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Brigalow QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Brigalow QLD is 181 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brigalow is $715 per week ($37,180 per year). Median rent in Brigalow is $120 per week ($520 per month). Brigalow has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Brigalow has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (23% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brigalow is $1,000.

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Brigalow Population

residents (Census 2021)

Brigalow Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$715/wk

$37,180 per year

#5198 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$120/wk

$520 per month

#8508 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Brigalow Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.2% (100) Female 44.8% (81)

Population Density

0.7

people per km²

181 people · 273.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,027

Family income/wk

Brigalow 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brigalow Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 24 dwellings

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

Brigalow Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Brigalow Religion

No Religion

23.2%

Not stated

18.8%

Anglican

15.5%

Catholic

13.8%

Uniting Church

9.4%

Lutheran

8.3%

Christian (other)

7.7%

Pentecostal

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brigalow Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.9%

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

Brigalow Employment

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Employed full-time

48.6% 53 people

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Employed part-time

26.6% 29 people

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Not in labour force

24.8% 27 people

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

Brigalow Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.4%

Bachelor Degree

6.4%

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

Brigalow Occupation

Managers

29.4%

Professionals

15.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.8%

Clerical & Administrative

9.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.8%

Sales Workers

5.9%

Labourers

5.9%

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

Brigalow Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.5%

Engineering

20.4%

Education

16.3%

Society & Culture

12.2%

Health

6.1%

Agriculture & Environment

6.1%

Architecture & Building

6.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.1%

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

Brigalow Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brigalow Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brigalow Marital Status

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Married

57.1% 84

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Separated

4.8% 7

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Divorced

8.8% 13

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Widowed

2.7% 4

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Never married

26.5% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brigalow Ancestry

Australian

34.6%

English

27.6%

German

19.6%

Scottish

9.3%

Irish

7.5%

Italian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brigalow School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

31.6%

Primary — Government

21.1%

Primary — Catholic

15.8%

Secondary — Government

15.8%

Vocational Education

15.8%

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

Brigalow Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.8% 17

✅

No need for assistance

94.2% 277

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

Brigalow Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.8% 37

—

Not a volunteer

69.2% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brigalow Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

50.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brigalow How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.4%

Did not go to work

11.8%

Walked only

5.9%

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

Brigalow Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.4%

2 vehicles

33.9%

3 vehicles

21.4%

4+ vehicles

23.2%

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

Brigalow Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.7%

2 bedrooms

9.1%

3 bedrooms

38.2%

4 bedrooms

30.9%

5 bedrooms

9.1%

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

Brigalow Population Mobility

7.5%

moved in the last year

35.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brigalow Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

293

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brigalow Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Brigalow Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

14.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brigalow Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.2%

Couple — no children

26.4%

Couple — no children under 15

21.7%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brigalow Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.4% 24

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Did not provide

80.6% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brigalow Children Ever Born

No children

24.3%

1 child

10.8%

2 children

29.7%

3 children

27.0%

4 children

8.1%

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

Brigalow When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Brigalow Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.4%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

7.9%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

24.6%

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

Brigalow Household Size

1 person

29.9%

2 persons

28.4%

3 persons

26.9%

4 persons

10.4%

5 persons

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brigalow Where Residents Moved From

Same address

136

Moved from QLD

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

Brigalow Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.5%

Step family — no other children

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brigalow Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,292/wk

Median Rent $120/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.3%

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

If you earn X in Brigalow

Your weekly income

≈ $5,599/month

Median rent $120/wk

Left after rent $1,172/wk

Rent share 9.3%

Brigalow vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 91 Income: $758/wk Rent: $175/wk

Bony Mountain

Pop: 91 Income: $602/wk Rent: $231/wk

Brooweena

Pop: 91 Income: $474/wk Rent: $150/wk

Carstairs

Pop: 91 Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $175/wk

Clumber

Pop: 91 Income: $495/wk Rent: $310/wk

Ferny Glen

Pop: 91 Income: $762/wk Rent: $475/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brigalow

What is the population of Brigalow QLD?

The population of Brigalow QLD is 181 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Brigalow is ranked #7,244 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brigalow?

The median personal income in Brigalow QLD is $715 per week, or $37,180 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $2,027 per week.Brigalow is ranked #5,198 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brigalow?

Median rent in Brigalow QLD is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 9.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Brigalow ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brigalow?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brigalow QLD is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brigalow?

The median age in Brigalow QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brigalow a good suburb to live in?

Brigalow is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 181.The median income is $715/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.3% 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: 30371. All dollar figures in AUD.