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Chewko QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Chewko QLD is 213 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chewko is $590 per week ($30,680 per year). Median rent in Chewko is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Chewko has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Chewko has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chewko is $1,559.

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Chewko Population

residents (Census 2021)

Chewko Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$590/wk

$30,680 per year

#7231 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,559/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Chewko Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (108) Female 48.8% (103)

Population Density

5.1

people per km²

213 people · 42.2 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,531

Family income/wk

Chewko Age Distribution

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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Chewko Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.6% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.4% 17 dwellings

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

Chewko Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Chewko Religion

No Religion

35.3%

Catholic

30.9%

Anglican

10.8%

Not stated

7.4%

Uniting Church

5.9%

Christian (other)

4.9%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

2.5%

Pentecostal

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chewko Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.1%

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

Chewko Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

56.3%

Other

43.8%

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

Chewko Employment

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Employed full-time

37.0% 57 people

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Employed part-time

23.4% 36 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 4 people

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Not in labour force

37.0% 57 people

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

Chewko Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.1%

Bachelor Degree

25.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.5%

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

Chewko Occupation

Managers

27.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

14.5%

Professionals

14.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.9%

Sales Workers

5.5%

Clerical & Administrative

5.5%

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

Chewko Field of Study

Engineering

20.8%

Agriculture & Environment

15.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.2%

Health

11.3%

Management & Commerce

11.3%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Education

9.4%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

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

Chewko Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chewko Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

17.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chewko Marital Status

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Married

42.3% 82

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Separated

8.2% 16

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Divorced

11.3% 22

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Widowed

4.1% 8

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Never married

34.0% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chewko Ancestry

Australian

25.9%

English

22.6%

Italian

15.7%

Other

9.5%

Irish

8.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.5%

Scottish

5.1%

Filipino

1.8%

German

1.8%

Croatian

1.5%

Maori

1.5%

Dutch

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chewko School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

31.8%

Primary — Government

18.2%

Primary — Catholic

18.2%

Secondary — Catholic

18.2%

Vocational Education

13.6%

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

Chewko Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.9% 11

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 365

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

Chewko Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

9.6% 17

—

Not a volunteer

90.4% 160

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chewko Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

50.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chewko How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

59.6%

Did not go to work

27.0%

Walked only

5.6%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Truck

3.4%

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

Chewko Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.6%

1 vehicle

31.3%

2 vehicles

28.9%

3 vehicles

19.3%

4+ vehicles

16.9%

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

Chewko Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.5%

2 bedrooms

16.9%

3 bedrooms

43.8%

4 bedrooms

22.5%

6+ bedrooms

3.4%

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

Chewko Population Mobility

15.9%

moved in the last year

28.6%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chewko Indigenous Population

7.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

353

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chewko Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Mental health

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Diabetes

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

Chewko Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

11.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

14.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chewko Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.4%

Couple — no children under 15

22.1%

Couple — children under 15

21.4%

One parent — children under 15

13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chewko Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 4

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Never served

97.8% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Chewko Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 21

—

Did not provide

87.9% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chewko Children Ever Born

No children

39.2%

1 child

9.5%

2 children

20.3%

3 children

21.6%

4 children

9.5%

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

Chewko When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2019

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

Chewko Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.3%

5–14 hours

35.2%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

11.9%

Did not do domestic work

19.9%

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

Chewko Household Size

1 person

27.8%

2 persons

38.9%

3 persons

8.9%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chewko Where Residents Moved From

Same address

159

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Chewko Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chewko Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,218/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.5%

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

If you earn X in Chewko

Your weekly income

≈ $5,278/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $968/wk

Rent share 20.5%

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Jandowae

Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Ingham

Income: $606/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

Nanango

Income: $472/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Home Hill

Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $527/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $25/wk

Clifton (Qld)

Income: $503/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

Tara (Qld)

Income: $479/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk

Chewko vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bunjurgen

Pop: 107 Income: $659/wk Rent: $310/wk

Charlton (Qld)

Pop: 107 Income: $823/wk Rent: $280/wk

Coverty

Pop: 107 Income: $365/wk Rent: $230/wk

Japoonvale

Pop: 107 Income: $560/wk Rent: $240/wk

Forsayth

Pop: 107 Income: $478/wk Rent: $88/wk

Bellthorpe

Pop: 108 Income: $812/wk Rent: $325/wk

Compare Chewko

Chewko vs Bunjurgen →Chewko vs Charlton (Qld) →Chewko vs Coverty →Chewko vs Japoonvale →

Frequently Asked Questions About Chewko

What is the population of Chewko QLD?

The population of Chewko QLD is 213 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.1 people per km².Chewko is ranked #6,791 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Chewko?

The median personal income in Chewko QLD is $590 per week, or $30,680 per year.The median household income is $1,218 per week.Family income is $1,531 per week.Chewko is ranked #7,231 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Chewko?

Median rent in Chewko QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Chewko ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Chewko?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chewko QLD is $1,559. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chewko?

The median age in Chewko QLD is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chewko a good suburb to live in?

Chewko is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 213.The median income is $590/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% 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: 30599. All dollar figures in AUD.