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Ballard QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ballard QLD is 167 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ballard is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Ballard is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Ballard has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Ballard has a population density of 10.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ballard is $1,517.

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Ballard Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ballard Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$774/wk

$40,248 per year

#4056 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ballard Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (88) Female 47.0% (78)

Population Density

10.0

people per km²

167 people · 16.8 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,924

Family income/wk

Ballard 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ballard Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

36.7% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

63.3% 31 dwellings

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

Ballard Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Ballard Religion

No Religion

42.9%

Catholic

19.5%

Christian (other)

15.6%

Not stated

11.7%

Anglican

3.2%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Lutheran

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ballard Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

77.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.1%

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

Ballard Employment

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Employed full-time

40.7% 44 people

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Employed part-time

22.2% 24 people

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Not in labour force

37.0% 40 people

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

Ballard Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.6%

Bachelor Degree

20.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

11.6%

Postgraduate Degree

8.7%

Certificate I/II

5.8%

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

Ballard Occupation

Professionals

32.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.6%

Clerical & Administrative

14.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.9%

Managers

9.1%

Sales Workers

9.1%

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

Ballard Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.9%

Health

24.1%

Engineering

24.1%

Architecture & Building

7.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Education

5.6%

Society & Culture

5.6%

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

Ballard Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ballard Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.9%

$4,000+/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ballard Marital Status

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Married

58.9% 76

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Divorced

8.5% 11

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Widowed

3.1% 4

👤

Never married

29.5% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ballard Ancestry

English

35.3%

Australian

22.8%

Scottish

11.2%

Irish

10.4%

German

9.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Dutch

2.9%

Other

2.9%

Welsh

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ballard School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

27.5%

Secondary — Catholic

22.5%

Primary — Government

20.0%

Primary — Catholic

12.5%

Vocational Education

10.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.5%

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

Ballard Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 12

✅

No need for assistance

96.0% 287

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

Ballard Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.7% 18

—

Not a volunteer

84.3% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ballard Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

15.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

46.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ballard How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.1%

Did not go to work

11.9%

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

Ballard Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.2%

2 vehicles

43.5%

3 vehicles

19.4%

4+ vehicles

12.9%

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

Ballard Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.3%

3 bedrooms

53.8%

4 bedrooms

21.2%

5 bedrooms

7.7%

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

Ballard Population Mobility

17.9%

moved in the last year

36.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ballard Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

312

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ballard Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Arthritis

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

Ballard Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

9.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ballard Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.7%

Couple — no children

33.6%

Couple — no children under 15

19.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

One parent — children under 15

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ballard Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 4

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Never served

96.6% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ballard Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.5% 11

—

Did not provide

90.5% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ballard Children Ever Born

No children

23.3%

1 child

14.0%

2 children

16.3%

3 children

46.5%

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

Ballard Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.6%

5–14 hours

25.2%

15–29 hours

21.0%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

13.4%

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

Ballard Household Size

1 person

14.5%

2 persons

41.9%

3 persons

17.7%

4 persons

12.9%

5 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ballard Where Residents Moved From

Same address

119

Moved from QLD

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

Ballard Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

68.0%

Step family — no other children

32.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ballard Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,825/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.7%

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

If you earn X in Ballard

Your weekly income

≈ $7,908/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $1,465/wk

Rent share 19.7%

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Ballard vs State & National Average

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Pop: 84 Income: $674/wk Rent: $92/wk

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Pop: 84 Income: $907/wk Rent: $200/wk

Glenorchy (Qld)

Pop: 84 Income: $669/wk Rent: $260/wk

Mackenzie River

Pop: 84 Income: $900/wk

Mount Fox

Pop: 84 Income: $423/wk Rent: $88/wk

Mungungo

Pop: 84 Income: $515/wk Rent: $108/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballard

What is the population of Ballard QLD?

The population of Ballard QLD is 167 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.0 people per km².Ballard is ranked #7,456 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ballard?

The median personal income in Ballard QLD is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,825 per week.Family income is $1,924 per week.Ballard is ranked #4,056 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ballard?

Median rent in Ballard QLD is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ballard ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ballard?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ballard QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ballard?

The median age in Ballard QLD is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ballard a good suburb to live in?

Ballard is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 167.The median income is $774/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 30129. All dollar figures in AUD.