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Brightly QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Brightly QLD is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brightly is $819 per week ($42,588 per year). Median rent in Brightly is $183 per week ($793 per month). Brightly has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Brightly has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brightly is $1,046.

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Brightly Population

residents (Census 2021)

Brightly Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$819/wk

$42,588 per year

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Median Rent

$183/wk

$793 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,046/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Brightly Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (27) Female 52.6% (30)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

52 people · 40.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,874

Family income/wk

Brightly Age Distribution

0-4

15-19

20-24

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brightly Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.7% 5 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.3% 7 dwellings

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

Brightly Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Brightly Religion

Catholic

30.4%

No Religion

26.1%

Anglican

21.7%

Not stated

8.7%

Baptist

6.5%

Uniting Church

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brightly Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

51.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.6%

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

Brightly Employment

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Employed full-time

66.7% 24 people

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Employed part-time

16.7% 6 people

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Not in labour force

16.7% 6 people

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

Brightly Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

80.0%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

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

Brightly Occupation

Managers

47.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.3%

Clerical & Administrative

26.3%

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

Brightly Field of Study

Management & Commerce

60.0%

Engineering

40.0%

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

Brightly Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brightly Weekly Household Income

$2,500-$2,999/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brightly Marital Status

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Married

55.1% 27

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Widowed

6.1% 3

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Never married

38.8% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brightly Ancestry

Australian

31.1%

English

27.9%

Maltese

9.8%

German

8.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.6%

Irish

6.6%

Italian

4.9%

Scottish

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brightly School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

50.0%

Secondary — Catholic

50.0%

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

Brightly Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 95

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

Brightly Volunteering

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Volunteer

37.0% 17

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Not a volunteer

63.0% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brightly Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brightly How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.3%

Did not go to work

16.7%

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

Brightly Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.3%

2 vehicles

14.3%

3 vehicles

33.3%

4+ vehicles

38.1%

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

Brightly Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

30.8%

3 bedrooms

46.2%

4 bedrooms

23.1%

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

Brightly Population Mobility

19.1%

moved in the last year

31.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brightly Indigenous Population

4.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brightly Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Brightly Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

15.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brightly Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15

67.4%

Couple — no children

15.2%

Couple — children under 15

10.9%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brightly Military Service

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Previously served

6.8% 3

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Never served

93.2% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Brightly Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.1% 4

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Did not provide

90.9% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brightly Children Ever Born

No children

57.9%

3 children

42.1%

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

Brightly Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

33.3%

5–14 hours

21.4%

30+ hours

26.2%

Did not do domestic work

19.0%

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

Brightly Household Size

1 person

33.3%

2 persons

22.2%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brightly Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Brightly Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brightly Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $183/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.1%

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

If you earn X in Brightly

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $183/wk

Left after rent $2,067/wk

Rent share 8.1%

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Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $13/wk

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Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $63/wk

Brightly vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Waikola

Pop: 26 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $100/wk

Chahpingah

Pop: 26 Income: $575/wk

Gilberton (Etheridge - Qld)

Pop: 26 Income: $387/wk

Kragra

Pop: 26 Income: $725/wk

Maalan

Pop: 26 Income: $575/wk Rent: $275/wk

Mount Bindango

Pop: 26 Income: $599/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brightly

What is the population of Brightly QLD?

The population of Brightly QLD is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Brightly?

The median personal income in Brightly QLD is $819 per week, or $42,588 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,874 per week.

How much is rent in Brightly?

Median rent in Brightly QLD is $183 per week ($793 per month).Rent represents 8.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Brightly?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brightly QLD is $1,046. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brightly?

The median age in Brightly QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brightly a good suburb to live in?

Brightly is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 52.The median income is $819/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.1% 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: 30372. All dollar figures in AUD.