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Buaraba QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Buaraba QLD is 170 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Buaraba is $562 per week ($29,224 per year). Median rent in Buaraba is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Buaraba has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Buaraba has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Buaraba is England. The most common religion is No Religion (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buaraba is $1,517.

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Buaraba Population

residents (Census 2021)

Buaraba Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$562/wk

$29,224 per year

#7578 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Buaraba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (84) Female 50.6% (86)

Population Density

1.2

people per km²

170 people · 142.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Buaraba 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)

Buaraba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.9% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.1% 14 dwellings

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

Buaraba Country of Birth

Australia

95.5%

England

4.5%

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

Buaraba Religion

No Religion

26.3%

Not stated

15.4%

Catholic

15.4%

Anglican

12.8%

Uniting Church

10.9%

Buddhism

9.0%

Lutheran

5.8%

Christian (other)

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Buaraba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.0%

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

Buaraba Employment

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Employed full-time

34.7% 41 people

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Employed part-time

16.9% 20 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

45.8% 54 people

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

Buaraba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.7%

Bachelor Degree

23.5%

Certificate I/II

7.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.7%

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

Buaraba Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

38.2%

Professionals

20.6%

Community & Personal Service

14.7%

Managers

8.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.8%

Labourers

8.8%

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

Buaraba Field of Study

Engineering

30.4%

Agriculture & Environment

15.2%

Management & Commerce

15.2%

Education

13.0%

Society & Culture

10.9%

Architecture & Building

8.7%

Health

6.5%

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

Buaraba Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Buaraba Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

12.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

22.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.3%

$4,000+/wk

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Buaraba Marital Status

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Married

61.8% 89

↔️

Separated

2.1% 3

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Divorced

5.6% 8

🕊️

Widowed

2.8% 4

👤

Never married

27.8% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Buaraba Ancestry

English

30.2%

Australian

26.3%

German

9.9%

Scottish

9.1%

Irish

8.2%

Chinese

4.3%

Vietnamese

3.9%

Other

3.9%

Polish

1.7%

Italian

1.3%

New Zealander

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Buaraba School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

31.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

26.3%

Primary — Government

21.1%

Secondary — Government

21.1%

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

Buaraba Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.8% 12

✅

No need for assistance

96.2% 302

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

Buaraba Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.8% 22

—

Not a volunteer

83.2% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Buaraba Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

57.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Buaraba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.0%

Did not go to work

24.0%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Truck

6.0%

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

Buaraba Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.3%

2 vehicles

34.6%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

23.1%

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

Buaraba Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.0%

2 bedrooms

20.0%

3 bedrooms

35.0%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

5 bedrooms

6.7%

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

Buaraba Population Mobility

10.5%

moved in the last year

31.1%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Buaraba Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

291

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Buaraba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Cancer

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Buaraba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$150-$299/wk

12.3%

$300-$399/wk

11.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Buaraba Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.1%

Couple — children under 15

31.3%

Couple — no children under 15

15.3%

One parent — children under 15

3.1%

One parent — no children under 15

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Buaraba Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 5

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Never served

96.3% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Buaraba Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 21

—

Did not provide

84.3% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Buaraba Children Ever Born

No children

34.7%

1 child

18.4%

2 children

28.6%

3 children

18.4%

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

Buaraba When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Buaraba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.9%

5–14 hours

34.9%

15–29 hours

14.3%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

22.2%

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

Buaraba Household Size

1 person

12.7%

2 persons

49.2%

3 persons

6.3%

4 persons

23.8%

5 persons

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Buaraba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

137

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Buaraba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.3%

Step family — no other children

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Buaraba Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,218/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.6%

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

If you earn X in Buaraba

Your weekly income

≈ $5,278/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $858/wk

Rent share 29.6%

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Buaraba vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Barmoya

Pop: 85 Income: $949/wk Rent: $300/wk

Barratta (Qld)

Pop: 85 Income: $537/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bergen

Pop: 85 Income: $678/wk Rent: $270/wk

Butchers Creek

Pop: 85 Income: $833/wk Rent: $290/wk

Cainbable

Pop: 85 Income: $725/wk Rent: $315/wk

Canaga

Pop: 85 Income: $812/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buaraba

What is the population of Buaraba QLD?

The population of Buaraba QLD is 170 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Buaraba is ranked #7,405 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Buaraba?

The median personal income in Buaraba QLD is $562 per week, or $29,224 per year.The median household income is $1,218 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Buaraba is ranked #7,578 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Buaraba?

Median rent in Buaraba QLD is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 29.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Buaraba ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Buaraba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buaraba QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Buaraba?

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

Is Buaraba a good suburb to live in?

Buaraba is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 170.The median income is $562/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.6% 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: 30400. All dollar figures in AUD.