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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 63 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Birnam is $1,042 per week ($54,184 per year). Median rent in Birnam is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Birnam has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Birnam has a population density of 15.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birnam is $2,537.

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Birnam Population

residents (Census 2021)

Birnam Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,042/wk

$54,184 per year

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Median Rent

$460/wk

$1,993 per month

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,537/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Birnam Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.8% (29) Female 53.2% (33)

Population Density

15.9

people per km²

63 people · 4.0 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Birnam Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

40-44

45-49

55-59

60-64

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Birnam Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.0% 9 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.0% 6 dwellings

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

Birnam Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Birnam Religion

No Religion

53.4%

Anglican

22.4%

Lutheran

8.6%

Catholic

5.2%

Uniting Church

5.2%

SB OSB NRA SB

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Birnam Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Birnam Employment

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Employed full-time

63.8% 30 people

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Employed part-time

10.6% 5 people

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Not in labour force

25.5% 12 people

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

Birnam Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.2%

Postgraduate Degree

16.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.1%

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

Birnam Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

41.7%

Clerical & Administrative

33.3%

Managers

12.5%

Professionals

12.5%

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

Birnam Field of Study

Engineering

34.5%

Education

20.7%

Architecture & Building

17.2%

Management & Commerce

13.8%

Society & Culture

13.8%

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

$400-$499/wk

50.0%

$4,000+/wk

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Birnam Marital Status

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Married

67.3% 33

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Divorced

12.2% 6

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Never married

20.4% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Birnam Ancestry

Australian

34.9%

English

31.4%

Irish

8.1%

Russian

7.0%

German

5.8%

Italian

4.7%

Other

4.7%

Scottish

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Birnam School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

36.4%

Secondary — Government

36.4%

Primary — Government

27.3%

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

Birnam Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 119

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

Birnam Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.7% 8

—

Not a volunteer

83.3% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Birnam Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Birnam How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.6%

Car (passenger)

11.1%

Did not go to work

8.3%

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

Birnam Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.8%

2 vehicles

50.0%

4+ vehicles

31.3%

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

Birnam Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

18.8%

4 bedrooms

31.3%

5 bedrooms

50.0%

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

Birnam Population Mobility

13.2%

moved in the last year

24.2%

moved in the last 5 years

77.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Birnam Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

119

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Birnam Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Kidney disease

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

Birnam Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

11.1%

$300-$399/wk

11.1%

$650-$799/wk

13.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Birnam Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

59.3%

Couple — no children

20.4%

Couple — no children under 15

14.8%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Birnam Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Birnam Children Ever Born

2 children

57.1%

3 children

42.9%

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

Birnam Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.3%

5–14 hours

46.7%

15–29 hours

8.9%

Did not do domestic work

31.1%

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

Birnam Household Size

1 person

20.0%

2 persons

25.0%

3 persons

20.0%

4 persons

15.0%

6+ persons

20.0%

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 Schools

schools nearby

government

1066

avg ICSEA score

810

total students

Toowoomba Christian College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 810 students

1066

ICSEA

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

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Birnam Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,374/wk

Median Rent $460/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.4%

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

If you earn X in Birnam

Your weekly income

≈ $10,287/month

Median rent $460/wk

Left after rent $1,914/wk

Rent share 19.4%

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Income: $914/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $60/wk

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Income: $846/wk Rent: $415/wk Save: $45/wk

Birnam vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Hutton Creek

Pop: 32 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $150/wk

Barnard

Pop: 32 Income: $674/wk Rent: $92/wk

Redhill Farms

Pop: 32 Income: $379/wk

Burra Burri

Pop: 32 Income: $462/wk Rent: $92/wk

Clarke Creek

Pop: 32 Income: $1,343/wk Rent: $75/wk

Dalbeg

Pop: 32 Income: $833/wk Rent: $160/wk

Compare Birnam (Toowoomba - Qld)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birnam

What is the population of Birnam QLD?

The population of Birnam QLD is 63 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Birnam?

The median personal income in Birnam QLD is $1,042 per week, or $54,184 per year.The median household income is $2,374 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

How much is rent in Birnam?

Median rent in Birnam QLD is $460 per week ($1,993 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Birnam?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birnam QLD is $2,537. 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 43 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 63.The median income is $1,042/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 30263. All dollar figures in AUD.