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Broughton QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Broughton QLD is 714 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Broughton is $748 per week ($38,896 per year). Median rent in Broughton is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Broughton has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Broughton has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Broughton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broughton is $1,625.

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Broughton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Broughton Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$748/wk

$38,896 per year

#4564 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Broughton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (361) Female 49.9% (360)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

714 people · 282.2 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,031

Family income/wk

Broughton 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)

Broughton Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

52.4% 99 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.6% 90 dwellings

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

Broughton Country of Birth

Australia

98.1%

England

1.9%

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

Broughton Religion

No Religion

31.7%

Catholic

21.3%

Anglican

20.7%

Not stated

10.4%

Uniting Church

8.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Baptist

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Broughton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

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

Broughton Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Broughton Employment

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Employed full-time

44.9% 221 people

⏰

Employed part-time

18.5% 91 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 8 people

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Not in labour force

35.0% 172 people

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

Broughton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.5%

Bachelor Degree

11.1%

Certificate I/II

6.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

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

Broughton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Managers

18.9%

Professionals

13.9%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Community & Personal Service

10.6%

Labourers

10.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.7%

Sales Workers

3.9%

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

Broughton Field of Study

Engineering

32.9%

Management & Commerce

15.9%

Society & Culture

11.0%

Architecture & Building

9.8%

Health

9.8%

Education

7.9%

Agriculture & Environment

7.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

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

Broughton Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Broughton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.4%

$4,000+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Broughton Marital Status

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Married

53.4% 306

↔️

Separated

3.0% 17

📋

Divorced

9.9% 57

🕊️

Widowed

2.6% 15

👤

Never married

31.1% 178

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Broughton Ancestry

Australian

37.8%

English

32.9%

Irish

10.2%

Scottish

6.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.3%

Other

2.5%

German

2.4%

Italian

1.6%

Dutch

0.8%

Greek

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Broughton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.5%

Secondary — Government

13.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.9%

Primary — Catholic

12.7%

Pre-school

10.8%

Secondary — Catholic

10.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.5%

Vocational Education

7.6%

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

Broughton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.9% 63

✅

No need for assistance

95.1% 1,227

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

Broughton Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.4% 99

—

Not a volunteer

80.6% 411

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Broughton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.3%

$300-$449/mo

3.8%

$600-$799/mo

5.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Broughton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.4%

Did not go to work

9.8%

Car (passenger)

6.6%

Bus

6.3%

Walked only

4.2%

Truck

1.7%

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

Broughton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.0%

2 vehicles

34.2%

3 vehicles

32.0%

4+ vehicles

12.8%

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

Broughton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

13.0%

3 bedrooms

37.2%

4 bedrooms

35.0%

5 bedrooms

8.1%

6+ bedrooms

2.2%

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

Broughton Population Mobility

9.5%

moved in the last year

31.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Broughton Indigenous Population

6.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,237

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Broughton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Broughton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Broughton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.2%

Couple — no children

28.7%

Couple — no children under 15

15.5%

One parent — children under 15

13.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Broughton Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.0% 10

👤

Never served

98.0% 500

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Broughton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 81

—

Did not provide

84.1% 430

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Broughton Children Ever Born

No children

26.2%

1 child

10.5%

2 children

27.9%

3 children

25.3%

4 children

8.3%

5+ children

1.7%

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

Broughton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2011–2015

2019

2020

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

Broughton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

27.0%

15–29 hours

16.9%

30+ hours

15.4%

Did not do domestic work

20.8%

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

Broughton Household Size

1 person

20.2%

2 persons

37.8%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

15.5%

5 persons

9.0%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Broughton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

589

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Broughton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

94.5%

Step family — no other children

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Broughton Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,676/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.9%

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

If you earn X in Broughton

Your weekly income

≈ $7,263/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,326/wk

Rent share 20.9%

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Broughton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Calavos

Pop: 359 Income: $668/wk Rent: $128/wk

Boreen Point

Pop: 359 Income: $494/wk Rent: $310/wk

Comet

Pop: 360 Income: $1,264/wk Rent: $150/wk

Mowbray (Qld)

Pop: 362 Income: $896/wk Rent: $300/wk

Wallaville

Pop: 363 Income: $488/wk Rent: $240/wk

King Scrub

Pop: 363 Income: $922/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broughton

What is the population of Broughton QLD?

The population of Broughton QLD is 714 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Broughton is ranked #4,463 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Broughton?

The median personal income in Broughton QLD is $748 per week, or $38,896 per year.The median household income is $1,676 per week.Family income is $2,031 per week.Broughton is ranked #4,564 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Broughton?

Median rent in Broughton QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Broughton ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Broughton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broughton QLD is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Broughton?

The median age in Broughton QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Broughton a good suburb to live in?

Broughton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 714.The median income is $748/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% 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: 30393. All dollar figures in AUD.