Blackbutt South QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Blackbutt South QLD is 160 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blackbutt South is $447 per week ($23,244 per year). Median rent in Blackbutt South is $220 per week ($953 per month). Blackbutt South has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Blackbutt South has a population density of 11.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blackbutt South is England. The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackbutt South is $990.

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Blackbutt South Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Blackbutt South Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$447/wk
$23,244 per year
#8652 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
#7029 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$990/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Blackbutt South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (82) Female 47.8% (75)

Population Density

11.1
people per km²
160 people · 14.4 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$974
Family income/wk

Blackbutt South Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Blackbutt South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
85.5% 53 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
14.5% 9 dwellings

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

Blackbutt South Country of Birth

Australia
93.2%
England
6.8%

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

Blackbutt South Religion

No Religion
27.8%
Catholic
15.9%
Anglican
15.9%
Christian (other)
10.6%
Uniting Church
9.9%
Lutheran
7.9%
Not stated
7.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blackbutt South Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
39.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
36.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%

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

Blackbutt South Employment

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Employed full-time
19.0% 26 people
Employed part-time
6.6% 9 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.2% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
72.3% 99 people

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

Blackbutt South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.7%
Bachelor Degree
11.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.2%
Postgraduate Degree
6.6%

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

Blackbutt South Occupation

Managers
22.2%
Professionals
18.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
18.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.8%
Labourers
14.8%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%

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

Blackbutt South Field of Study

Engineering
38.5%
Education
38.5%
Management & Commerce
23.1%

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

Blackbutt South Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blackbutt South Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
23.3%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blackbutt South Marital Status

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Married
42.0% 60
↔️
Separated
2.8% 4
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Divorced
21.0% 30
🕊️
Widowed
9.1% 13
👤
Never married
25.2% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blackbutt South Ancestry

English
35.6%
Australian
24.0%
Irish
16.4%
Scottish
11.1%
German
9.8%
New Zealander
1.8%
Italian
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blackbutt South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
53.3%
Secondary — Government
46.7%

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

Blackbutt South Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
13.1% 41
No need for assistance
86.9% 273

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

Blackbutt South Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.5% 22
Not a volunteer
84.5% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blackbutt South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
37.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
31.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blackbutt South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.9%
Did not go to work
15.6%
Car (passenger)
12.5%

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

Blackbutt South Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.1%
1 vehicle
34.2%
2 vehicles
28.8%
3 vehicles
19.2%
4+ vehicles
13.7%

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

Blackbutt South Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.5%
2 bedrooms
17.6%
3 bedrooms
45.9%
4 bedrooms
20.3%
5 bedrooms
6.8%

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

Blackbutt South Population Mobility

4.6%
moved in the last year
23.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
28.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blackbutt South Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
299
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blackbutt South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
33
Arthritis
14
Heart disease
8
Asthma
6
Diabetes
3
Lung condition
3

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

Blackbutt South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
10.4%
$300-$399/wk
16.0%
$400-$499/wk
20.8%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blackbutt South Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.6%
One parent — no children under 15
18.1%
Couple — children under 15
17.2%
Couple — no children under 15
9.5%
One parent — children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blackbutt South Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.6% 5
👤
Never served
96.4% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blackbutt South Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
22.1% 30
Did not provide
77.9% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blackbutt South Children Ever Born

No children
16.7%
2 children
37.0%
3 children
20.4%
4 children
25.9%

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

Blackbutt South When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
7
1961–1970
4
1971–1980
5
1981–1990
5
1991–2000
4
2001–2010
7

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

Blackbutt South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
21.2%
15–29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
22.0%
Did not do domestic work
28.0%

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

Blackbutt South Household Size

1 person
35.1%
2 persons
45.9%
3 persons
4.1%
4 persons
4.1%
5 persons
6.8%
6+ persons
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blackbutt South Where Residents Moved From

Same address
144
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from NSW
3

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

Blackbutt South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blackbutt South Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
923
avg ICSEA score
99
total students
Blackbutt State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 99 students
923
ICSEA

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

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Blackbutt South Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $833/wk
Median Rent $220/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.4%

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

If you earn X in Blackbutt South

≈ $3,610/month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $613/wk
Rent share 26.4%

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Blackbutt South vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackbutt South

What is the population of Blackbutt South QLD?

The population of Blackbutt South QLD is 160 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.1 people per km².Blackbutt South is ranked #7,575 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blackbutt South?

The median personal income in Blackbutt South QLD is $447 per week, or $23,244 per year.The median household income is $833 per week.Family income is $974 per week.Blackbutt South is ranked #8,652 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blackbutt South?

Median rent in Blackbutt South QLD is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 26.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Blackbutt South ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blackbutt South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackbutt South QLD is $990. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blackbutt South?

The median age in Blackbutt South QLD is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blackbutt South a good suburb to live in?

Blackbutt South is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 160.The median income is $447/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.4% 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: 30274. All dollar figures in AUD.