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Cawarral QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cawarral QLD is 831 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cawarral is $812 per week ($42,224 per year). Median rent in Cawarral is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Cawarral has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Cawarral has a population density of 16.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cawarral is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cawarral is $1,733.

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Cawarral Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cawarral Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$812/wk

$42,224 per year

#3389 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cawarral Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (440) Female 47.4% (396)

Population Density

16.2

people per km²

831 people · 51.4 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,052

Family income/wk

Cawarral 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cawarral Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.4% 122 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.6% 125 dwellings

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

Cawarral Country of Birth

Australia

97.9%

England

1.3%

India

0.8%

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

Cawarral Religion

No Religion

42.4%

Catholic

18.1%

Anglican

12.7%

Not stated

10.1%

Uniting Church

6.6%

Christian (other)

4.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.6%

Baptist

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cawarral Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.5%

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

Cawarral Languages Spoken at Home

Malayalam

100.0%

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

Cawarral Employment

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Employed full-time

39.9% 233 people

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Employed part-time

23.3% 136 people

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Unemployed

3.4% 20 people

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Not in labour force

33.4% 195 people

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

Cawarral Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Bachelor Degree

15.1%

Postgraduate Degree

6.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Cawarral Occupation

Professionals

24.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.5%

Community & Personal Service

12.2%

Managers

9.6%

Clerical & Administrative

9.1%

Labourers

8.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.4%

Sales Workers

5.2%

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

Cawarral Field of Study

Engineering

28.4%

Health

14.4%

Society & Culture

14.4%

Management & Commerce

11.6%

Education

10.2%

Architecture & Building

9.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.2%

Agriculture & Environment

3.7%

Creative Arts

1.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.4%

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

Cawarral Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cawarral Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$150-$299/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.4%

$4,000+/wk

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cawarral Marital Status

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Married

49.9% 339

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Separated

4.7% 32

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Divorced

10.7% 73

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Widowed

4.0% 27

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Never married

30.7% 209

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cawarral Ancestry

Australian

38.5%

English

29.6%

Scottish

8.4%

Irish

8.0%

German

5.2%

Other

3.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.3%

Dutch

2.1%

Italian

0.9%

South African

0.7%

Filipino

0.5%

Indian

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cawarral School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.7%

Secondary — Government

27.5%

Secondary — Catholic

8.5%

Vocational Education

7.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.7%

Primary — Catholic

7.0%

Pre-school

6.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

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

Cawarral Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.1% 78

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No need for assistance

94.9% 1,457

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

Cawarral Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.2% 106

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Not a volunteer

82.8% 511

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cawarral Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.5%

$300-$449/mo

7.6%

$600-$799/mo

5.1%

$800-$999/mo

4.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cawarral How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.8%

Did not go to work

14.7%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

Truck

1.2%

Walked only

0.9%

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

Cawarral Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.1%

1 vehicle

16.6%

2 vehicles

45.8%

3 vehicles

17.7%

4+ vehicles

18.8%

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

Cawarral Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.2%

2 bedrooms

13.9%

3 bedrooms

47.4%

4 bedrooms

27.4%

5 bedrooms

7.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

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

Cawarral Population Mobility

10.5%

moved in the last year

28.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cawarral Indigenous Population

4.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,468

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cawarral Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Cawarral Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cawarral Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.9%

Couple — no children

32.0%

Couple — no children under 15

16.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cawarral Military Service

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Previously served

5.0% 31

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Never served

95.0% 587

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cawarral Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.6% 83

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Did not provide

86.4% 528

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cawarral Children Ever Born

No children

19.1%

1 child

11.2%

2 children

32.2%

3 children

23.4%

4 children

10.2%

5+ children

3.9%

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

Cawarral When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Cawarral Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.7%

5–14 hours

28.6%

15–29 hours

20.5%

30+ hours

10.8%

Did not do domestic work

22.4%

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

Cawarral Household Size

1 person

15.7%

2 persons

41.1%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

13.9%

5 persons

7.9%

6+ persons

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cawarral Where Residents Moved From

Same address

683

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Cawarral Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.7%

Step family — no other children

7.1%

Blended family — no other children

3.1%

Intact family — other children present

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cawarral Schools

schools nearby

government

952

avg ICSEA score

135

total students

Cawarral State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 135 students

952

ICSEA

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

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Cawarral Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,758/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.1%

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

If you earn X in Cawarral

Your weekly income

≈ $7,618/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,458/wk

Rent share 17.1%

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Income: $835/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $100/wk

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Income: $844/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $742/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $80/wk

Cawarral vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Karrabin

Pop: 416 Income: $890/wk Rent: $300/wk

Linthorpe

Pop: 416 Income: $809/wk Rent: $250/wk

Wivenhoe Pocket

Pop: 417 Income: $728/wk Rent: $325/wk

Pleystowe

Pop: 418 Income: $912/wk Rent: $303/wk

Cawdor (Qld)

Pop: 420 Income: $988/wk Rent: $500/wk

Bell (Qld)

Pop: 421 Income: $561/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cawarral

What is the population of Cawarral QLD?

The population of Cawarral QLD is 831 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 16.2 people per km².Cawarral is ranked #4,237 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cawarral?

The median personal income in Cawarral QLD is $812 per week, or $42,224 per year.The median household income is $1,758 per week.Family income is $2,052 per week.Cawarral is ranked #3,389 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cawarral?

Median rent in Cawarral QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cawarral ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cawarral?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cawarral QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cawarral?

The median age in Cawarral QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cawarral a good suburb to live in?

Cawarral is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 831.The median income is $812/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% 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: 30564. All dollar figures in AUD.