Biggera Waters, QLD: suburb profile
The population of Biggera Waters QLD is 9,973 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Biggera Waters is $717 per week ($37,284 per year). Median rent in Biggera Waters is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Biggera Waters has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Biggera Waters has a population density of 3,141 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Biggera Waters is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (39.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Biggera Waters is $1,699.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.
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Biggera Waters Population
9,973 residents at the 2021 Census.
Biggera Waters Median Income & Rent
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.
Biggera Waters Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Biggera Waters Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Biggera Waters Housing Tenure
Of the 4,283 occupied private dwellings in Biggera Waters at the 2021 Census, 46.9% were rented, 26.1% owned outright and 24.1% owned with a mortgage.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Biggera Waters Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Biggera Waters Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL
Biggera Waters Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Biggera Waters Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Biggera Waters Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Biggera Waters Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Biggera Waters Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Biggera Waters Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Biggera Waters Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Biggera Waters Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Biggera Waters School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Biggera Waters Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Biggera Waters Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Biggera Waters Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Biggera Waters How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Biggera Waters Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Biggera Waters Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Biggera Waters Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Biggera Waters Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Biggera Waters Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Biggera Waters Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Biggera Waters Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Biggera Waters Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Biggera Waters Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Biggera Waters Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Biggera Waters When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Biggera Waters Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Biggera Waters Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Biggera Waters Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Biggera Waters Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Biggera Waters Schools
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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33% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.
Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.
Median rent in Biggera Waters against your income
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Biggera Waters vs the typical QLD suburb
The median personal income in Biggera Waters is $717 a week, 4% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 864th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $430 a week, $110 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 32.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 44, 2 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).
| Measure | Biggera Waters | Typical QLD | Difference | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $717/wk | $747/wk | −4% | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,314/wk | $1,593/wk | −18% | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $430/wk | $320/wk | +34% | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,699/mo | $1,625/mo | +5% | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 44 | 42 | +2 yrs | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 32.7% | 20.4% | +12.3 pts | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Biggera Waters
The closest suburb to Biggera Waters is Labrador, 1.8 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Biggera Waters
What is the population of Biggera Waters QLD?
The population of Biggera Waters QLD is 9,973 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,141 people per km². Biggera Waters is ranked #647 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Biggera Waters?
The median personal income in Biggera Waters QLD is $717 per week, or $37,284 per year. The median household income is $1,314 per week. Family income is $1,647 per week. Biggera Waters is ranked #5,153 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Biggera Waters?
Median rent in Biggera Waters QLD is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Rent represents 32.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Biggera Waters ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Biggera Waters?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Biggera Waters QLD is $1,699. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Biggera Waters?
The median age in Biggera Waters QLD is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Biggera Waters a good suburb to live in?
Biggera Waters is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 9,973. The median income is $717/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.7% 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: 30249. All dollar figures in AUD.