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Biarra QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Biarra QLD is 270 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Biarra is $494 per week ($25,688 per year). Median rent in Biarra is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Biarra has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Biarra has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Biarra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Biarra is $1,647.

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Biarra Population

residents (Census 2021)

Biarra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$494/wk

$25,688 per year

#8249 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,647/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Biarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.3% (126) Female 53.7% (146)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

270 people · 234.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,142

Family income/wk

Biarra 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)

Biarra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.5% 49 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.5% 32 dwellings

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

Biarra Country of Birth

Australia

94.4%

England

5.6%

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

Biarra Religion

No Religion

40.9%

Anglican

22.8%

Not stated

10.4%

Catholic

9.3%

Christian (other)

5.4%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Salvation Army

3.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Biarra Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

40.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.6%

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

Biarra Employment

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Employed full-time

24.1% 46 people

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Employed part-time

22.0% 42 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 5 people

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Not in labour force

51.3% 98 people

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

Biarra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.4%

Bachelor Degree

20.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.3%

Certificate I/II

5.1%

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

Biarra Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.6%

Managers

22.8%

Professionals

17.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Clerical & Administrative

7.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.0%

Labourers

5.3%

Sales Workers

5.3%

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

Biarra Field of Study

Engineering

32.1%

Education

17.9%

Management & Commerce

14.3%

Society & Culture

10.7%

Agriculture & Environment

10.7%

Health

8.9%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

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

Biarra Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Biarra Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

11.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Biarra Marital Status

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Married

57.2% 131

↔️

Separated

3.9% 9

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Divorced

9.6% 22

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Widowed

6.1% 14

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Never married

23.1% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Biarra Ancestry

English

33.7%

Australian

30.7%

Irish

10.9%

Scottish

10.6%

German

7.3%

Other

2.4%

Dutch

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Filipino

0.9%

Hungarian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Biarra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

26.3%

Secondary — Government

21.1%

Pre-school

7.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

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

Biarra Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 23

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 459

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

Biarra Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.9% 51

—

Not a volunteer

74.1% 146

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Biarra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

9.1%

$800-$999/mo

9.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

39.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Biarra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.0%

Did not go to work

16.0%

Car (passenger)

8.0%

Truck

4.0%

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

Biarra Car Ownership

1 vehicle

34.0%

2 vehicles

38.8%

3 vehicles

13.6%

4+ vehicles

13.6%

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

Biarra Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.0%

2 bedrooms

17.8%

3 bedrooms

41.6%

4 bedrooms

29.7%

5 bedrooms

3.0%

6+ bedrooms

3.0%

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

Biarra Population Mobility

9.1%

moved in the last year

35.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Biarra Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

460

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Biarra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Biarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.7%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.7%

$300-$399/wk

7.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Biarra Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.5%

Couple — children under 15

31.8%

Couple — no children under 15

8.6%

One parent — children under 15

8.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Biarra Military Service

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Previously served

8.7% 18

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Never served

91.3% 188

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Biarra Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.6% 22

—

Did not provide

89.4% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Biarra Children Ever Born

No children

26.0%

1 child

8.3%

2 children

31.3%

3 children

18.8%

4 children

5.2%

5+ children

10.4%

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

Biarra When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Biarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.4%

5–14 hours

24.8%

15–29 hours

20.8%

30+ hours

18.3%

Did not do domestic work

24.8%

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

Biarra Household Size

1 person

20.8%

2 persons

54.5%

3 persons

12.9%

4 persons

4.0%

5 persons

3.0%

6+ persons

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Biarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

219

Moved from QLD

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

Biarra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

71.4%

Blended family — no other children

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Biarra Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,050/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.8%

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

If you earn X in Biarra

Your weekly income

≈ $4,550/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $800/wk

Rent share 23.8%

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Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $80/wk

Jandowae

Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $472/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $445/wk Rent: $223/wk Save: $27/wk

Wondai

Income: $527/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $25/wk

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Income: $462/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Howard

Income: $456/wk Rent: $248/wk Save: $2/wk

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Income: $543/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Biarra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Drinan

Pop: 135 Income: $496/wk Rent: $276/wk

Grosmont

Pop: 135 Income: $900/wk Rent: $115/wk

Hannaford

Pop: 135 Income: $739/wk Rent: $165/wk

Irongate

Pop: 135 Income: $671/wk Rent: $270/wk

Limestone Ridges

Pop: 135 Income: $774/wk Rent: $235/wk

Tarome

Pop: 135 Income: $562/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Biarra

What is the population of Biarra QLD?

The population of Biarra QLD is 270 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Biarra is ranked #6,245 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Biarra?

The median personal income in Biarra QLD is $494 per week, or $25,688 per year.The median household income is $1,050 per week.Family income is $1,142 per week.Biarra is ranked #8,249 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Biarra?

Median rent in Biarra QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Biarra ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Biarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Biarra QLD is $1,647. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Biarra?

The median age in Biarra QLD is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Biarra a good suburb to live in?

Biarra is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 270.The median income is $494/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% 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: 30243. All dollar figures in AUD.