Birdsville QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Birdsville QLD is 110 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Birdsville is $1,078 per week ($56,056 per year). Median rent in Birdsville is $113 per week ($490 per month). Birdsville has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Birdsville has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Birdsville is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birdsville is $953.

There were 22 recorded offences in Birdsville in 2025-26, a rate of 200 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).

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Birdsville Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Birdsville Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,078/wk
$56,056 per year
#798 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$113/wk
$490 per month
#8575 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$953/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Birdsville Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (57) Female 49.6% (56)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
110 people · 32952.5 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,562
Family income/wk

Birdsville 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
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Birdsville Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Birdsville Country of Birth

Australia
89.4%
England
10.6%

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

Birdsville Religion

No Religion
36.5%
Not stated
23.5%
Catholic
17.4%
Anglican
8.7%
Christian (other)
5.2%
Uniting Church
5.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Birdsville Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.9%

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

Birdsville Employment

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Employed full-time
84.1% 69 people
Employed part-time
3.7% 3 people
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Unemployed
3.7% 3 people
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Not in labour force
8.5% 7 people

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

Birdsville Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.8%
Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.9%

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

Birdsville Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
15.6%
Community & Personal Service
15.6%
Professionals
13.3%
Labourers
13.3%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Managers
11.1%
Sales Workers
11.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.9%

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

Birdsville Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.4%
Engineering
17.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
10.6%
Agriculture & Environment
10.6%
Health
8.5%
Education
8.5%
Society & Culture
8.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.4%
Architecture & Building
6.4%

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

Birdsville Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Birdsville Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.1%
$4,000+/wk
21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Birdsville Marital Status

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Married
30.1% 28
↔️
Separated
4.3% 4
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Divorced
7.5% 7
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Never married
58.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Birdsville Ancestry

Australian
27.2%
English
22.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
17.9%
Scottish
9.3%
German
4.6%
Irish
4.6%
Other
4.6%
Italian
2.6%
Samoan
2.6%
Dutch
2.0%
Maltese
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Birdsville School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Birdsville Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 182

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

Birdsville Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.5% 25
Not a volunteer
69.5% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Birdsville How People Get to Work

Walked only
45.3%
Car (driver)
29.7%
Car (passenger)
10.9%
Did not go to work
7.8%
Truck
6.3%

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

Birdsville Car Ownership

0 vehicles
13.3%
1 vehicle
50.0%
2 vehicles
26.7%
4+ vehicles
10.0%

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

Birdsville Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
20.0%
2 bedrooms
13.3%
3 bedrooms
53.3%
4 bedrooms
13.3%

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

Birdsville Population Mobility

42.3%
moved in the last year
63.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Birdsville Indigenous Population

27.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
51
Indigenous residents
138
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Birdsville Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
5
Diabetes
3

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

Birdsville Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
13.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.1%
$3,500+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Birdsville Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.8%
Couple — children under 15
37.5%
Couple — no children under 15
10.4%
One parent — children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Birdsville Military Service

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Previously served
4.8% 4
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Never served
95.2% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Birdsville Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.7% 5
Did not provide
94.3% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Birdsville Children Ever Born

No children
61.3%
2 children
16.1%
3 children
9.7%
4 children
12.9%

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

Birdsville When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
3
2001–2010
6
2017
3
2019
3

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

Birdsville Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.3%
5–14 hours
25.3%
15–29 hours
3.6%
30+ hours
6.0%
Did not do domestic work
45.8%

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

Birdsville Household Size

1 person
28.9%
2 persons
31.6%
3 persons
23.7%
4 persons
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Birdsville Where Residents Moved From

Same address
56
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from NT
7
Moved — same area (SA2)
6
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from SA
3

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

Birdsville Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
50.0%
Step family — no other children
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Birdsville Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 22 total

Theft
8
Assault
6
Sexual Offences
6
Traffic
2

Offence trend by year:

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Birdsville Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,792/wk
Median Rent $113/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.3%

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

If you earn X in Birdsville

≈ $7,765/month
Median rent $113/wk
Left after rent $1,679/wk
Rent share 6.3%

Birdsville vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Frequently Asked Questions About Birdsville

What is the population of Birdsville QLD?

The population of Birdsville QLD is 110 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Birdsville is ranked #8,678 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Birdsville?

The median personal income in Birdsville QLD is $1,078 per week, or $56,056 per year.The median household income is $1,792 per week.Family income is $2,562 per week.Birdsville is ranked #798 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Birdsville?

Median rent in Birdsville QLD is $113 per week ($490 per month).Rent represents 6.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Birdsville ranks #8,575 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Birdsville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birdsville QLD is $953. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Birdsville?

The median age in Birdsville QLD is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Birdsville a good suburb to live in?

Birdsville is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 110.The median income is $1,078/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.3% 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: 30259. All dollar figures in AUD.