Banks Pocket QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Banks Pocket QLD is 187 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Banks Pocket is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Banks Pocket is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Banks Pocket has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Banks Pocket has a population density of 214.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Banks Pocket is $1,733.

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Banks Pocket Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Banks Pocket Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
#2768 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$390/wk
$1,690 per month
#2258 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Banks Pocket Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (100) Female 46.2% (86)

Population Density

214.3
people per km²
187 people · 0.9 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,178
Family income/wk

Banks Pocket 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)

Banks Pocket Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.9% 29 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
43.1% 22 dwellings

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

Banks Pocket Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Banks Pocket Religion

No Religion
40.9%
Anglican
17.1%
Pentecostal
11.0%
Uniting Church
9.9%
Not stated
9.4%
Catholic
7.2%
Lutheran
2.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Banks Pocket Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.4%

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

Banks Pocket Employment

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Employed full-time
43.1% 50 people
Employed part-time
20.7% 24 people
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Not in labour force
36.2% 42 people

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

Banks Pocket Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.0%
Bachelor Degree
32.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.9%
Postgraduate Degree
3.5%

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

Banks Pocket Occupation

Professionals
24.3%
Clerical & Administrative
21.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.6%
Community & Personal Service
12.9%
Managers
8.6%
Sales Workers
8.6%
Labourers
5.7%

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

Banks Pocket Field of Study

Education
20.3%
Health
18.8%
Management & Commerce
15.9%
Engineering
14.5%
Architecture & Building
10.1%
Society & Culture
8.7%
Agriculture & Environment
5.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%

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

Banks Pocket Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Banks Pocket Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
22.2%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Banks Pocket Marital Status

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Married
65.8% 96
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Divorced
4.1% 6
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Never married
30.1% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Banks Pocket Ancestry

Australian
34.7%
English
34.4%
Scottish
8.8%
Irish
7.3%
German
4.2%
Indian
3.4%
Other
3.4%
Welsh
2.3%
Dutch
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Banks Pocket School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
26.7%
Primary — Government
22.2%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
20.0%
Primary — Catholic
11.1%
Secondary — Catholic
11.1%
Pre-school
8.9%

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

Banks Pocket Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.2% 11
No need for assistance
96.8% 329

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

Banks Pocket Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.5% 25
Not a volunteer
82.5% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Banks Pocket Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
73.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Banks Pocket How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.4%
Did not go to work
14.8%
Bus
3.4%
Truck
3.4%

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

Banks Pocket Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.0%
2 vehicles
43.9%
3 vehicles
22.8%
4+ vehicles
19.3%

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

Banks Pocket Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
24.2%
4 bedrooms
61.3%
5 bedrooms
14.5%

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

Banks Pocket Population Mobility

10.0%
moved in the last year
29.2%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Banks Pocket Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
357
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Banks Pocket Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
20
Diabetes
9
Heart disease
4
Arthritis
3
Dementia
3

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

Banks Pocket Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.5%
$800-$999/wk
16.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Banks Pocket Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.7%
Couple — no children
33.1%
Couple — no children under 15
25.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Banks Pocket Military Service

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Previously served
7.4% 10
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Never served
92.6% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Banks Pocket Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.6% 26
Did not provide
81.4% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Banks Pocket Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
2 children
51.7%
3 children
13.3%
4 children
5.0%

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

Banks Pocket When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
6
2001–2010
8
2016
4

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

Banks Pocket Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.7%
5–14 hours
27.5%
15–29 hours
15.2%
30+ hours
12.3%
Did not do domestic work
23.2%

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

Banks Pocket Household Size

1 person
5.4%
2 persons
46.4%
3 persons
12.5%
4 persons
21.4%
5 persons
7.1%
6+ persons
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Banks Pocket Where Residents Moved From

Same address
162
Moved from QLD
17
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Banks Pocket Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Banks Pocket Schools

4
schools nearby
3
government
966
avg ICSEA score
2,354
total students
Victory College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 851 students
1026
ICSEA
James Nash State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,027 students
976
ICSEA
Gympie West State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 384 students
948
ICSEA
Two Mile State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 92 students
913
ICSEA

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

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Banks Pocket Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,143/wk
Median Rent $390/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Banks Pocket

≈ $9,286/month
Median rent $390/wk
Left after rent $1,753/wk
Rent share 18.2%

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Banks Pocket vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Banks Pocket

What is the population of Banks Pocket QLD?

The population of Banks Pocket QLD is 187 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 214.3 people per km².Banks Pocket is ranked #7,148 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Banks Pocket?

The median personal income in Banks Pocket QLD is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $2,143 per week.Family income is $2,178 per week.Banks Pocket is ranked #2,768 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Banks Pocket?

Median rent in Banks Pocket QLD is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Banks Pocket ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Banks Pocket?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Banks Pocket QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Banks Pocket?

The median age in Banks Pocket QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Banks Pocket a good suburb to live in?

Banks Pocket is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 187.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 30145. All dollar figures in AUD.