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Bartle Frere QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bartle Frere QLD is 169 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bartle Frere is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in Bartle Frere is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Bartle Frere has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Bartle Frere has a population density of 10.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bartle Frere is $1,300.

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Bartle Frere Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bartle Frere Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$787/wk

$40,924 per year

#3801 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bartle Frere Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (83) Female 51.2% (87)

Population Density

10.2

people per km²

169 people · 16.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,792

Family income/wk

Bartle Frere 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)

Bartle Frere Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.9% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.1% 16 dwellings

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

Bartle Frere Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Bartle Frere Religion

No Religion

50.3%

Catholic

24.2%

Not stated

12.4%

Christian (other)

5.0%

Anglican

3.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Uniting Church

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bartle Frere Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

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

Bartle Frere Employment

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Employed full-time

50.0% 54 people

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Employed part-time

22.2% 24 people

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Not in labour force

27.8% 30 people

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

Bartle Frere Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

14.7%

Bachelor Degree

8.0%

Certificate I/II

5.3%

Postgraduate Degree

4.0%

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

Bartle Frere Occupation

Managers

30.8%

Professionals

18.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.3%

Labourers

10.8%

Clerical & Administrative

7.7%

Community & Personal Service

7.7%

Sales Workers

6.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.2%

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

Bartle Frere Field of Study

Engineering

25.0%

Management & Commerce

15.0%

Health

13.3%

Education

11.7%

Society & Culture

10.0%

Architecture & Building

8.3%

Agriculture & Environment

6.7%

Creative Arts

5.0%

Information Technology

5.0%

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

Bartle Frere Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bartle Frere Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

30.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$4,000+/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bartle Frere Marital Status

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Married

55.0% 72

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Separated

2.3% 3

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Divorced

5.3% 7

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Widowed

2.3% 3

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Never married

35.1% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bartle Frere Ancestry

Australian

32.9%

English

26.6%

Italian

9.7%

Irish

6.3%

Scottish

5.9%

German

3.8%

Maltese

3.8%

Other

3.4%

Polish

2.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Dutch

1.7%

Greek

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bartle Frere School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

45.7%

Primary — Government

31.4%

Pre-school

14.3%

Vocational Education

8.6%

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

Bartle Frere Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.9% 12

✅

No need for assistance

96.1% 294

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

Bartle Frere Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.7% 25

—

Not a volunteer

78.3% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bartle Frere Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

14.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

52.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bartle Frere How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.3%

Walked only

9.8%

Did not go to work

9.8%

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

Bartle Frere Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.0%

2 vehicles

63.0%

3 vehicles

15.2%

4+ vehicles

8.7%

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

Bartle Frere Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

22.6%

3 bedrooms

47.2%

4 bedrooms

24.5%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

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

Bartle Frere Population Mobility

14.4%

moved in the last year

38.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bartle Frere Indigenous Population

3.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

300

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bartle Frere Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Bartle Frere Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

17.6%

$800-$999/wk

13.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bartle Frere Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.7%

Couple — no children

34.2%

Couple — no children under 15

11.7%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bartle Frere 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

Bartle Frere Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 18

—

Did not provide

84.2% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bartle Frere Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

1 child

10.7%

2 children

60.7%

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

Bartle Frere When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Bartle Frere Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.5%

5–14 hours

31.6%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

16.7%

Did not do domestic work

18.4%

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

Bartle Frere Household Size

1 person

19.0%

2 persons

43.1%

3 persons

10.3%

4 persons

19.0%

6+ persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bartle Frere Where Residents Moved From

Same address

125

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from NSW

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

Bartle Frere Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bartle Frere Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Bartle Frere State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 4 students

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

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Bartle Frere Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,593/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.7%

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

If you earn X in Bartle Frere

Your weekly income

≈ $6,903/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,343/wk

Rent share 15.7%

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Bartle Frere vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Barmoya

Pop: 85 Income: $949/wk Rent: $300/wk

Barratta (Qld)

Pop: 85 Income: $537/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bergen

Pop: 85 Income: $678/wk Rent: $270/wk

Butchers Creek

Pop: 85 Income: $833/wk Rent: $290/wk

Cainbable

Pop: 85 Income: $725/wk Rent: $315/wk

Canaga

Pop: 85 Income: $812/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bartle Frere

What is the population of Bartle Frere QLD?

The population of Bartle Frere QLD is 169 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.2 people per km².Bartle Frere is ranked #7,418 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bartle Frere?

The median personal income in Bartle Frere QLD is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year.The median household income is $1,593 per week.Family income is $1,792 per week.Bartle Frere is ranked #3,801 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bartle Frere?

Median rent in Bartle Frere QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bartle Frere ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bartle Frere?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bartle Frere QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bartle Frere?

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

Is Bartle Frere a good suburb to live in?

Bartle Frere is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 169.The median income is $787/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% 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: 30178. All dollar figures in AUD.