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Balberra QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Balberra QLD is 425 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balberra is $773 per week ($40,196 per year). Median rent in Balberra is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Balberra has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Balberra has a population density of 7.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Balberra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balberra is $1,997.

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Balberra Population

residents (Census 2021)

Balberra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$773/wk

$40,196 per year

#4082 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,997/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Balberra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (230) Female 45.6% (193)

Population Density

7.3

people per km²

425 people · 58.0 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,107

Family income/wk

Balberra 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)

Balberra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.2% 64 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.8% 54 dwellings

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

Balberra Country of Birth

Australia

97.4%

England

2.6%

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

Balberra Religion

No Religion

25.2%

Catholic

24.9%

Not stated

16.4%

Anglican

13.7%

Uniting Church

10.3%

Christian (other)

4.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Lutheran

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Balberra Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

42.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

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

Balberra Employment

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Employed full-time

44.7% 138 people

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Employed part-time

20.4% 63 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 5 people

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Not in labour force

33.3% 103 people

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

Balberra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

72.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.3%

Bachelor Degree

6.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.7%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

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

Balberra Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

33.6%

Managers

16.4%

Professionals

15.5%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Community & Personal Service

8.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.6%

Labourers

4.3%

Sales Workers

2.6%

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

Balberra Field of Study

Engineering

45.2%

Management & Commerce

19.1%

Health

9.6%

Education

7.8%

Architecture & Building

5.2%

Society & Culture

4.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.5%

Creative Arts

2.6%

Information Technology

2.6%

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

Balberra Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Balberra Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

4.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Balberra Marital Status

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Married

54.9% 197

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Separated

1.7% 6

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Divorced

8.9% 32

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Widowed

5.8% 21

👤

Never married

28.7% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Balberra Ancestry

Australian

30.5%

English

26.2%

Scottish

8.7%

Other

7.4%

German

6.5%

Irish

6.3%

Maltese

5.9%

Italian

3.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Dutch

1.5%

Indian

1.1%

New Zealander

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Balberra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.0%

Secondary — Government

24.0%

Secondary — Catholic

22.7%

Primary — Catholic

13.3%

Vocational Education

6.7%

Pre-school

5.3%

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

Balberra Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.6% 50

✅

No need for assistance

93.4% 707

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

Balberra Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.6% 43

—

Not a volunteer

86.4% 274

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Balberra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.8%

$600-$799/mo

6.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

6.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Balberra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.8%

Did not go to work

6.0%

Truck

5.5%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

Walked only

2.7%

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

Balberra Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.8%

1 vehicle

20.7%

2 vehicles

35.9%

3 vehicles

23.4%

4+ vehicles

17.2%

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

Balberra Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.8%

2 bedrooms

10.4%

3 bedrooms

45.8%

4 bedrooms

32.6%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

6+ bedrooms

2.1%

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

Balberra Population Mobility

9.5%

moved in the last year

25.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Balberra Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

721

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Balberra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Balberra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Balberra Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.9%

Couple — no children

33.6%

Couple — no children under 15

18.5%

One parent — no children under 15

7.4%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Balberra Military Service

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Previously served

0.9% 3

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Never served

99.1% 313

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Balberra Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.4% 61

—

Did not provide

80.6% 254

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Balberra Children Ever Born

No children

26.3%

1 child

7.0%

2 children

31.6%

3 children

27.2%

4 children

7.9%

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

Balberra When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Balberra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.7%

5–14 hours

29.1%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

23.1%

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

Balberra Household Size

1 person

18.4%

2 persons

41.5%

3 persons

17.7%

4 persons

12.2%

5 persons

8.2%

6+ persons

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Balberra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

333

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Balberra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Balberra Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,862/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.4%

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

If you earn X in Balberra

Your weekly income

≈ $8,069/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,612/wk

Rent share 13.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Brandon

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $93/wk

Home Hill

Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Millmerran

Income: $623/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Cooktown

Income: $678/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Ayr

Income: $701/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Barcaldine

Income: $869/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Collinsville (Qld)

Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Balberra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Chewko

Pop: 213 Income: $590/wk Rent: $250/wk

Horseshoe Lagoon

Pop: 213 Income: $657/wk Rent: $256/wk

Isla

Pop: 213 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $250/wk

Perwillowen

Pop: 213 Income: $674/wk Rent: $350/wk

Alva

Pop: 214 Income: $720/wk Rent: $250/wk

Chillagoe

Pop: 214 Income: $494/wk Rent: $170/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balberra

What is the population of Balberra QLD?

The population of Balberra QLD is 425 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.3 people per km².Balberra is ranked #5,301 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Balberra?

The median personal income in Balberra QLD is $773 per week, or $40,196 per year.The median household income is $1,862 per week.Family income is $2,107 per week.Balberra is ranked #4,082 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Balberra?

Median rent in Balberra QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 13.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Balberra ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Balberra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balberra QLD is $1,997. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Balberra?

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

Is Balberra a good suburb to live in?

Balberra is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 425.The median income is $773/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.4% 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: 30121. All dollar figures in AUD.