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Calavos QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Calavos QLD is 359 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Calavos is $668 per week ($34,736 per year). Median rent in Calavos is $128 per week ($555 per month). Calavos has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Calavos has a population density of 9.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Calavos is England. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calavos is $1,550.

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Calavos Population

residents (Census 2021)

Calavos Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$668/wk

$34,736 per year

#6027 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$128/wk

$555 per month

#8467 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,550/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Calavos Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (185) Female 48.2% (172)

Population Density

9.2

people per km²

359 people · 38.9 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,821

Family income/wk

Calavos 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Calavos Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.6% 50 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.4% 45 dwellings

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

Calavos Country of Birth

Australia

91.4%

England

5.3%

Indonesia

3.3%

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

Calavos Religion

No Religion

31.4%

Catholic

29.5%

Anglican

14.8%

Not stated

8.9%

Baptist

5.2%

Islam

4.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Calavos Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.8%

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

Calavos Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

45.5%

SAL Oth

40.9%

Other

13.6%

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

Calavos Employment

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Employed full-time

36.2% 101 people

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Employed part-time

24.0% 67 people

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Unemployed

5.0% 14 people

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Not in labour force

34.8% 97 people

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

Calavos Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.8%

Bachelor Degree

29.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.7%

Postgraduate Degree

4.5%

Certificate I/II

3.6%

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

Calavos Occupation

Managers

21.1%

Professionals

21.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.0%

Labourers

13.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Clerical & Administrative

7.8%

Sales Workers

3.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.3%

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

Calavos Field of Study

Engineering

21.8%

Health

18.4%

Society & Culture

14.9%

Architecture & Building

13.8%

Education

12.6%

Management & Commerce

12.6%

Agriculture & Environment

5.7%

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

Calavos Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Calavos Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.5%

$500-$649/wk

9.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

14.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.0%

$4,000+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Calavos Marital Status

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Married

43.5% 138

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Separated

4.4% 14

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Divorced

13.2% 42

🕊️

Widowed

6.0% 19

👤

Never married

32.8% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Calavos Ancestry

Australian

31.1%

English

30.7%

Irish

6.8%

German

6.4%

Italian

6.4%

Other

6.4%

Scottish

5.9%

Chinese

2.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

French

0.9%

Russian

0.9%

Croatian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Calavos School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

18.3%

Primary — Catholic

16.9%

Secondary — Government

16.9%

Primary — Government

11.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.3%

Vocational Education

9.9%

Pre-school

8.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.0%

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

Calavos Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 40

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 623

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

Calavos Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.1% 34

—

Not a volunteer

87.9% 246

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Calavos Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

20.0%

$800-$999/mo

22.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Calavos How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.7%

Car (passenger)

13.2%

Did not go to work

9.6%

Walked only

4.8%

Truck

1.8%

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

Calavos Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.8%

1 vehicle

40.1%

2 vehicles

27.9%

3 vehicles

17.0%

4+ vehicles

10.2%

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

Calavos Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

17.7%

2 bedrooms

13.1%

3 bedrooms

33.1%

4 bedrooms

28.5%

5 bedrooms

7.7%

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

Calavos Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

36.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Calavos Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

653

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Calavos Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Calavos Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

8.1%

$300-$399/wk

6.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

14.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Calavos Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

32.1%

Couple — no children

27.6%

Couple — no children under 15

23.1%

One parent — children under 15

8.6%

One parent — no children under 15

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Calavos Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 10

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Never served

96.4% 268

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Calavos Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.2% 31

—

Did not provide

88.8% 247

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Calavos Children Ever Born

No children

26.9%

1 child

4.8%

2 children

44.2%

3 children

9.6%

4 children

7.7%

5+ children

6.7%

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

Calavos When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

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

Calavos Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.9%

5–14 hours

21.5%

15–29 hours

16.9%

30+ hours

13.0%

Did not do domestic work

31.7%

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

Calavos Household Size

1 person

30.2%

2 persons

36.9%

3 persons

14.8%

4 persons

9.4%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Calavos Where Residents Moved From

Same address

303

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Calavos Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.1%

Step family — no other children

20.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Calavos Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,156/wk

Median Rent $128/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.1%

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

If you earn X in Calavos

Your weekly income

≈ $5,009/month

Median rent $128/wk

Left after rent $1,028/wk

Rent share 11.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $3/wk

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $8/wk

Calavos vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Moreton Island

Pop: 180 Income: $986/wk Rent: $210/wk

Warra

Pop: 180 Income: $617/wk Rent: $150/wk

Brigalow

Pop: 181 Income: $715/wk Rent: $120/wk

North Stradbroke Island

Pop: 181 Income: $614/wk Rent: $237/wk

Patrick Estate

Pop: 181 Income: $486/wk Rent: $250/wk

Racecourse

Pop: 181 Income: $806/wk Rent: $345/wk

Compare Calavos

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calavos

What is the population of Calavos QLD?

The population of Calavos QLD is 359 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.2 people per km².Calavos is ranked #5,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Calavos?

The median personal income in Calavos QLD is $668 per week, or $34,736 per year.The median household income is $1,156 per week.Family income is $1,821 per week.Calavos is ranked #6,027 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Calavos?

Median rent in Calavos QLD is $128 per week ($555 per month).Rent represents 11.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Calavos ranks #8,467 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Calavos?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calavos QLD is $1,550. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Calavos?

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

Is Calavos a good suburb to live in?

Calavos is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 359.The median income is $668/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.1% 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: 30481. All dollar figures in AUD.