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Banyo QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Banyo QLD is 6,105 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Banyo is $950 per week ($49,400 per year). Median rent in Banyo is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Banyo has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Banyo has a population density of 1286.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Banyo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Banyo is $2,000.

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Banyo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Banyo Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$950/wk

$49,400 per year

#1614 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$410/wk

$1,777 per month

#1715 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Banyo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (3,090) Female 49.4% (3,021)

Population Density

1286.7

people per km²

6,105 people · 4.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,447

Family income/wk

Banyo 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Banyo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.8% 597 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.2% 904 dwellings

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

Banyo Country of Birth

Australia

90.9%

England

3.7%

India

2.8%

Fiji

0.7%

Bangladesh

0.4%

Brazil

0.4%

China

0.4%

Canada

0.3%

France

0.2%

Iran

0.2%

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

Banyo Religion

No Religion

43.8%

Catholic

28.1%

Anglican

10.3%

Not stated

6.0%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Hinduism

3.6%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Buddhism

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Banyo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.4%

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

Banyo Languages Spoken at Home

Other

24.7%

IAL Nepali

16.7%

IAL Punjabi

13.8%

Hindi

11.6%

Vietnamese

10.2%

Mandarin

9.1%

SAL Tot

6.9%

Spanish

6.9%

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

Banyo Employment

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Employed full-time

46.2% 2,073 people

⏰

Employed part-time

20.7% 930 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 155 people

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Not in labour force

29.7% 1,333 people

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

Banyo Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.1%

Certificate III/IV

30.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Postgraduate Degree

9.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Banyo Occupation

Professionals

33.1%

Clerical & Administrative

14.1%

Managers

14.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.6%

Community & Personal Service

10.2%

Labourers

5.6%

Sales Workers

5.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.2%

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

Banyo Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.4%

Engineering

17.0%

Society & Culture

13.9%

Health

10.6%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

Education

6.2%

Information Technology

5.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.3%

Creative Arts

4.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.0%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

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

Banyo Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Banyo Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

15.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Banyo Marital Status

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Married

44.3% 2,190

↔️

Separated

3.5% 175

📋

Divorced

8.3% 409

🕊️

Widowed

4.0% 199

👤

Never married

39.8% 1,969

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Banyo Ancestry

English

28.6%

Australian

27.3%

Irish

10.5%

Other

9.8%

Scottish

7.5%

German

4.7%

Indian

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.4%

Italian

2.0%

Chinese

1.9%

Filipino

1.6%

Dutch

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Banyo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.9%

Secondary — Government

21.3%

Primary — Catholic

18.2%

Vocational Education

13.2%

Secondary — Catholic

11.5%

Pre-school

10.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.1%

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

Banyo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.6% 658

✅

No need for assistance

94.4% 11,115

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

Banyo Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.4% 683

—

Not a volunteer

85.6% 4,063

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Banyo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.5%

$300-$449/mo

1.1%

$450-$599/mo

0.7%

$600-$799/mo

2.5%

$800-$999/mo

4.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Banyo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.5%

Did not go to work

14.0%

Train

8.1%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Walked only

3.0%

Bicycle

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Truck

0.8%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Other

0.4%

Bus

0.3%

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

Banyo Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.1%

1 vehicle

34.7%

2 vehicles

40.6%

3 vehicles

12.7%

4+ vehicles

4.9%

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

Banyo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.0%

2 bedrooms

12.4%

3 bedrooms

45.1%

4 bedrooms

30.9%

5 bedrooms

7.2%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

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

Banyo Population Mobility

15.5%

moved in the last year

41.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Banyo Indigenous Population

3.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

370

Indigenous residents

11,480

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Banyo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

614

Asthma

198

Diabetes

179

Arthritis

152

Heart disease

141

Lung condition

100

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Banyo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Banyo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.6%

Couple — no children

26.1%

Couple — no children under 15

14.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.3%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Banyo Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 7

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 8

🏅

Previously served

3.8% 179

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Never served

95.9% 4,569

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Banyo Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.4% 590

—

Did not provide

87.6% 4,150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Banyo Children Ever Born

No children

38.1%

1 child

16.2%

2 children

27.3%

3 children

12.9%

4 children

4.2%

5+ children

1.4%

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

Banyo When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

173

1991–2000

169

2001–2010

400

2011–2015

219

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Banyo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.5%

5–14 hours

31.6%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

8.6%

Did not do domestic work

23.2%

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

Banyo Household Size

1 person

22.1%

2 persons

31.7%

3 persons

20.2%

4 persons

16.6%

5 persons

6.9%

6+ persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Banyo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,907

Moved from QLD

621

Moved — same area (SA2)

138

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from TAS

Moved from SA

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

Banyo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.6%

Step family — no other children

9.2%

Blended family — no other children

3.4%

Intact family — other children present

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Banyo Schools

schools nearby

government

1081

avg ICSEA score

5,257

total students

St Joseph's Nudgee College Catholic

Combined · 5-12 · 1,730 students

1115

ICSEA

Nundah State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 640 students

1098

ICSEA

Virginia State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 469 students

1092

ICSEA

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 167 students

1091

ICSEA

St Pius' Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 504 students

1088

ICSEA

Mary MacKillop College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 618 students

1079

ICSEA

Northgate State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 326 students

1078

ICSEA

Earnshaw State College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 803 students

1010

ICSEA

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

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Banyo Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,121/wk

Median Rent $410/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.3%

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

If you earn X in Banyo

Your weekly income

≈ $9,191/month

Median rent $410/wk

Left after rent $1,711/wk

Rent share 19.3%

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Banyo vs State & National Average

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Riverview (Qld)

Pop: 3,067 Income: $497/wk Rent: $270/wk

Meadowbrook

Pop: 3,069 Income: $678/wk Rent: $385/wk

Yandina

Pop: 3,073 Income: $778/wk Rent: $369/wk

Brendale

Pop: 3,100 Income: $724/wk Rent: $350/wk

Burnside (Qld)

Pop: 3,104 Income: $733/wk Rent: $420/wk

Fairfield (Qld)

Pop: 3,106 Income: $973/wk Rent: $410/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Banyo

What is the population of Banyo QLD?

The population of Banyo QLD is 6,105 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1286.7 people per km².Banyo is ranked #1,288 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Banyo?

The median personal income in Banyo QLD is $950 per week, or $49,400 per year.The median household income is $2,121 per week.Family income is $2,447 per week.Banyo is ranked #1,614 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Banyo?

Median rent in Banyo QLD is $410 per week ($1,777 per month).Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Banyo ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Banyo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Banyo QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Banyo?

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

Is Banyo a good suburb to live in?

Banyo is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,105.The median income is $950/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% 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: 30148. All dollar figures in AUD.