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Birkalla QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Birkalla QLD is 156 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Birkalla is $672 per week ($34,944 per year). Median rent in Birkalla is $263 per week ($1,140 per month). Birkalla has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Birkalla has a population density of 13.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Birkalla is India. The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birkalla is $1,429.

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Birkalla Population

residents (Census 2021)

Birkalla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$672/wk

$34,944 per year

#5950 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$263/wk

$1,140 per month

#5856 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,429/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Birkalla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.7% (88) Female 46.3% (76)

Population Density

13.5

people per km²

156 people · 11.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,593

Family income/wk

Birkalla 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Birkalla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.1% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.9% 18 dwellings

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

Birkalla Country of Birth

Australia

93.8%

India

6.2%

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

Birkalla Religion

No Religion

28.9%

Catholic

24.8%

Uniting Church

12.1%

Anglican

12.1%

Not stated

7.4%

Christian (other)

5.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.4%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Birkalla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.6%

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

Birkalla Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

50.0%

Other

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Birkalla Employment

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Employed full-time

48.6% 54 people

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Employed part-time

16.2% 18 people

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Not in labour force

35.1% 39 people

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

Birkalla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

70.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

29.5%

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

Birkalla Occupation

Managers

25.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.2%

Clerical & Administrative

18.5%

Sales Workers

18.5%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

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

Birkalla Field of Study

Engineering

44.8%

Management & Commerce

20.7%

Society & Culture

13.8%

Agriculture & Environment

10.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.3%

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

Birkalla Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Birkalla Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

17.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Birkalla Marital Status

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Married

44.7% 59

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Separated

3.0% 4

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Divorced

9.1% 12

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Widowed

3.8% 5

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Never married

39.4% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Birkalla Ancestry

Australian

33.6%

English

21.2%

Italian

11.5%

Other

9.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.0%

Irish

5.5%

German

4.1%

Scottish

3.7%

Filipino

2.3%

Chinese

1.4%

Dutch

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Birkalla School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

53.3%

Primary — Government

36.7%

Primary — Catholic

10.0%

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

Birkalla Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.2% 22

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No need for assistance

92.8% 284

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

Birkalla Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.6% 27

—

Not a volunteer

78.4% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Birkalla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

17.6%

$800-$999/mo

41.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Birkalla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.3%

Car (passenger)

10.3%

Bus

5.2%

Walked only

5.2%

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

Birkalla Car Ownership

1 vehicle

28.1%

2 vehicles

45.6%

3 vehicles

21.1%

4+ vehicles

5.3%

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

Birkalla Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.9%

3 bedrooms

39.1%

4 bedrooms

26.6%

5 bedrooms

12.5%

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

Birkalla Population Mobility

20.4%

moved in the last year

39.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Birkalla Indigenous Population

10.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

274

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Birkalla Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Dementia

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Birkalla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.0%

$1-$149/wk

7.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

10.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

18.5%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Birkalla Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.3%

Couple — no children

25.4%

Couple — no children under 15

17.9%

One parent — no children under 15

13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Birkalla Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 5

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Never served

96.1% 124

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Birkalla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.3% 22

—

Did not provide

81.7% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Birkalla Children Ever Born

No children

20.5%

1 child

6.8%

2 children

31.8%

3 children

22.7%

4 children

18.2%

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

Birkalla When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Birkalla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

20.3%

15–29 hours

11.4%

30+ hours

13.8%

Did not do domestic work

33.3%

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

Birkalla Household Size

1 person

17.7%

2 persons

37.1%

3 persons

21.0%

4 persons

12.9%

5 persons

6.5%

6+ persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Birkalla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

117

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Birkalla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Birkalla Schools

schools nearby

government

939

avg ICSEA score

1,159

total students

St Clare's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 170 students

1008

ICSEA

Tully State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 721 students

925

ICSEA

Tully State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 268 students

885

ICSEA

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

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Birkalla Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,399/wk

Median Rent $263/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.8%

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

If you earn X in Birkalla

Your weekly income

≈ $6,062/month

Median rent $263/wk

Left after rent $1,136/wk

Rent share 18.8%

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Birkalla vs State & National Average

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Pop: 78 Income: $769/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 78 Income: $593/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birkalla

What is the population of Birkalla QLD?

The population of Birkalla QLD is 156 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.5 people per km².Birkalla is ranked #7,659 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Birkalla?

The median personal income in Birkalla QLD is $672 per week, or $34,944 per year.The median household income is $1,399 per week.Family income is $1,593 per week.Birkalla is ranked #5,950 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Birkalla?

Median rent in Birkalla QLD is $263 per week ($1,140 per month).Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Birkalla ranks #5,856 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Birkalla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birkalla QLD is $1,429. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Birkalla?

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

Is Birkalla a good suburb to live in?

Birkalla is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 156.The median income is $672/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% 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: 30260. All dollar figures in AUD.