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Birnam QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Birnam QLD is 109 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Birnam is $844 per week ($43,888 per year). Median rent in Birnam is $490 per week ($2,123 per month). Birnam has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Birnam has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Birnam is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birnam is $2,134.

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Birnam Population

residents (Census 2021)

Birnam Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$844/wk

$43,888 per year

#2872 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$490/wk

$2,123 per month

#714 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,134/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Birnam Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (52) Female 51.4% (55)

Population Density

5.2

people per km²

109 people · 20.9 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,178

Family income/wk

Birnam Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Birnam Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.7% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.3% 16 dwellings

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

Birnam Country of Birth

Australia

88.1%

England

11.9%

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

Birnam Religion

No Religion

38.0%

Catholic

26.0%

Uniting Church

13.0%

Anglican

12.0%

Not stated

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Birnam Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Birnam Employment

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Employed full-time

50.0% 34 people

⏰

Employed part-time

14.7% 10 people

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Not in labour force

35.3% 24 people

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

Birnam Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.7%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.6%

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

Birnam Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

33.3%

Professionals

22.2%

Clerical & Administrative

22.2%

Community & Personal Service

13.9%

Managers

8.3%

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

Birnam Field of Study

Engineering

62.5%

Agriculture & Environment

12.5%

Health

12.5%

Society & Culture

12.5%

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

Birnam Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Birnam Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

20.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.7%

$4,000+/wk

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Birnam Marital Status

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Married

65.2% 58

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Divorced

5.6% 5

🕊️

Widowed

3.4% 3

👤

Never married

25.8% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Birnam Ancestry

English

29.6%

Australian

28.9%

Irish

14.8%

German

9.9%

Scottish

7.0%

Polish

2.8%

Other

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Greek

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Birnam School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

29.4%

Vocational Education

29.4%

Primary — Government

23.5%

Secondary — Catholic

17.6%

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

Birnam Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.5% 3

✅

No need for assistance

98.5% 201

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

Birnam Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.4% 15

—

Not a volunteer

82.6% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Birnam Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

37.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Birnam How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.8%

Did not go to work

16.2%

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

Birnam Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.1%

2 vehicles

41.7%

3 vehicles

22.2%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

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

Birnam Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.5%

3 bedrooms

34.6%

4 bedrooms

42.3%

5 bedrooms

11.5%

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

Birnam Population Mobility

4.2%

moved in the last year

29.0%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Birnam Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

179

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Birnam Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Mental health

Stroke

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

Birnam Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

14.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Birnam Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.9%

Couple — no children

36.0%

Couple — no children under 15

15.7%

One parent — children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Birnam Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

7.7% 6

—

Did not provide

92.3% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Birnam Children Ever Born

No children

17.6%

2 children

41.2%

3 children

23.5%

4 children

17.6%

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

Birnam When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Birnam Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

7.4%

5–14 hours

34.6%

15–29 hours

17.3%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

28.4%

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

Birnam Household Size

1 person

8.6%

2 persons

45.7%

3 persons

8.6%

4 persons

22.9%

6+ persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Birnam Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Birnam Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Birnam Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,107/wk

Median Rent $490/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.3%

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

If you earn X in Birnam

Your weekly income

≈ $9,130/month

Median rent $490/wk

Left after rent $1,617/wk

Rent share 23.3%

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Income: $701/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $260/wk

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Income: $678/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $260/wk

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Income: $700/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $200/wk

Tolga

Income: $715/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $190/wk

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Income: $723/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $190/wk

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Income: $834/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $150/wk

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Income: $858/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $140/wk

Port Douglas

Income: $824/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $140/wk

Birnam vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Boolboonda

Pop: 55 Income: $575/wk Rent: $220/wk

Devon Park (Qld)

Pop: 55 Income: $1,020/wk Rent: $284/wk

Glen Esk

Pop: 55 Income: $417/wk Rent: $190/wk

Glenmoral

Pop: 55 Income: $900/wk Rent: $277/wk

Gunnewin

Pop: 55 Income: $1,375/wk

Jackson

Pop: 55 Income: $725/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birnam

What is the population of Birnam QLD?

The population of Birnam QLD is 109 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.2 people per km².Birnam is ranked #8,708 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Birnam?

The median personal income in Birnam QLD is $844 per week, or $43,888 per year.The median household income is $2,107 per week.Family income is $2,178 per week.Birnam is ranked #2,872 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Birnam?

Median rent in Birnam QLD is $490 per week ($2,123 per month).Rent represents 23.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Birnam ranks #714 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Birnam?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birnam QLD is $2,134. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Birnam?

The median age in Birnam QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Birnam a good suburb to live in?

Birnam is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 109.The median income is $844/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.3% 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: 30262. All dollar figures in AUD.