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Balgal Beach QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Balgal Beach QLD is 998 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balgal Beach is $510 per week ($26,520 per year). Median rent in Balgal Beach is $273 per week ($1,183 per month). Balgal Beach has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Balgal Beach has a population density of 73.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Balgal Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balgal Beach is $1,192.

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Balgal Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Balgal Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$510/wk

$26,520 per year

#8104 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$273/wk

$1,183 per month

#5644 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,192/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Balgal Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (506) Female 49.1% (489)

Population Density

73.2

people per km²

998 people · 13.6 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,138

Family income/wk

Balgal Beach 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)

Balgal Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.3% 203 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.7% 128 dwellings

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

Balgal Beach Country of Birth

Australia

92.8%

England

6.0%

Germany

1.2%

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

Balgal Beach Religion

No Religion

38.3%

Catholic

19.6%

Anglican

17.6%

Not stated

14.2%

Uniting Church

5.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Christian (other)

1.1%

Buddhism

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Balgal Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.3%

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

Balgal Beach Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Balgal Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

24.4% 188 people

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Employed part-time

14.0% 108 people

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Unemployed

4.4% 34 people

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Not in labour force

57.3% 442 people

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

Balgal Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.9%

Bachelor Degree

16.4%

Postgraduate Degree

4.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

Certificate I/II

1.5%

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

Balgal Beach Occupation

Professionals

23.9%

Community & Personal Service

16.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.0%

Clerical & Administrative

14.4%

Labourers

8.9%

Managers

8.9%

Sales Workers

7.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.0%

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

Balgal Beach Field of Study

Engineering

20.4%

Management & Commerce

19.8%

Health

15.4%

Society & Culture

11.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.3%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Education

7.4%

Agriculture & Environment

3.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.5%

Creative Arts

1.9%

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

Balgal Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Balgal Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.2%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

2.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

10.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.9%

$650-$799/wk

14.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.6%

$4,000+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Balgal Beach Marital Status

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Married

49.9% 441

↔️

Separated

4.0% 35

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Divorced

13.6% 120

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Widowed

7.0% 62

👤

Never married

25.5% 225

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Balgal Beach Ancestry

English

34.8%

Australian

29.5%

Irish

11.0%

Scottish

9.4%

German

4.2%

Other

3.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Italian

1.4%

Dutch

1.2%

French

0.9%

Polish

0.7%

New Zealander

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Balgal Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.0%

Secondary — Government

16.0%

Vocational Education

13.4%

Secondary — Catholic

10.1%

Primary — Catholic

7.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.0%

Pre-school

5.0%

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

Balgal Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.5% 170

✅

No need for assistance

90.5% 1,616

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

Balgal Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.6% 152

—

Not a volunteer

80.4% 622

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Balgal Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.4%

$300-$449/mo

5.7%

$450-$599/mo

2.5%

$600-$799/mo

9.8%

$800-$999/mo

7.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Balgal Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.0%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Car (passenger)

9.0%

Walked only

2.4%

Bus

2.1%

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

Balgal Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.9%

1 vehicle

44.7%

2 vehicles

35.8%

3 vehicles

11.1%

4+ vehicles

6.5%

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

Balgal Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.8%

2 bedrooms

26.5%

3 bedrooms

43.4%

4 bedrooms

21.4%

5 bedrooms

1.9%

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

Balgal Beach Population Mobility

16.0%

moved in the last year

36.4%

moved in the last 5 years

9.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

38.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Balgal Beach Indigenous Population

4.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,711

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Balgal Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

126

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Asthma

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Balgal Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

13.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Balgal Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children

56.0%

Couple — children under 15

19.6%

One parent — children under 15

12.1%

Couple — no children under 15

9.6%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Balgal Beach Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.4% 3

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Previously served

9.5% 73

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Never served

90.2% 696

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Balgal Beach Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.1% 117

—

Did not provide

84.9% 660

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Balgal Beach Children Ever Born

No children

26.2%

1 child

13.4%

2 children

33.4%

3 children

18.5%

4 children

7.5%

5+ children

1.0%

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

Balgal Beach When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

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

Balgal Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.5%

5–14 hours

25.3%

15–29 hours

17.2%

30+ hours

17.2%

Did not do domestic work

24.9%

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

Balgal Beach Household Size

1 person

32.3%

2 persons

49.7%

3 persons

8.4%

4 persons

4.6%

5 persons

3.5%

6+ persons

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Balgal Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

737

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from ACT

Moved from overseas

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

Balgal Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.4%

Step family — no other children

13.7%

Blended family — no other children

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Balgal Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

945

avg ICSEA score

total students

Rollingstone State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 68 students

945

ICSEA

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

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Balgal Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $936/wk

Median Rent $273/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Balgal Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $4,056/month

Median rent $273/wk

Left after rent $663/wk

Rent share 29.2%

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Balgal Beach vs State & National Average

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Pop: 501 Income: $609/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Pop: 503 Income: $613/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Pop: 504 Income: $857/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 504 Income: $433/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Pop: 507 Income: $419/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 507 Income: $958/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balgal Beach

What is the population of Balgal Beach QLD?

The population of Balgal Beach QLD is 998 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 73.2 people per km².Balgal Beach is ranked #3,984 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Balgal Beach?

The median personal income in Balgal Beach QLD is $510 per week, or $26,520 per year.The median household income is $936 per week.Family income is $1,138 per week.Balgal Beach is ranked #8,104 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Balgal Beach?

Median rent in Balgal Beach QLD is $273 per week ($1,183 per month).Rent represents 29.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Balgal Beach ranks #5,644 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Balgal Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balgal Beach QLD is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Balgal Beach?

The median age in Balgal Beach QLD is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Balgal Beach a good suburb to live in?

Balgal Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 998.The median income is $510/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.2% 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: 30125. All dollar figures in AUD.