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Ball Bay QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ball Bay QLD is 384 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ball Bay is $670 per week ($34,840 per year). Median rent in Ball Bay is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Ball Bay has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Ball Bay has a population density of 21.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ball Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ball Bay is $1,560.

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Ball Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ball Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$670/wk

$34,840 per year

#5982 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,560/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ball Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (201) Female 47.4% (181)

Population Density

21.6

people per km²

384 people · 17.8 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,674

Family income/wk

Ball Bay 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)

Ball Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.1% 69 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.9% 61 dwellings

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

Ball Bay Country of Birth

Australia

93.3%

England

6.7%

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

Ball Bay Religion

No Religion

32.8%

Catholic

24.6%

Anglican

21.2%

Not stated

9.0%

Uniting Church

8.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Buddhism

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ball Bay Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

40.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

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

Ball Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

29.5% 88 people

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Employed part-time

20.8% 62 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 8 people

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Not in labour force

47.0% 140 people

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

Ball Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Bachelor Degree

13.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.0%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

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

Ball Bay Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.0%

Professionals

24.7%

Managers

10.8%

Clerical & Administrative

10.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.7%

Community & Personal Service

7.5%

Sales Workers

5.4%

Labourers

3.2%

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

Ball Bay Field of Study

Engineering

34.1%

Management & Commerce

15.4%

Architecture & Building

12.1%

Health

11.0%

Education

11.0%

Society & Culture

9.9%

Agriculture & Environment

6.6%

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

Ball Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ball Bay Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.8%

$4,000+/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ball Bay Marital Status

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Married

53.2% 185

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Separated

4.0% 14

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Divorced

13.8% 48

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Widowed

3.7% 13

👤

Never married

25.3% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ball Bay Ancestry

English

34.6%

Australian

28.2%

Irish

12.3%

Scottish

10.2%

German

4.0%

Other

4.0%

Dutch

1.5%

Polish

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Croatian

0.8%

Italian

0.8%

Maltese

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ball Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.4%

Secondary — Government

23.7%

Vocational Education

21.1%

Primary — Catholic

7.9%

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

Ball Bay Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.1% 43

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No need for assistance

93.9% 666

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

Ball Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.2% 41

—

Not a volunteer

86.8% 270

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ball Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.8%

$800-$999/mo

6.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

40.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ball Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.5%

Did not go to work

11.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

3.9%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Truck

1.9%

Bus

1.9%

Walked only

1.9%

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

Ball Bay Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.0%

1 vehicle

21.1%

2 vehicles

52.4%

3 vehicles

16.3%

4+ vehicles

7.2%

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

Ball Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.8%

2 bedrooms

29.5%

3 bedrooms

47.9%

4 bedrooms

15.8%

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

Ball Bay Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

34.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ball Bay Indigenous Population

0.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

686

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ball Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Kidney disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Dementia

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

Ball Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ball Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

53.4%

Couple — children under 15

25.8%

Couple — no children under 15

13.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.7%

One parent — children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ball Bay Military Service

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Previously served

4.8% 15

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Never served

95.2% 297

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ball Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 45

—

Did not provide

85.3% 262

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ball Bay Children Ever Born

No children

10.3%

1 child

5.1%

2 children

43.4%

3 children

28.7%

4 children

10.3%

5+ children

2.2%

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

Ball Bay When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

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

Ball Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.5%

5–14 hours

26.9%

15–29 hours

18.7%

30+ hours

13.9%

Did not do domestic work

24.1%

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

Ball Bay Household Size

1 person

24.8%

2 persons

55.4%

3 persons

7.6%

4 persons

10.2%

5 persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ball Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

298

Moved from QLD

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

Ball Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.8%

Step family — no other children

9.1%

Blended family — no other children

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ball Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,346/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.5%

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

If you earn X in Ball Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $5,833/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,056/wk

Rent share 21.5%

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Ball Bay vs State & National Average

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Pop: 192 Income: $844/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 192 Income: $490/wk Rent: $144/wk

Lower Mount Walker

Pop: 192 Income: $793/wk Rent: $210/wk

Nahrunda

Pop: 192 Income: $630/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 192 Income: $468/wk Rent: $248/wk

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Pop: 193 Income: $706/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ball Bay

What is the population of Ball Bay QLD?

The population of Ball Bay QLD is 384 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 21.6 people per km².Ball Bay is ranked #5,495 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ball Bay?

The median personal income in Ball Bay QLD is $670 per week, or $34,840 per year.The median household income is $1,346 per week.Family income is $1,674 per week.Ball Bay is ranked #5,982 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ball Bay?

Median rent in Ball Bay QLD is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 21.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ball Bay ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ball Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ball Bay QLD is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ball Bay?

The median age in Ball Bay QLD is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ball Bay a good suburb to live in?

Ball Bay is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 384.The median income is $670/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.5% 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: 30127. All dollar figures in AUD.