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Cassowary QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cassowary QLD is 119 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cassowary is $974 per week ($50,648 per year). Median rent in Cassowary is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Cassowary has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Cassowary has a population density of 4.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cassowary is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cassowary is $2,000.

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Cassowary Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cassowary Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$974/wk

$50,648 per year

#1390 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$410/wk

$1,777 per month

#1715 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cassowary Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (64) Female 47.1% (57)

Population Density

4.8

people per km²

119 people · 25.0 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,299

Family income/wk

Cassowary 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)

Cassowary Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.5% 22 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.5% 15 dwellings

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

Cassowary Country of Birth

Australia

93.6%

England

6.4%

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

Cassowary Religion

No Religion

42.7%

Catholic

17.7%

Anglican

17.7%

Christian (other)

7.3%

Not stated

7.3%

Uniting Church

4.8%

Baptist

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cassowary Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.2%

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

Cassowary Employment

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Employed full-time

60.0% 45 people

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Employed part-time

25.3% 19 people

🏠

Not in labour force

14.7% 11 people

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

Cassowary Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.4%

Bachelor Degree

12.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.1%

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

Cassowary Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.4%

Managers

16.1%

Clerical & Administrative

16.1%

Community & Personal Service

14.3%

Labourers

14.3%

Professionals

10.7%

Sales Workers

7.1%

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

Cassowary Field of Study

Health

23.8%

Engineering

21.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.3%

Architecture & Building

11.9%

Management & Commerce

11.9%

Education

9.5%

Society & Culture

7.1%

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

Cassowary Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cassowary Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

9.4%

$650-$799/wk

15.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

34.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

31.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cassowary Marital Status

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Married

44.9% 44

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Divorced

13.3% 13

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Widowed

9.2% 9

👤

Never married

32.7% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cassowary Ancestry

Australian

36.4%

English

30.0%

Italian

7.9%

German

6.4%

Scottish

5.7%

Irish

5.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

Croatian

2.1%

Dutch

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cassowary School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

44.8%

Primary — Government

34.5%

Pre-school

10.3%

Vocational Education

10.3%

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

Cassowary Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.8% 4

✅

No need for assistance

98.2% 222

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

Cassowary Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

29.8% 28

—

Not a volunteer

70.2% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cassowary Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cassowary How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

90.6%

Did not go to work

9.4%

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

Cassowary Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.3%

2 vehicles

35.7%

3 vehicles

35.7%

4+ vehicles

14.3%

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

Cassowary Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.9%

3 bedrooms

39.5%

4 bedrooms

44.7%

5 bedrooms

7.9%

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

Cassowary Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

26.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cassowary Indigenous Population

5.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

219

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cassowary Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

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

Cassowary Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

14.4%

$800-$999/wk

14.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cassowary Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.0%

Couple — no children

37.0%

Couple — no children under 15

6.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cassowary Military Service

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Previously served

6.3% 6

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Never served

93.7% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cassowary Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 15

—

Did not provide

83.7% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cassowary Children Ever Born

No children

16.1%

2 children

38.7%

3 children

32.3%

4 children

12.9%

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

Cassowary When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Cassowary Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

41.6%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

7.9%

Did not do domestic work

13.5%

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

Cassowary Household Size

1 person

17.6%

2 persons

58.8%

4 persons

14.7%

5 persons

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cassowary Where Residents Moved From

Same address

106

Moved from QLD

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

Cassowary Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cassowary Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,229/wk

Median Rent $410/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.4%

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

If you earn X in Cassowary

Your weekly income

≈ $9,659/month

Median rent $410/wk

Left after rent $1,819/wk

Rent share 18.4%

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Cassowary vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Abington (Qld)

Pop: 60 Income: $606/wk Rent: $270/wk

Beenaam Valley

Pop: 60 Income: $575/wk Rent: $385/wk

Boonara

Pop: 60 Income: $737/wk

Bungaban

Pop: 60 Income: $1,041/wk

Colinton (Qld)

Pop: 60 Income: $510/wk Rent: $295/wk

Elphinstone (Toowoomba - Qld)

Pop: 60 Income: $717/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cassowary

What is the population of Cassowary QLD?

The population of Cassowary QLD is 119 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.8 people per km².Cassowary is ranked #8,454 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cassowary?

The median personal income in Cassowary QLD is $974 per week, or $50,648 per year.The median household income is $2,229 per week.Family income is $2,299 per week.Cassowary is ranked #1,390 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cassowary?

Median rent in Cassowary QLD is $410 per week ($1,777 per month).Rent represents 18.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cassowary ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cassowary?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cassowary QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cassowary?

The median age in Cassowary QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cassowary a good suburb to live in?

Cassowary is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 119.The median income is $974/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.4% 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: 30557. All dollar figures in AUD.