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Balnagowan QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Balnagowan QLD is 438 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balnagowan is $925 per week ($48,100 per year). Median rent in Balnagowan is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Balnagowan has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Balnagowan has a population density of 10.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Balnagowan is England. The most common religion is Catholic (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balnagowan is $2,167.

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Balnagowan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Balnagowan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$925/wk

$48,100 per year

#1850 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

#5547 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Balnagowan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (236) Female 46.2% (203)

Population Density

10.7

people per km²

438 people · 41.0 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,957

Family income/wk

Balnagowan 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)

Balnagowan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.3% 48 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.7% 71 dwellings

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

Balnagowan Country of Birth

Australia

96.2%

England

3.8%

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

Balnagowan Religion

Catholic

37.2%

No Religion

34.3%

Anglican

12.2%

Uniting Church

6.0%

Not stated

4.4%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Pentecostal

1.4%

Othr Christian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Balnagowan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.2%

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

Balnagowan Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

66.7%

Portuguese

33.3%

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

Balnagowan Employment

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Employed full-time

54.5% 164 people

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Employed part-time

20.3% 61 people

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Not in labour force

25.2% 76 people

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

Balnagowan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.1%

Bachelor Degree

15.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.9%

Postgraduate Degree

2.5%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Balnagowan Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.3%

Professionals

21.9%

Managers

14.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.0%

Community & Personal Service

7.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.1%

Sales Workers

3.9%

Labourers

3.9%

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

Balnagowan Field of Study

Engineering

42.2%

Management & Commerce

15.6%

Health

13.0%

Agriculture & Environment

8.4%

Education

7.8%

Architecture & Building

5.8%

Society & Culture

3.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.2%

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

Balnagowan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Balnagowan Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

7.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.5%

$800-$999/wk

2.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.1%

$4,000+/wk

24.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Balnagowan Marital Status

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Married

55.1% 190

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Separated

2.9% 10

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Divorced

5.5% 19

🕊️

Widowed

1.7% 6

👤

Never married

34.8% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Balnagowan Ancestry

Australian

38.2%

English

26.0%

Irish

8.4%

Maltese

8.4%

Scottish

6.3%

German

3.1%

Other

2.8%

Italian

2.1%

Dutch

1.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

New Zealander

0.9%

South African

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Balnagowan School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

24.2%

Primary — Government

20.2%

Secondary — Government

18.5%

Primary — Catholic

14.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.9%

Vocational Education

4.8%

Pre-school

4.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.0%

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

Balnagowan Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.3% 19

✅

No need for assistance

97.7% 810

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

Balnagowan Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.4% 59

—

Not a volunteer

81.6% 261

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Balnagowan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

22.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Balnagowan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Did not go to work

13.2%

Car (passenger)

5.0%

Truck

4.1%

Walked only

2.7%

Bus

2.3%

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

Balnagowan Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.1%

2 vehicles

43.1%

3 vehicles

23.8%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Balnagowan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.3%

2 bedrooms

5.5%

3 bedrooms

39.8%

4 bedrooms

40.6%

5 bedrooms

9.4%

6+ bedrooms

2.3%

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

Balnagowan Population Mobility

12.7%

moved in the last year

28.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Balnagowan Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

830

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Balnagowan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Balnagowan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.5%

$1-$149/wk

7.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

1.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Balnagowan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.7%

Couple — no children

21.8%

Couple — no children under 15

21.0%

One parent — children under 15

4.2%

One parent — no children under 15

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Balnagowan Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 8

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Never served

97.6% 319

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Balnagowan Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 49

—

Did not provide

84.7% 271

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Balnagowan Children Ever Born

No children

24.3%

1 child

15.3%

2 children

32.6%

3 children

20.8%

4 children

4.9%

5+ children

2.1%

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

Balnagowan When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Balnagowan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.1%

5–14 hours

29.1%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

18.7%

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

Balnagowan Household Size

1 person

10.6%

2 persons

25.5%

3 persons

18.4%

4 persons

24.8%

5 persons

14.9%

6+ persons

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Balnagowan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

365

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Balnagowan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

95.8%

Step family — no other children

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Balnagowan Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,750/wk

Median Rent $275/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.0%

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

If you earn X in Balnagowan

Your weekly income

≈ $11,917/month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $2,475/wk

Rent share 10.0%

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Balnagowan vs State & National Average

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Pop: 219 Income: $586/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 219 Income: $484/wk Rent: $200/wk

Glan Devon

Pop: 219 Income: $481/wk Rent: $255/wk

Kianga (Qld)

Pop: 219 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bowenville

Pop: 219 Income: $852/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 220 Income: $478/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balnagowan

What is the population of Balnagowan QLD?

The population of Balnagowan QLD is 438 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.7 people per km².Balnagowan is ranked #5,244 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Balnagowan?

The median personal income in Balnagowan QLD is $925 per week, or $48,100 per year.The median household income is $2,750 per week.Family income is $2,957 per week.Balnagowan is ranked #1,850 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Balnagowan?

Median rent in Balnagowan QLD is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 10.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Balnagowan ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Balnagowan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balnagowan QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Balnagowan?

The median age in Balnagowan QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Balnagowan a good suburb to live in?

Balnagowan is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 438.The median income is $925/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.0% 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: 30134. All dollar figures in AUD.