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Basalt QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Basalt QLD is 215 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Basalt is $835 per week ($43,420 per year). Median rent in Basalt is $160 per week ($693 per month). Basalt has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Basalt has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (24% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Basalt is $1,300.

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Basalt Population

residents (Census 2021)

Basalt Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$835/wk

$43,420 per year

#3034 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$160/wk

$693 per month

#8125 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Basalt Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (113) Female 46.4% (98)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

215 people · 14855.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,843

Family income/wk

Basalt 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)

Basalt Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.8% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.2% 11 dwellings

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

Basalt Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Basalt Religion

No Religion

24.1%

Not stated

21.7%

Catholic

20.3%

Anglican

18.4%

Uniting Church

6.6%

Christian (other)

5.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Basalt Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Basalt Employment

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Employed full-time

68.9% 91 people

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Employed part-time

11.4% 15 people

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Not in labour force

19.7% 26 people

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

Basalt Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.5%

Bachelor Degree

32.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.8%

Certificate I/II

4.4%

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

Basalt Occupation

Managers

52.6%

Labourers

28.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.0%

Clerical & Administrative

5.3%

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

Basalt Field of Study

Engineering

30.6%

Agriculture & Environment

20.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.2%

Management & Commerce

10.2%

Health

10.2%

Creative Arts

10.2%

Society & Culture

6.1%

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

Basalt Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Basalt Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

10.6%

$400-$499/wk

12.8%

$650-$799/wk

12.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$4,000+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Basalt Marital Status

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Married

66.0% 128

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Separated

2.1% 4

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Divorced

4.6% 9

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Widowed

2.1% 4

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Never married

25.3% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Basalt Ancestry

Australian

40.4%

English

28.5%

Scottish

11.1%

Irish

10.2%

German

6.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Italian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Basalt School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

76.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

23.1%

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

Basalt Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.9% 10

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No need for assistance

97.1% 336

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

Basalt Volunteering

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Volunteer

26.2% 38

—

Not a volunteer

73.8% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Basalt Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Basalt How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

45.3%

Walked only

43.4%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Did not go to work

5.7%

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

Basalt Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.0%

2 vehicles

27.9%

3 vehicles

16.4%

4+ vehicles

32.8%

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

Basalt Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

16.7%

2 bedrooms

13.3%

3 bedrooms

28.3%

4 bedrooms

20.0%

5 bedrooms

6.7%

6+ bedrooms

15.0%

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

Basalt Population Mobility

19.3%

moved in the last year

36.1%

moved in the last 5 years

58.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Basalt Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

326

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Basalt Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Mental health

Cancer

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

Basalt Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.3%

$650-$799/wk

15.3%

$800-$999/wk

20.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Basalt Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.5%

Couple — children under 15

39.5%

Couple — no children under 15

14.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Basalt Military Service

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Previously served

5.4% 8

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Never served

94.6% 140

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Basalt Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 22

—

Did not provide

85.0% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Basalt Children Ever Born

No children

49.0%

2 children

34.7%

3 children

8.2%

4 children

8.2%

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

Basalt When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Basalt Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

9.9%

30+ hours

10.6%

Did not do domestic work

30.3%

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

Basalt Household Size

1 person

29.3%

2 persons

34.7%

3 persons

6.7%

4 persons

14.7%

5 persons

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Basalt Where Residents Moved From

Same address

138

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Basalt Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Basalt Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $160/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.6%

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

If you earn X in Basalt

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $160/wk

Left after rent $1,215/wk

Rent share 11.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $3/wk

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $40/wk

Basalt vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bellthorpe

Pop: 108 Income: $812/wk Rent: $325/wk

Kentville

Pop: 108 Income: $725/wk Rent: $330/wk

Willowvale (Qld)

Pop: 108 Income: $738/wk Rent: $223/wk

Wallu

Pop: 108 Income: $533/wk Rent: $350/wk

Birnam (Scenic Rim - Qld)

Pop: 109 Income: $844/wk Rent: $490/wk

Crediton

Pop: 109 Income: $593/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Basalt

What is the population of Basalt QLD?

The population of Basalt QLD is 215 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Basalt is ranked #6,766 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Basalt?

The median personal income in Basalt QLD is $835 per week, or $43,420 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,843 per week.Basalt is ranked #3,034 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Basalt?

Median rent in Basalt QLD is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 11.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Basalt ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Basalt?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Basalt 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 Basalt?

The median age in Basalt QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Basalt a good suburb to live in?

Basalt is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 215.The median income is $835/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.6% 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: 30180. All dollar figures in AUD.