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Birtinya QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Birtinya QLD is 4,378 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Birtinya is $888 per week ($46,176 per year). Median rent in Birtinya is $490 per week ($2,123 per month). Birtinya has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Birtinya has a population density of 1368.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Birtinya is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birtinya is $2,058.

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Birtinya Population

residents (Census 2021)

Birtinya Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$888/wk

$46,176 per year

#2269 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

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,058/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Birtinya Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.6% (2,043) Female 53.4% (2,341)

Population Density

1368.5

people per km²

4,378 people · 3.2 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,172

Family income/wk

Birtinya 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)

Birtinya Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.1% 250 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.9% 330 dwellings

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

Birtinya Country of Birth

Australia

87.7%

England

7.3%

India

1.6%

Canada

1.1%

Hong Kong

0.5%

Fiji

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

Iran

0.4%

China

0.4%

Egypt

0.2%

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

Birtinya Religion

No Religion

50.6%

Catholic

17.6%

Anglican

11.4%

Not stated

8.7%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Baptist

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Birtinya Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.8%

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

Birtinya Languages Spoken at Home

Other

15.9%

SAL Tot

15.1%

Gujarati

15.1%

Cantonese

12.7%

SAL Tagalog

11.9%

Mandarin

10.3%

Afrikaans

9.5%

German

9.5%

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

Birtinya Employment

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Employed full-time

40.8% 1,359 people

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Employed part-time

23.3% 775 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 92 people

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Not in labour force

33.1% 1,103 people

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

Birtinya Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

37.0%

Certificate III/IV

28.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.2%

Postgraduate Degree

10.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.4%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

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

Birtinya Occupation

Professionals

40.9%

Community & Personal Service

12.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.5%

Managers

10.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Sales Workers

6.7%

Labourers

4.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

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

Birtinya Field of Study

Health

30.7%

Management & Commerce

21.2%

Society & Culture

10.9%

Engineering

9.1%

Architecture & Building

5.9%

Education

5.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.7%

Creative Arts

3.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

Information Technology

1.6%

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

Birtinya Dwelling Types

Separate house

81.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

15.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Birtinya Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.5%

$4,000+/wk

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Birtinya Marital Status

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Married

39.3% 1,480

↔️

Separated

4.2% 157

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Divorced

10.9% 409

🕊️

Widowed

4.8% 181

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Never married

40.9% 1,540

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Birtinya Ancestry

English

32.8%

Australian

26.6%

Irish

9.0%

Scottish

8.1%

Other

7.7%

German

5.1%

Italian

2.5%

Chinese

2.2%

Dutch

1.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Filipino

1.4%

Indian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Birtinya School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.3%

Secondary — Government

24.6%

Vocational Education

12.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.3%

Pre-school

10.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.5%

Primary — Catholic

4.0%

Secondary — Catholic

3.0%

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

Birtinya Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.5% 609

✅

No need for assistance

92.5% 7,563

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

Birtinya Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.8% 486

—

Not a volunteer

86.2% 3,029

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Birtinya Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.8%

$450-$599/mo

1.0%

$600-$799/mo

1.0%

$800-$999/mo

3.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Birtinya How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.8%

Did not go to work

12.3%

Walked only

11.5%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Bicycle

2.7%

Bus

1.3%

Other

1.3%

Train

0.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Truck

0.3%

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

Birtinya Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.5%

1 vehicle

46.5%

2 vehicles

35.9%

3 vehicles

9.2%

4+ vehicles

5.9%

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

Birtinya Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.6%

2 bedrooms

34.4%

3 bedrooms

19.8%

4 bedrooms

32.5%

5 bedrooms

4.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.2%

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

Birtinya Population Mobility

36.0%

moved in the last year

84.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Birtinya Indigenous Population

2.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

188

Indigenous residents

8,079

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Birtinya Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

517

Asthma

143

Arthritis

132

Heart disease

102

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Birtinya Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Birtinya Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.6%

Couple — no children

36.0%

Couple — no children under 15

12.0%

One parent — children under 15

9.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Birtinya Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 6

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

🏅

Previously served

3.5% 124

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Never served

96.2% 3,397

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Birtinya Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.9% 346

—

Did not provide

90.1% 3,145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Birtinya Children Ever Born

No children

44.4%

1 child

10.7%

2 children

26.2%

3 children

12.9%

4 children

3.7%

5+ children

2.2%

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

Birtinya When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

112

2001–2010

293

2011–2015

194

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Birtinya Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.1%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

10.8%

30+ hours

6.3%

Did not do domestic work

26.9%

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

Birtinya Household Size

1 person

27.2%

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

14.2%

4 persons

12.9%

5 persons

4.3%

6+ persons

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Birtinya Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,613

Moved from QLD

1,062

Moved — same area (SA2)

178

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from TAS

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

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

Birtinya Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.6%

Step family — no other children

18.5%

Blended family — no other children

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Birtinya Schools

schools nearby

government

1049

avg ICSEA score

6,468

total students

Pacific Lutheran College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,204 students

1114

ICSEA

Talara Primary College Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 974 students

1035

ICSEA

Kawana Waters State College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 2,495 students

1034

ICSEA

Meridan State College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 1,795 students

1013

ICSEA

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

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Birtinya Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,824/wk

Median Rent $490/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Birtinya

Your weekly income

≈ $7,904/month

Median rent $490/wk

Left after rent $1,334/wk

Rent share 26.9%

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Birtinya vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,190 Income: $653/wk Rent: $383/wk

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Pop: 2,197 Income: $825/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Pop: 2,205 Income: $1,045/wk Rent: $408/wk

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Pop: 2,212 Income: $492/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 2,213 Income: $724/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birtinya

What is the population of Birtinya QLD?

The population of Birtinya QLD is 4,378 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1368.5 people per km².Birtinya is ranked #1,771 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Birtinya?

The median personal income in Birtinya QLD is $888 per week, or $46,176 per year.The median household income is $1,824 per week.Family income is $2,172 per week.Birtinya is ranked #2,269 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Birtinya?

Median rent in Birtinya QLD is $490 per week ($2,123 per month).Rent represents 26.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Birtinya ranks #714 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Birtinya?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birtinya QLD is $2,058. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Birtinya?

The median age in Birtinya QLD is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Birtinya a good suburb to live in?

Birtinya is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,378.The median income is $888/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.9% 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: 30264. All dollar figures in AUD.