Suburbs Caffey

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Caffey QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Caffey QLD is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caffey is $711 per week ($36,972 per year). Median rent in Caffey is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Caffey has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Caffey has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Baptist (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caffey is $1,300.

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📍 Caffey, Queensland — 27.6972°S, 152.2125°E

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Caffey Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Caffey Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$711/wk
$36,972 per year
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Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Caffey Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.0% (27) Female 40.0% (18)

Population Density

3.8
people per km²
45 people · 11.7 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Caffey Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
25-29
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Caffey Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
69.2% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.8% 4 dwellings

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

Caffey Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Caffey Religion

Baptist
30.2%
Catholic
25.6%
Uniting Church
16.3%
No Religion
11.6%
Church Christ
9.3%
Anglican
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Caffey Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.3%

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

Caffey Employment

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Employed full-time
42.4% 14 people
⏰
Employed part-time
18.2% 6 people
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Not in labour force
39.4% 13 people

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

Caffey Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
57.1%
Bachelor Degree
42.9%

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

Caffey Occupation

Professionals
57.1%
Clerical & Administrative
42.9%

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

Caffey Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Management & Commerce
50.0%

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

Caffey Dwelling Types

Separate house
81.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Caffey Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
50.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Caffey Marital Status

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Married
44.7% 17
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Divorced
7.9% 3
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Widowed
7.9% 3
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Never married
39.5% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Caffey Ancestry

Australian
35.5%
English
24.2%
German
21.0%
Other
8.1%
Italian
6.5%
Irish
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Caffey School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Caffey Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 85

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

Caffey Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.4% 7
—
Not a volunteer
81.6% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Caffey Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Caffey How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Caffey Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
37.5%
4+ vehicles
37.5%

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

Caffey Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
23.1%
3 bedrooms
30.8%
4 bedrooms
46.2%

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

Caffey Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
17.5%
moved in the last 5 years
63.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Caffey Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
80
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Caffey Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8

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

Caffey Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$1-$149/wk
18.9%
$650-$799/wk
37.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Caffey Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
51.7%
Couple — children under 15
20.7%
Couple — no children
17.2%
One parent — children under 15
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Caffey Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
24.3% 9
—
Did not provide
75.7% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Caffey Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Caffey Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.5%
5–14 hours
25.0%
15–29 hours
17.5%
30+ hours
32.5%
Did not do domestic work
17.5%

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

Caffey Household Size

1 person
34.8%
2 persons
21.7%
3 persons
17.4%
4 persons
13.0%
6+ persons
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Caffey Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Caffey Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
918
avg ICSEA score
23
total students
Mount Sylvia State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 23 students
918
ICSEA

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

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Caffey Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $260/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.1%

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

If you earn X in Caffey

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $1,177/wk
Rent share 18.1%

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Caffey vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Breadalbane (Qld)
Pop: 23 Income: $900/wk Rent: $290/wk
Auburn (Qld)
Pop: 23 Income: $1,375/wk
Commissioners Flat
Pop: 23 Income: $1,156/wk Rent: $450/wk
Dunk
Pop: 23 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $200/wk
Kilmorey Falls
Pop: 23 Income: $383/wk Rent: $100/wk
Mantuan Downs
Pop: 23 Income: $1,874/wk

Compare Caffey

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caffey

What is the population of Caffey QLD?

The population of Caffey QLD is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Caffey?

The median personal income in Caffey QLD is $711 per week, or $36,972 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Caffey?

Median rent in Caffey QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Caffey?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caffey QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caffey?

The median age in Caffey QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caffey a good suburb to live in?

Caffey is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 45.The median income is $711/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% 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: 30475. All dollar figures in AUD.