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Chirnside QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Chirnside QLD is 56 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chirnside is $1,036 per week ($53,872 per year). Median rent in Chirnside is $125 per week ($542 per month). Chirnside has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Chirnside has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chirnside is $1,517.

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Chirnside Population

residents (Census 2021)

Chirnside Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,036/wk

$53,872 per year

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Median Rent

$125/wk

$542 per month

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Chirnside Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (27) Female 52.6% (30)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

56 people · 111.2 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,312

Family income/wk

Chirnside Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Chirnside Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 8 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 4 dwellings

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

Chirnside Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Chirnside Religion

No Religion

29.0%

Not stated

22.6%

Anglican

16.1%

Catholic

14.5%

Uniting Church

9.7%

Lutheran

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chirnside Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

48.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

26.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.8%

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

Chirnside Employment

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Employed full-time

46.0% 23 people

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Employed part-time

18.0% 9 people

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Unemployed

8.0% 4 people

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Not in labour force

28.0% 14 people

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

Chirnside Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

37.5%

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

Chirnside Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

100.0%

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

Chirnside Field of Study

Engineering

100.0%

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

Chirnside Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chirnside Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

27.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

36.4%

$4,000+/wk

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chirnside Marital Status

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Married

51.9% 27

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Separated

19.2% 10

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Divorced

9.6% 5

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Never married

19.2% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chirnside Ancestry

English

37.1%

Australian

22.9%

German

18.6%

Scottish

10.0%

Dutch

7.1%

Irish

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chirnside School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

62.5%

Primary — Government

37.5%

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

Chirnside Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 91

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

Chirnside Volunteering

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Volunteer

44.7% 21

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Not a volunteer

55.3% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chirnside How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.3%

Did not go to work

22.7%

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

Chirnside Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.0%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

30.0%

4+ vehicles

15.0%

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

Chirnside Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

36.8%

4 bedrooms

42.1%

5 bedrooms

21.1%

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

Chirnside Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

22.9%

moved in the last 5 years

6.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chirnside Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chirnside Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

13.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

24.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.8%

$3,500+/wk

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chirnside Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.1%

Couple — children under 15

33.3%

Couple — no children under 15

21.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chirnside Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.0% 3

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Did not provide

93.0% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chirnside Children Ever Born

2 children

46.7%

3 children

33.3%

4 children

20.0%

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

Chirnside Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.6%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

19.6%

Did not do domestic work

17.6%

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

Chirnside Household Size

1 person

16.7%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chirnside Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chirnside Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,349/wk

Median Rent $125/wk

Rent-to-Income 5.3%

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

If you earn X in Chirnside

Your weekly income

≈ $10,179/month

Median rent $125/wk

Left after rent $2,224/wk

Rent share 5.3%

Chirnside vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bauhinia

Pop: 28 Income: $550/wk Rent: $67/wk

Cadarga

Pop: 28 Income: $537/wk

Clontarf (Toowoomba - Qld)

Pop: 28 Income: $1,156/wk

Condamine Farms

Pop: 28 Income: $519/wk

Fairymead

Pop: 28 Income: $575/wk Rent: $260/wk

Glanmire (Qld)

Pop: 28 Income: $489/wk Rent: $289/wk

Compare Chirnside

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chirnside

What is the population of Chirnside QLD?

The population of Chirnside QLD is 56 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Chirnside?

The median personal income in Chirnside QLD is $1,036 per week, or $53,872 per year.The median household income is $2,349 per week.Family income is $2,312 per week.

How much is rent in Chirnside?

Median rent in Chirnside QLD is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 5.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Chirnside?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chirnside QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chirnside?

The median age in Chirnside QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chirnside a good suburb to live in?

Chirnside is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 56.The median income is $1,036/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.3% 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: 30604. All dollar figures in AUD.