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Back Plains QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Back Plains QLD is 104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Back Plains is $635 per week ($33,020 per year). Median rent in Back Plains is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Back Plains has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Back Plains has a population density of 2.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Back Plains is $1,460.

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Back Plains Population

residents (Census 2021)

Back Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$635/wk

$33,020 per year

#6527 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$265/wk

$1,148 per month

#5794 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,460/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Back Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (48) Female 52.0% (52)

Population Density

2.6

people per km²

104 people · 39.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Back Plains Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Back Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.0% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.0% 13 dwellings

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

Back Plains Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Back Plains Religion

No Religion

34.0%

Anglican

15.5%

Lutheran

13.6%

Not stated

11.7%

Catholic

8.7%

Uniting Church

8.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.9%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Back Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.9%

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

Back Plains Employment

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Employed full-time

45.2% 38 people

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Employed part-time

29.8% 25 people

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Not in labour force

25.0% 21 people

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

Back Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.0%

Bachelor Degree

35.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

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

Back Plains Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.9%

Managers

23.1%

Professionals

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

11.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

Labourers

11.5%

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

Back Plains Field of Study

Health

20.9%

Engineering

16.3%

Architecture & Building

14.0%

Society & Culture

14.0%

Management & Commerce

11.6%

Education

9.3%

Agriculture & Environment

7.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.0%

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

Back Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Back Plains Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.0%

$4,000+/wk

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Back Plains Marital Status

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Married

45.7% 37

↔️

Separated

3.7% 3

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Divorced

14.8% 12

👤

Never married

35.8% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Back Plains Ancestry

English

41.9%

Irish

16.1%

Scottish

13.5%

Australian

12.9%

German

9.0%

Italian

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Other

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Back Plains School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

46.2%

Primary — Government

30.8%

Secondary — Catholic

23.1%

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

Back Plains Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.0% 4

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No need for assistance

98.0% 195

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

Back Plains Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.3% 16

—

Not a volunteer

80.7% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Back Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

20.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Back Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

93.5%

Did not go to work

6.5%

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

Back Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.3%

2 vehicles

27.3%

3 vehicles

18.2%

4+ vehicles

27.3%

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

Back Plains Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

42.9%

4 bedrooms

48.6%

5 bedrooms

8.6%

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

Back Plains Population Mobility

4.3%

moved in the last year

34.1%

moved in the last 5 years

75.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Back Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

189

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Back Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

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

Back Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

19.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$3,500+/wk

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Back Plains Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.5%

Couple — no children under 15

25.9%

Couple — no children

24.7%

One parent — no children under 15

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Back Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.6% 11

—

Did not provide

86.4% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Back Plains Children Ever Born

No children

45.5%

3 children

54.5%

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

Back Plains When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Back Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

32.1%

5–14 hours

23.5%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

8.6%

Did not do domestic work

22.2%

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

Back Plains Household Size

1 person

9.1%

2 persons

48.5%

3 persons

18.2%

4 persons

15.2%

5 persons

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Back Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Back Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Back Plains Schools

schools nearby

government

992

avg ICSEA score

total students

Back Plains State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 28 students

992

ICSEA

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

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Back Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,812/wk

Median Rent $265/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.6%

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

If you earn X in Back Plains

Your weekly income

≈ $7,852/month

Median rent $265/wk

Left after rent $1,547/wk

Rent share 14.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Garbutt

Income: $643/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $45/wk

Rockhampton City

Income: $635/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $15/wk

Proserpine

Income: $668/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $5/wk

Collinsville (Qld)

Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $65/wk

Charters Towers City

Income: $601/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $45/wk

Innisfail

Income: $572/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $35/wk

Willowbank

Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $20/wk

Mossman

Income: $625/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $15/wk

Back Plains vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Brightly

Pop: 52 Income: $819/wk Rent: $183/wk

Bundi

Pop: 52 Income: $1,347/wk

Burleigh

Pop: 52 Income: $966/wk Rent: $400/wk

Coomrith

Pop: 52 Income: $593/wk

Diamondvale

Pop: 52 Income: $762/wk Rent: $400/wk

Elgin (Qld)

Pop: 52 Income: $1,062/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Plains

What is the population of Back Plains QLD?

The population of Back Plains QLD is 104 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.6 people per km².Back Plains is ranked #8,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Back Plains?

The median personal income in Back Plains QLD is $635 per week, or $33,020 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Back Plains is ranked #6,527 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Back Plains?

Median rent in Back Plains QLD is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 14.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Back Plains ranks #5,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Back Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Back Plains QLD is $1,460. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Back Plains?

The median age in Back Plains QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Back Plains a good suburb to live in?

Back Plains is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 104.The median income is $635/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.6% 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: 30112. All dollar figures in AUD.