Bamboo QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bamboo QLD is 139 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bamboo is $954 per week ($49,608 per year). Median rent in Bamboo is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Bamboo has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Bamboo has a population density of 6.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bamboo is $2,113.

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Bamboo Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bamboo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$954/wk
$49,608 per year
#1575 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
#3104 of 14,663
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,113/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bamboo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (78) Female 45.5% (65)

Population Density

6.8
people per km²
139 people · 20.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,100
Family income/wk

Bamboo Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bamboo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
51.4% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
48.6% 18 dwellings

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

Bamboo Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bamboo Religion

No Religion
35.5%
Catholic
27.7%
Anglican
17.0%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
8.5%
Not stated
8.5%
Uniting Church
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bamboo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.5%

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

Bamboo Employment

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Employed full-time
43.6% 41 people
Employed part-time
31.9% 30 people
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Not in labour force
24.5% 23 people

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

Bamboo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.0%
Bachelor Degree
21.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
9.1%
Certificate I/II
6.1%
Postgraduate Degree
4.5%

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

Bamboo Occupation

Professionals
24.5%
Community & Personal Service
22.6%
Managers
15.1%
Labourers
11.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.4%
Clerical & Administrative
7.5%

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

Bamboo Field of Study

Engineering
28.6%
Education
25.7%
Architecture & Building
22.9%
Society & Culture
14.3%
Management & Commerce
8.6%

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

Bamboo Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bamboo Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
18.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
10.4%
$4,000+/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bamboo Marital Status

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Married
56.5% 61
↔️
Separated
4.6% 5
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Divorced
3.7% 4
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Never married
35.2% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bamboo Ancestry

Australian
31.0%
English
23.4%
Italian
13.6%
Irish
13.0%
Scottish
8.7%
German
3.8%
Other
3.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bamboo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
45.2%
Secondary — Government
29.0%
Secondary — Catholic
25.8%

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

Bamboo Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.5% 9
No need for assistance
96.5% 245

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

Bamboo Volunteering

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Volunteer
32.3% 31
Not a volunteer
67.7% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bamboo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
53.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bamboo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.9%
Did not go to work
21.3%
Truck
9.8%

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

Bamboo Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.5%
2 vehicles
42.6%
3 vehicles
23.4%
4+ vehicles
8.5%

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

Bamboo Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
61.0%
4 bedrooms
39.0%

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

Bamboo Population Mobility

4.2%
moved in the last year
23.9%
moved in the last 5 years
1.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bamboo Indigenous Population

3.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
221
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bamboo Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Mental health
5
Cancer
3
Heart disease
3

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

Bamboo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.3%
$1-$149/wk
14.6%
$150-$299/wk
3.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bamboo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.2%
Couple — no children
34.9%
One parent — children under 15
8.7%
Couple — no children under 15
7.9%
One parent — no children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bamboo Military Service

🏅
Previously served
6.7% 7
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Never served
93.3% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bamboo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.0% 20
Did not provide
80.0% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bamboo Children Ever Born

No children
13.6%
1 child
22.7%
2 children
50.0%
3 children
13.6%

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

Bamboo When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
4
2001–2010
5

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

Bamboo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.0%
5–14 hours
34.0%
15–29 hours
17.0%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
9.0%

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

Bamboo Household Size

1 person
16.3%
2 persons
38.8%
3 persons
16.3%
4 persons
22.4%
5 persons
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bamboo Where Residents Moved From

Same address
114
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Bamboo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bamboo Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
907
avg ICSEA score
79
total students
Wonga Beach State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 79 students
907
ICSEA

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

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Bamboo Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,833/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Bamboo

≈ $7,943/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,483/wk
Rent share 19.1%

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Bamboo vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bamboo

What is the population of Bamboo QLD?

The population of Bamboo QLD is 139 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.8 people per km².Bamboo is ranked #7,977 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bamboo?

The median personal income in Bamboo QLD is $954 per week, or $49,608 per year.The median household income is $1,833 per week.Family income is $2,100 per week.Bamboo is ranked #1,575 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bamboo?

Median rent in Bamboo QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bamboo ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bamboo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bamboo QLD is $2,113. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bamboo?

The median age in Bamboo QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bamboo a good suburb to live in?

Bamboo is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 139.The median income is $954/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30137. All dollar figures in AUD.