Suburbs Cecil Plains

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Cecil Plains QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cecil Plains QLD is 380 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cecil Plains is $698 per week ($36,296 per year). Median rent in Cecil Plains is $200 per week ($867 per month). Cecil Plains has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Cecil Plains has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cecil Plains is England. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Filipin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cecil Plains is $975.

There were 39 recorded offences in Cecil Plains in 2025-26, a rate of 103 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (14 offences).

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📍 Cecil Plains, Queensland — 27.5105°S, 151.1828°E

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Cecil Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cecil Plains Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$698/wk
$36,296 per year
#5526 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cecil Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (191) Female 49.6% (188)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
380 people · 363.3 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,583
Family income/wk

Cecil Plains 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)

Cecil Plains Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
73.9% 65 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
26.1% 23 dwellings

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

Cecil Plains Country of Birth

Australia
96.9%
England
3.1%

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

Cecil Plains Religion

No Religion
30.2%
Anglican
26.9%
Catholic
17.6%
Not stated
11.3%
Christian (other)
5.8%
Uniting Church
3.3%
Lutheran
2.5%
Church Christ
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cecil Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
42.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.8%

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

Cecil Plains Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Filipin
50.0%
SAL Tot
50.0%

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

Cecil Plains Employment

💼
Employed full-time
42.3% 116 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.4% 56 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.2% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
35.0% 96 people

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

Cecil Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.4%
Bachelor Degree
16.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.9%
Certificate I/II
6.0%

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

Cecil Plains Occupation

Managers
39.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
17.6%
Community & Personal Service
12.2%
Professionals
9.5%
Labourers
9.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.8%
Clerical & Administrative
5.4%

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

Cecil Plains Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.2%
Agriculture & Environment
19.1%
Engineering
15.7%
Education
11.2%
Health
11.2%
Society & Culture
9.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.0%
Architecture & Building
4.5%

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

Cecil Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cecil Plains Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
3.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.4%
$500-$649/wk
6.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
15.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.5%
$4,000+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cecil Plains Marital Status

💍
Married
47.5% 153
↔️
Separated
4.3% 14
📋
Divorced
12.1% 39
🕊️
Widowed
5.3% 17
👤
Never married
30.7% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cecil Plains Ancestry

English
33.5%
Australian
31.0%
Irish
9.2%
German
8.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.7%
Scottish
5.8%
Polish
1.7%
Other
1.5%
Filipino
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cecil Plains School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
38.6%
Primary — Government
34.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
11.4%
Pre-school
9.1%
Vocational Education
6.8%

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

Cecil Plains Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.9% 53
✅
No need for assistance
92.1% 615

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

Cecil Plains Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
21.2% 59
—
Not a volunteer
78.8% 219

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cecil Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
19.0%
$800-$999/mo
23.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cecil Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.0%
Walked only
11.3%
Did not go to work
7.3%
Car (passenger)
2.7%
Truck
2.7%

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

Cecil Plains Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.6%
1 vehicle
27.5%
2 vehicles
41.8%
3 vehicles
14.4%
4+ vehicles
11.8%

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

Cecil Plains Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.3%
2 bedrooms
11.3%
3 bedrooms
52.7%
4 bedrooms
28.7%
5 bedrooms
4.0%

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

Cecil Plains Population Mobility

8.4%
moved in the last year
32.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cecil Plains Indigenous Population

10.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
71
Indigenous residents
605
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cecil Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
38
Heart disease
22
Arthritis
18
Asthma
17
Diabetes
15
Lung condition
10
Stroke
7
Kidney disease
3

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

Cecil Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
8.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
7.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
14.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cecil Plains Family Structure

Couple — no children
35.4%
Couple — children under 15
35.4%
Couple — no children under 15
17.7%
One parent — no children under 15
6.7%
One parent — children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cecil Plains Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.1% 9
👤
Never served
96.9% 277

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cecil Plains Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 40
—
Did not provide
85.9% 243

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cecil Plains Children Ever Born

No children
27.0%
1 child
12.3%
2 children
22.1%
3 children
17.2%
4 children
18.0%
5+ children
3.3%

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

Cecil Plains When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5
1981–1990
5
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
5
2019
3

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

Cecil Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.1%
5–14 hours
27.0%
15–29 hours
13.5%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
30.8%

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

Cecil Plains Household Size

1 person
33.6%
2 persons
36.3%
3 persons
16.4%
4 persons
4.1%
5 persons
6.8%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cecil Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address
304
Moved from QLD
15
Moved — same area (SA2)
11

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

Cecil Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
84.6%
Step family — no other children
7.7%
Other couple — children only
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cecil Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 39 total

Theft
14
Domestic Violence
7
Property Damage
5
Fraud
4
Traffic
3
Sexual Offences
2
Assault
2
Drug 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

Cecil Plains Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
851
avg ICSEA score
39
total students
Cecil Plains State School Government
Combined · Prep-9 · 39 students
851
ICSEA

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

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Cecil Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,281/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.6%

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

If you earn X in Cecil Plains

≈ $5,551/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,081/wk
Rent share 15.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Blackall
Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $43/wk
Hughenden
Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $40/wk
Charleville
Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $22/wk
Cunnamulla
Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $75/wk
Normanton
Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk
Bamaga
Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $80/wk

Cecil Plains vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bilyana
Pop: 190 Income: $482/wk Rent: $200/wk
Eungella (Qld)
Pop: 190 Income: $517/wk Rent: $250/wk
Inverlaw
Pop: 190 Income: $870/wk Rent: $254/wk
Milbong
Pop: 190 Income: $642/wk Rent: $270/wk
Milford
Pop: 190 Income: $627/wk Rent: $300/wk
Towers Hill
Pop: 190 Income: $541/wk Rent: $190/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cecil Plains

What is the population of Cecil Plains QLD?

The population of Cecil Plains QLD is 380 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Cecil Plains is ranked #5,521 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cecil Plains?

The median personal income in Cecil Plains QLD is $698 per week, or $36,296 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,583 per week.Cecil Plains is ranked #5,526 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cecil Plains?

Median rent in Cecil Plains QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cecil Plains ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cecil Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cecil Plains QLD is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cecil Plains?

The median age in Cecil Plains QLD is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cecil Plains a good suburb to live in?

Cecil Plains is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 380.The median income is $698/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% 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: 30566. All dollar figures in AUD.