Society & Culture

16.6%

Health

13.8%

Engineering

10.6%

Creative Arts

7.4%

Education

5.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.4%

Architecture & Building

5.3%

Information Technology

4.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.5%

Agriculture & Environment

1.3%

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

Auchenflower Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Auchenflower Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

3.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

24.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Auchenflower Marital Status

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Married

35.8% 1,893

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Separated

2.0% 105

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Divorced

7.3% 387

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Widowed

1.9% 101

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Never married

53.1% 2,809

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Auchenflower Ancestry

English

28.1%

Australian

24.1%

Irish

12.5%

Other

10.6%

Scottish

10.1%

German

4.3%

Chinese

2.9%

Italian

2.7%

Dutch

1.5%

Indian

1.2%

Filipino

1.0%

French

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Auchenflower School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.6%

Vocational Education

19.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.5%

Secondary — Government

10.2%

Secondary — Catholic

10.2%

Pre-school

7.4%

Primary — Catholic

5.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.8%

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

Auchenflower Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.7% 318

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No need for assistance

97.3% 11,360

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

Auchenflower Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.7% 1,108

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Not a volunteer

78.3% 3,989

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Auchenflower Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.6%

$300-$449/mo

2.1%

$450-$599/mo

2.5%

$600-$799/mo

1.3%

$800-$999/mo

3.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Auchenflower How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

51.0%

Did not go to work

16.3%

Train

8.9%

Walked only

5.9%

Bus

5.5%

Bicycle

4.7%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.2%

Other

1.0%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.8%

Ferry

0.5%

Truck

0.3%

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

Auchenflower Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.0%

1 vehicle

46.2%

2 vehicles

32.0%

3 vehicles

8.4%

4+ vehicles

4.4%

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

Auchenflower Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.6%

2 bedrooms

43.7%

3 bedrooms

24.3%

4 bedrooms

14.2%

5 bedrooms

8.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.8%

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

Auchenflower Population Mobility

25.5%

moved in the last year

59.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Auchenflower Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

11,681

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Auchenflower Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

614

Asthma

247

Heart disease

109

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Auchenflower Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500+/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Auchenflower Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.6%

Couple — no children

36.8%

Couple — no children under 15

15.9%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

One parent — children under 15

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Auchenflower Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.4% 19

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 14

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Previously served

2.2% 114

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Never served

97.1% 4,964

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Auchenflower Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.6% 491

—

Did not provide

90.4% 4,601

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Auchenflower Children Ever Born

No children

57.4%

1 child

9.5%

2 children

20.1%

3 children

9.0%

4 children

3.3%

5+ children

0.7%

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

Auchenflower When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

166

1991–2000

155

2001–2010

353

2011–2015

235

2016

2017

2018

105

2019

114

2020

2021

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

Auchenflower Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

29.5%

5–14 hours

34.6%

15–29 hours

12.0%

30+ hours

5.2%

Did not do domestic work

18.7%

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

Auchenflower Household Size

1 person

30.3%

2 persons

37.8%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

12.5%

5 persons

4.9%

6+ persons

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Auchenflower Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,329

Moved from QLD

1,127

Moved — same area (SA2)

110

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

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

Auchenflower Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.0%

Step family — no other children

7.4%

Blended family — no other children

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Auchenflower Schools

schools nearby

government

1146

avg ICSEA score

28,565

total students

Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,358 students

1220

ICSEA

Brisbane Girls Grammar School Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,558 students

1211

ICSEA

Brisbane Grammar School Independent

Combined · 5-12 · 1,996 students

1210

ICSEA

Rainworth State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 590 students

1206

ICSEA

Ashgrove State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 626 students

1183

ICSEA

Ironside State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 895 students

1178

ICSEA

Ithaca Creek State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 604 students

1170

ICSEA

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 368 students

1170

ICSEA

Indooroopilly State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,326 students

1165

ICSEA

Brisbane Boys' College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,393 students

1164

ICSEA

Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 118 students

1160

ICSEA

Stuartholme School Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 815 students

1159

ICSEA

St Ignatius School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 272 students

1158

ICSEA

Compass Independent School Independent

Combined · Prep-7 · 47 students

1157

ICSEA

Mt St Michael's College Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 849 students

1155

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 39 schools

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

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Auchenflower Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,208/wk

Median Rent $390/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.7%

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

If you earn X in Auchenflower

Your weekly income

≈ $9,568/month

Median rent $390/wk

Left after rent $1,818/wk

Rent share 17.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Auchenflower

What is the population of Auchenflower QLD?

The population of Auchenflower QLD is 6,053 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4354.4 people per km².Auchenflower is ranked #1,299 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Auchenflower?

The median personal income in Auchenflower QLD is $1,081 per week, or $56,212 per year.The median household income is $2,208 per week.Family income is $3,082 per week.Auchenflower is ranked #783 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Auchenflower?

Median rent in Auchenflower QLD is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Auchenflower ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Auchenflower?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Auchenflower QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Auchenflower?

The median age in Auchenflower QLD is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Auchenflower a good suburb to live in?

Auchenflower is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,053.The median income is $1,081/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 30101. All dollar figures in AUD.