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Bahrs Scrub QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bahrs Scrub QLD is 4,508 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bahrs Scrub is $989 per week ($51,428 per year). Median rent in Bahrs Scrub is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Bahrs Scrub has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bahrs Scrub has a population density of 458.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bahrs Scrub is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bahrs Scrub is $1,863.

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Bahrs Scrub Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bahrs Scrub Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$989/wk

$51,428 per year

#1286 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$420/wk

$1,820 per month

#1513 of 14,663

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Median Age

29years

9 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,863/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bahrs Scrub Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (2,181) Female 51.6% (2,324)

Population Density

458.4

people per km²

4,508 people · 9.8 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,174

Family income/wk

Bahrs Scrub 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)

Bahrs Scrub Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

18.8% 165 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

81.2% 711 dwellings

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

Bahrs Scrub Country of Birth

Australia

90.7%

England

5.0%

India

1.8%

Brazil

0.5%

Canada

0.5%

Fiji

0.4%

China

0.3%

Afghanistan

0.2%

France

0.2%

Indonesia

0.2%

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

Bahrs Scrub Religion

No Religion

57.0%

Catholic

15.8%

Anglican

8.5%

Not stated

6.7%

Christian (other)

4.7%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Pentecostal

2.5%

Lattr day Snts

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bahrs Scrub Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.0%

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

Bahrs Scrub Languages Spoken at Home

Other

38.3%

SAL Tot

13.7%

IAL Punjabi

10.3%

Spanish

10.3%

Samoan

8.6%

SAL Tagalog

7.4%

Mandarin

5.7%

Hindi

5.7%

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

Bahrs Scrub Employment

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Employed full-time

52.9% 1,582 people

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Employed part-time

20.5% 613 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 98 people

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Not in labour force

23.3% 697 people

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

Bahrs Scrub Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.6%

Bachelor Degree

22.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.6%

Postgraduate Degree

5.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.0%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Bahrs Scrub Occupation

Professionals

23.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.2%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

Clerical & Administrative

13.9%

Managers

10.9%

Labourers

7.1%

Sales Workers

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.9%

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

Bahrs Scrub Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.6%

Engineering

17.2%

Society & Culture

15.2%

Health

13.0%

Education

8.5%

Architecture & Building

8.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.3%

Creative Arts

2.9%

Information Technology

2.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.3%

Agriculture & Environment

1.2%

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

Bahrs Scrub Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bahrs Scrub Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

0.5%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.2%

$4,000+/wk

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bahrs Scrub Marital Status

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Married

41.8% 1,421

↔️

Separated

4.0% 137

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Divorced

8.1% 275

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Widowed

2.1% 73

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Never married

44.0% 1,497

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bahrs Scrub Ancestry

English

29.5%

Australian

29.1%

Other

9.6%

Scottish

7.3%

Irish

5.8%

German

4.0%

Maori

3.3%

New Zealander

3.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.0%

Dutch

1.9%

Italian

1.7%

Filipino

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bahrs Scrub School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.7%

Secondary — Government

23.0%

Vocational Education

11.6%

Pre-school

10.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.4%

Primary — Catholic

5.2%

Secondary — Catholic

4.2%

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

Bahrs Scrub Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.6% 394

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 8,151

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

Bahrs Scrub Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

9.3% 300

—

Not a volunteer

90.7% 2,913

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bahrs Scrub Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.7%

$600-$799/mo

1.1%

$800-$999/mo

2.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

41.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bahrs Scrub How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.0%

Did not go to work

12.0%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Train

1.5%

Truck

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Other

0.4%

Walked only

0.4%

Bicycle

0.2%

Bus

0.1%

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

Bahrs Scrub Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.2%

1 vehicle

24.8%

2 vehicles

50.4%

3 vehicles

16.4%

4+ vehicles

7.2%

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

Bahrs Scrub Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.2%

2 bedrooms

4.5%

3 bedrooms

19.8%

4 bedrooms

68.1%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

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

Bahrs Scrub Population Mobility

29.4%

moved in the last year

77.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bahrs Scrub Indigenous Population

4.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

359

Indigenous residents

8,274

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bahrs Scrub Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

437

Asthma

186

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Bahrs Scrub Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$150-$299/wk

4.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

1.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

14.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bahrs Scrub Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.3%

Couple — no children

24.6%

One parent — children under 15

12.2%

Couple — no children under 15

10.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bahrs Scrub Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 4

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

2.2% 71

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Never served

97.6% 3,152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bahrs Scrub Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.9% 349

—

Did not provide

89.1% 2,864

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bahrs Scrub Children Ever Born

No children

36.9%

1 child

15.0%

2 children

27.4%

3 children

13.4%

4 children

6.4%

5+ children

0.9%

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

Bahrs Scrub When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

123

1991–2000

130

2001–2010

319

2011–2015

207

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Bahrs Scrub Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.5%

5–14 hours

31.9%

15–29 hours

12.0%

30+ hours

8.0%

Did not do domestic work

25.7%

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

Bahrs Scrub Household Size

1 person

14.0%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

21.0%

4 persons

17.6%

5 persons

8.5%

6+ persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bahrs Scrub Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,958

Moved from QLD

1,015

Moved — same area (SA2)

114

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

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

Bahrs Scrub Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.2%

Step family — no other children

17.0%

Blended family — no other children

8.4%

Step family — other children present

0.9%

Other couple — children only

0.9%

Intact family — other children present

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bahrs Scrub Schools

schools nearby

government

1003

avg ICSEA score

6,823

total students

Canterbury College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,502 students

1076

ICSEA

Rivermount College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 982 students

1046

ICSEA

St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 518 students

1018

ICSEA

Trinity College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 954 students

1018

ICSEA

Windaroo State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 851 students

987

ICSEA

Beenleigh Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 381 students

973

ICSEA

Windaroo Valley State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,202 students

972

ICSEA

Beenleigh State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 433 students

931

ICSEA

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

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Bahrs Scrub Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,100/wk

Median Rent $420/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.0%

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

If you earn X in Bahrs Scrub

Your weekly income

≈ $9,100/month

Median rent $420/wk

Left after rent $1,680/wk

Rent share 20.0%

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Bahrs Scrub vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,260 Income: $839/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 2,275 Income: $784/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 2,279 Income: $860/wk Rent: $430/wk

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Pop: 2,281 Income: $634/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bahrs Scrub

What is the population of Bahrs Scrub QLD?

The population of Bahrs Scrub QLD is 4,508 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 458.4 people per km².Bahrs Scrub is ranked #1,722 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bahrs Scrub?

The median personal income in Bahrs Scrub QLD is $989 per week, or $51,428 per year.The median household income is $2,100 per week.Family income is $2,174 per week.Bahrs Scrub is ranked #1,286 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bahrs Scrub?

Median rent in Bahrs Scrub QLD is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bahrs Scrub ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bahrs Scrub?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bahrs Scrub QLD is $1,863. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bahrs Scrub?

The median age in Bahrs Scrub QLD is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bahrs Scrub a good suburb to live in?

Bahrs Scrub is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,508.The median income is $989/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% 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: 30116. All dollar figures in AUD.