Camooweal QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Camooweal QLD is 236 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Camooweal is $977 per week ($50,804 per year). Median rent in Camooweal is $147 per week ($637 per month). Camooweal has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Camooweal has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Camooweal is $307.

There were 98 recorded offences in Camooweal in 2025-26, a rate of 415 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (32 offences).

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Camooweal Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Camooweal Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$977/wk
$50,804 per year
#1373 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$147/wk
$637 per month
#8370 of 14,663
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$307/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 1 per bedroom

Camooweal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (124) Female 47.7% (113)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
236 people · 9524.7 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,041
Family income/wk

Camooweal 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Camooweal Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
83.3% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
16.7% 3 dwellings

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

Camooweal Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Camooweal Religion

No Religion
28.2%
Not stated
18.2%
Catholic
17.3%
Anglican
13.6%
Baptist
10.9%
Uniting Church
5.9%
Islam
3.2%
Hinduism
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Camooweal Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.2%

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

Camooweal Employment

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Employed full-time
52.8% 84 people
Employed part-time
11.3% 18 people
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Unemployed
3.1% 5 people
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Not in labour force
32.7% 52 people

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

Camooweal Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.6%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%

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

Camooweal Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.6%
Managers
21.5%
Labourers
18.5%
Community & Personal Service
10.8%
Professionals
10.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.2%
Clerical & Administrative
4.6%

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

Camooweal Field of Study

Engineering
34.0%
Management & Commerce
22.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
20.8%
Agriculture & Environment
9.4%
Society & Culture
7.5%
Education
5.7%

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

Camooweal Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Camooweal Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
10.7%
$400-$499/wk
8.9%
$500-$649/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.4%
$4,000+/wk
16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Camooweal Marital Status

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Married
29.5% 57
↔️
Separated
5.7% 11
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Divorced
9.8% 19
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Widowed
5.7% 11
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Never married
49.2% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Camooweal Ancestry

Australian
29.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
24.7%
English
22.0%
Irish
7.7%
Other
5.3%
Scottish
3.7%
German
3.3%
Maori
2.7%
Dutch
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Camooweal School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
73.3%
Pre-school
13.3%
Secondary — Government
13.3%

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

Camooweal Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
0.8% 3
No need for assistance
99.2% 395

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

Camooweal Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.2% 35
Not a volunteer
77.8% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Camooweal Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Camooweal How People Get to Work

Walked only
63.9%
Car (driver)
30.1%
Other
6.0%

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

Camooweal Car Ownership

0 vehicles
13.0%
1 vehicle
51.9%
2 vehicles
22.2%
3 vehicles
7.4%
4+ vehicles
5.6%

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

Camooweal Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
16.7%
2 bedrooms
23.3%
3 bedrooms
45.0%
4 bedrooms
10.0%
5 bedrooms
5.0%

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

Camooweal Population Mobility

20.1%
moved in the last year
49.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Camooweal Indigenous Population

45.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
182
Indigenous residents
217
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Camooweal Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
4
Asthma
3
Diabetes
3
Mental health
3

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

Camooweal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.2%
$400-$499/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,500+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Camooweal Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
33.1%
One parent — children under 15
30.1%
Couple — no children
29.3%
Couple — no children under 15
3.8%
One parent — no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Camooweal Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
4.5% 7
Did not provide
95.5% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Camooweal Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
2 children
39.3%
4 children
17.9%

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

Camooweal When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
7
1991–2000
5
2011–2015
10

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

Camooweal Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.2%
5–14 hours
20.5%
15–29 hours
4.0%
30+ hours
7.3%
Did not do domestic work
43.0%

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

Camooweal Household Size

1 person
31.3%
2 persons
29.9%
3 persons
4.5%
4 persons
19.4%
5 persons
9.0%
6+ persons
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Camooweal Where Residents Moved From

Same address
147
Moved from QLD
18
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from VIC
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from NT
3

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

Camooweal Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Camooweal Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 98 total

Assault
32
Domestic Violence
28
Theft
14
Break & Enter
9
Property Damage
7
Traffic
4
Drug Offences
2
Sexual Offences
2

Offence trend by year:

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Camooweal Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,339/wk
Median Rent $147/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.0%

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

If you earn X in Camooweal

≈ $5,802/month
Median rent $147/wk
Left after rent $1,192/wk
Rent share 11.0%

Camooweal vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Frequently Asked Questions About Camooweal

What is the population of Camooweal QLD?

The population of Camooweal QLD is 236 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Camooweal is ranked #6,546 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Camooweal?

The median personal income in Camooweal QLD is $977 per week, or $50,804 per year.The median household income is $1,339 per week.Family income is $2,041 per week.Camooweal is ranked #1,373 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Camooweal?

Median rent in Camooweal QLD is $147 per week ($637 per month).Rent represents 11.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Camooweal ranks #8,370 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Camooweal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Camooweal QLD is $307. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Camooweal?

The median age in Camooweal QLD is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Camooweal a good suburb to live in?

Camooweal is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 236.The median income is $977/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30502. All dollar figures in AUD.