Suburbs Babinda (Qld)

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Babinda QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Babinda QLD is 1,287 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Babinda is $548 per week ($28,496 per year). Median rent in Babinda is $230 per week ($997 per month). Babinda has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Babinda has a population density of 32.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Babinda is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Babinda is $1,108.

There were 233 recorded offences in Babinda in 2025-26, a rate of 181 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (50 offences).

Babinda Map

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📍 Babinda, Queensland — 17.3340°S, 145.9175°E

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Babinda Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Babinda Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$548/wk
$28,496 per year
#7743 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
#6811 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,108/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Babinda Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (660) Female 48.6% (625)

Population Density

32.2
people per km²
1,287 people · 39.9 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,454
Family income/wk

Babinda 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)

Babinda Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
54.3% 177 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.7% 149 dwellings

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

Babinda Country of Birth

Australia
95.3%
England
3.6%
France
0.6%
Germany
0.6%

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

Babinda Religion

No Religion
38.0%
Catholic
26.0%
Anglican
12.5%
Not stated
11.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.2%
Uniting Church
3.5%
Pentecostal
2.1%
Christian (other)
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Babinda Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.2%

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

Babinda Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
42.4%
Other
33.3%
Australian Indigenous
24.2%

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

Babinda Employment

💼
Employed full-time
29.6% 274 people
⏰
Employed part-time
16.8% 155 people
🔍
Unemployed
4.9% 45 people
🏠
Not in labour force
48.8% 451 people

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

Babinda Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.6%
Bachelor Degree
19.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.7%
Certificate I/II
4.5%
Postgraduate Degree
2.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.6%

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

Babinda Occupation

Professionals
22.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.7%
Community & Personal Service
18.1%
Clerical & Administrative
11.5%
Managers
8.9%
Labourers
7.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.9%
Sales Workers
5.6%

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

Babinda Field of Study

Engineering
24.2%
Education
17.7%
Health
12.6%
Management & Commerce
11.9%
Society & Culture
11.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.5%
Architecture & Building
4.8%
Agriculture & Environment
3.1%
Creative Arts
2.0%
Information Technology
1.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%

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

Babinda Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Babinda Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
1.6%
$150-$299/wk
2.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
9.2%
$500-$649/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.0%
$4,000+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Babinda Marital Status

💍
Married
41.6% 443
↔️
Separated
2.9% 31
📋
Divorced
12.3% 131
🕊️
Widowed
6.8% 72
👤
Never married
36.4% 388

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Babinda Ancestry

English
26.2%
Australian
24.6%
Irish
9.5%
Italian
8.6%
Other
8.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.8%
Scottish
7.1%
German
4.2%
Filipino
1.6%
Maltese
1.0%
Dutch
0.8%
Chinese
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Babinda School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
34.2%
Secondary — Government
34.2%
Primary — Catholic
9.0%
Vocational Education
8.1%
Secondary — Catholic
7.2%
Pre-school
5.4%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
1.8%

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

Babinda Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
8.5% 199
✅
No need for assistance
91.5% 2,136

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

Babinda Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
22.3% 213
—
Not a volunteer
77.7% 744

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Babinda Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.9%
$300-$449/mo
4.0%
$450-$599/mo
4.0%
$600-$799/mo
9.5%
$800-$999/mo
16.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
4.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Babinda How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.3%
Did not go to work
19.6%
Walked only
7.2%
Car (passenger)
3.3%
Bus
2.1%
Truck
2.1%
Bicycle
1.9%
Other
1.4%

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

Babinda Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.0%
1 vehicle
39.5%
2 vehicles
37.8%
3 vehicles
12.1%
4+ vehicles
3.6%

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

Babinda Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.0%
2 bedrooms
21.9%
3 bedrooms
50.3%
4 bedrooms
19.5%
5 bedrooms
3.3%

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

Babinda Population Mobility

15.2%
moved in the last year
35.7%
moved in the last 5 years
9.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Babinda Indigenous Population

15.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
355
Indigenous residents
1,981
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Babinda Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
110
Arthritis
78
Diabetes
56
Lung condition
51
Heart disease
48
Asthma
37
Stroke
18
Cancer
17
Kidney disease
15
Dementia
7

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

Babinda Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
8.0%
$300-$399/wk
9.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Babinda Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
35.1%
Couple — no children
32.5%
Couple — no children under 15
14.7%
One parent — children under 15
11.2%
One parent — no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Babinda Military Service

🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.5% 5
🏅
Previously served
4.3% 42
👤
Never served
95.1% 919

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Babinda Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.9% 151
—
Did not provide
84.1% 798

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Babinda Children Ever Born

No children
28.7%
1 child
10.3%
2 children
29.2%
3 children
20.1%
4 children
10.3%
5+ children
1.2%

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

Babinda When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
13
1951–1960
16
1961–1970
27
1971–1980
24
1981–1990
11
1991–2000
17
2001–2010
26
2011–2015
13
2016
5
2019
12

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

Babinda Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5–14 hours
30.6%
15–29 hours
10.4%
30+ hours
12.3%
Did not do domestic work
27.8%

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

Babinda Household Size

1 person
32.7%
2 persons
35.6%
3 persons
12.1%
4 persons
10.5%
5 persons
5.1%
6+ persons
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Babinda Where Residents Moved From

Same address
980
Moved from QLD
100
Moved — same area (SA2)
53
Moved from NT
8
Moved from VIC
7
Moved from WA
3

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

Babinda Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
81.7%
Step family — no other children
9.6%
Blended family — no other children
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Babinda Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 233 total

Theft
50
Break & Enter
49
Assault
30
Domestic Violence
25
Traffic
25
Drug Offences
24
Property Damage
12
Sexual Offences
8
Fraud
8
Weapons
2

Offence trend by year:

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Babinda Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
916
avg ICSEA score
307
total students
Babinda State School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 280 students
931
ICSEA
St Rita's School Catholic
Primary · 1-6 · 27 students
900
ICSEA

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

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Babinda Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,048/wk
Median Rent $230/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.9%

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

If you earn X in Babinda

≈ $4,541/month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $818/wk
Rent share 21.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tara (Qld)
Income: $479/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $50/wk
Murgon
Income: $546/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $10/wk
Barney Point
Income: $539/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $10/wk
Mount Morgan
Income: $462/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk
Jandowae
Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk
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Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk
Wondai
Income: $527/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $5/wk
Garbutt
Income: $643/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $10/wk

Babinda vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Preston (Lockyer Valley - Qld)
Pop: 644 Income: $1,087/wk Rent: $420/wk
Summerholm
Pop: 646 Income: $716/wk Rent: $355/wk
Araluen (Qld)
Pop: 649 Income: $616/wk Rent: $325/wk
Clagiraba
Pop: 651 Income: $914/wk Rent: $475/wk
Kobble Creek
Pop: 654 Income: $1,054/wk Rent: $500/wk
Kandanga
Pop: 659 Income: $589/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Babinda

What is the population of Babinda QLD?

The population of Babinda QLD is 1,287 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 32.2 people per km².Babinda is ranked #3,614 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Babinda?

The median personal income in Babinda QLD is $548 per week, or $28,496 per year.The median household income is $1,048 per week.Family income is $1,454 per week.Babinda is ranked #7,743 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Babinda?

Median rent in Babinda QLD is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Babinda ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Babinda?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Babinda QLD is $1,108. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Babinda?

The median age in Babinda QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Babinda a good suburb to live in?

Babinda is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,287.The median income is $548/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 30111. All dollar figures in AUD.